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Ahmed Al Sarraf

The story of aspirin, panadol, and lineage
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The story of aspirin, panadol, and lineage
For nearly half a century, I have never taken any medication other than panadol or aspirin, given their effectiveness in relieving pain. Recently, I began enquiring about the orig...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 08/06/2026
Europe, Americas ... African slavery
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Europe, Americas ... African slavery
According to historical estimates, approximately 12.5 million Africans were captured and transported through the transatlantic slave trade over four centuries (from the mid-15th c...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 07/06/2026
The last fifth of life
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The last fifth of life
Having passed 80 years of age, I have decided to retreat to my own space for a few days and hence moved to my chalet. Although they had long dreamed of having it, it has become to...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 06/06/2026
A backdown will leave the region in a quandary
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A backdown will leave the region in a quandary
It is difficult to recall when the United States suffered a defeat in a war. The heavy losses it suffered at Pearl Harbor and in the Philippines during World War II were eventuall...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 04/06/2026
The origin of customs, traditions, foods, and inventions
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The origin of customs, traditions, foods, and inventions
Regardless of our educational or religious backgrounds, upbringing, age, or culture, we all, to varying degrees, perform dozens of actions on different occasions, including engage...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 03/06/2026
Myths about the book ‘On the Origin of Species’
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Myths about the book ‘On the Origin of Species’
The book ‘On the Origin of Species,’ by the British scientist Charles Darwin, is considered one of the greatest books in human history. Since its publication in 1859, it has conti...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 01/06/2026
The book ‘Sadaaqa’ by Chaitali B. Roy
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The book ‘Sadaaqa’ by Chaitali B. Roy
Chaitali B Roy is one of the most active women working in English-language journalism in Kuwait. She joined her husband in 2001 and has since worked for both Radio Kuwait and the ...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 30/05/2026
How to stop the upcoming crisis ?
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How to stop the upcoming crisis ?
This issue is extremely important and difficult, and few will take action on it. I am no better than anyone else; I am just sounding the alarm. An article in The New York Times st...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 26/05/2026
Who sells gold, who buys it?
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Who sells gold, who buys it?
For thousands of years, humanity’s fascination with gold has never waned. In the past century, gold has become a source of security against the uncertainties of time, driving its ...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 23/05/2026
The young preacher
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The young preacher
The young preacher left his homeland and went to work in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, as a religious teacher and preacher, carrying the usual outward symbols of a head cover...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 19/05/2026