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Ahmed Al Jarallah

Government, do right by the borrowers!
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Government, do right by the borrowers!
The persistent social crisis, now stretching over three decades, is complicated by individual biases that impede any meaningful solutions. At its core, this crisis revolves around...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 08/12/2025
Anti-Monopoly Land Law a crucial step
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Anti-Monopoly Land Law a crucial step
The new Anti-Monopoly Land Law is expected to curb land speculation, although the full effects will take time to materialize. By preventing monopolistic practices, the law targets...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 07/12/2025
The Minister of Justice: a wise man whose legal reforms are commendable
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The Minister of Justice: a wise man whose legal reforms are commendable
Minister of Justice, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, is commendably leading a comprehensive workshop aimed at amending Kuwaiti laws. This significant undertaking stems from the urgent...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 06/12/2025
She brought the ruler under control... and Socrates’ patience defeated his wife’s tyranny
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She brought the ruler under control... and Socrates’ patience defeated his wife’s tyranny
Patience is always the remedy for the most difficult afflictions, while those who lack it are often doomed. Who would have imagined that the Greek philosopher Socrates, famed for ...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 03/12/2025
The government needs to review everything written and spoken
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The government needs to review everything written and spoken
The stark contrast between the KD 4 billion Kuwaitis spent on tourism abroad last year and the mere KD 206 million generated from visitors to Kuwait highlights a major  imbalance....
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 02/12/2025
Consumer welfare has its own ways and means
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Consumer welfare has its own ways and means
Our current economic situation is perfectly captured by the popular Arabic proverb: “Neither the wolf dies, nor the sheep perishes.” This saying aptly illustrates how two opposing...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 01/12/2025
Celebrate more visitors of Kuwait, whether for business or tourism
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Celebrate more visitors of Kuwait, whether for business or tourism
Rigidity and openness are mutually exclusive. The government has approved opening the door to visits, but some concerns remain. For example, why are tourists not treated better th...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 29/11/2025
When someone is wronged and finds no one to support him, this is what he does
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When someone is wronged and finds no one to support him, this is what he does
During the reign of the Abbasid Caliph al- Ma’mun, a merchant was waylaid by highwaymen and robbed of all his money. The merchant took refuge at the Caliph’s palace and waited at ...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 26/11/2025
Stop subsidies, raise salaries and you will be the winners
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Stop subsidies, raise salaries and you will be the winners
Subsidies might have been a necessity in the early days of the country, but they have become a huge financial burden over the last 50 years. In this era of parliamentary chaos, th...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 25/11/2025
Investors coming to Kuwait examine legal patronage
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Investors coming to Kuwait examine legal patronage
Global inflation has reached critical levels, affecting economies worldwide. Some countries have managed to cope, thanks to prudent policies, which mitigated the impact of rising ...
Ahmed Al Jarallah | 22/11/2025