Change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to lead to negative outcomes. Ideally, it should bring positive improvements in most, if not all, aspects. In many countries, decisions are made only after conducting a thorough study, weighing the potential repercussions, especially the negative ones, and ensuring the outcome benefits the public as a whole rather than a specific group. Every country strives for the well-being of its people, which is why some consistently rank high on happiness indexes. We have a strong ambition for Kuwait to join their ranks. Based on this, we have witnessed many measures, orders, and decisions issued by the current Cabinet. Some have garnered popular support, while others have faced rejection. One widely supported measure is the effort to purify national identity.

However, it is important to clarify that public support primarily targets revoking Kuwaiti citizenship from those who obtained it through fraud and deception, not the revocation of citizenship from Kuwaiti mothers, which remains a separate and complex issue deserving further discussion. Some measures were taken hastily, and their legal and popular flaws were exposed due to a lack of proper study and scrutiny.

This raises an important question: Aren’t there experienced employees tasked with reviewing decisions before they are issued? Or are decisions made as if in a casual gathering, and approved simply because those present agree? It is well known that the purpose of enacting laws is to positively change people’s behavioral patterns. Regulatory decisions can remain in effect indefinitely, provided nothing arises that contradicts them. The current Cabinet holds full legislative authority and is supported by a dedicated team within the National Assembly, along with a huge number of government advisors, ministry officials, directors, and other experts. The government can utilize this extensive expertise to establish a comprehensive review system that carefully examines decisions and laws before their decrees are issued and published in the official gazette.

One of the characteristics of civilized countries is the practice of gauging public opinion by presenting draft laws or proposed decisions to the public through the press and various media outlets. This process helps highlight both the advantages and drawbacks and enables the government to make informed choices about whether to proceed with or reconsider a decision. We return to the decision to raise fees on state-owned properties, which clearly lacked proper study, as evidenced by the government’s subsequent withdrawal of the decision for further review. The government should have conducted a thorough analysis beforehand to avoid the public backlash that followed its announcement. While many statements focused on opposing the fee increases on chalets, little attention was given to the underlying issue. Kuwaiti citizens are increasingly unable to find affordable access to their own country’s beaches.

Despite these facilities being state-owned and leased at low rates to certain beneficiaries, prices have soared to exorbitant levels. It must be acknowledged that not all citizens can afford these costs. When Kuwaiti families attempt to enjoy the beaches, chalet owners often confront them and, in some cases, even call the police to forcefully remove them from the premises. Despite this, the decision attracted a great deal of attention and sparked widespread uproar, thus prompting the urgent need for a thorough study before issuing any decision. Initially, the government’s approach was appropriate. However, the recent trend of issuing several decisions without adequate diligence has confused citizens. This reinforces the importance of carefully examining potential repercussions before acting.

For example, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) once issued a decision preventing residents over sixty years of age from renewing their work permits. The harmful effects of this decision soon became apparent. When First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al- Yousef took office, he wisely rescinded the policy, which benefited the local economy significantly. We will never tire of repeating this: thoroughly study laws and decisions before issuing them.

Finally, how will the government respond to demands from beneficiaries in other areas calling for equal treatment with tenants on the waterfront? Beaches, in every country, are public spaces meant for all citizens to enjoy. They should never be the exclusive domain of a particular social class. Instead, beaches must be developed and managed to serve the general public.