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Ahmed Al Sarraf

Ayatollahs and Shah’s laws
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Ayatollahs and Shah’s laws
Since before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, various narratives have circulated regarding the origins and background of its leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, particularly concerning how he...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 17/06/2026
Environmental scam
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Environmental scam
When a building, administrative system, or institution is founded on flawed principles and managed by individuals with limited mentality, it becomes extremely difficult to correct...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 16/06/2026
Possession and extraterrestrial beings
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Possession and extraterrestrial beings
Robert McElroy, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., expelled a prominent Catholic priest following his recent statements regarding extraterrestrial beings and demons. The expelled...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 15/06/2026
Tips for hearing impaired and those at risk of hearing loss
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Tips for hearing impaired and those at risk of hearing loss
With age and exposure to noise, environmental pollution, machinery, and loudspeakers, some people may experience gradual hearing loss, which can eventually lead to severe impairme...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 13/06/2026
Issues & tragic stories
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Issues & tragic stories
I have worked in the contracting sector for 50 years, and I am well aware of its problems, the poor reputation of many of its practices, and the entities responsible for that repu...
Ahmed Al Sarraf | 09/06/2026
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