28/09/2026
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28/09/2026
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Kuwait Court
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 28: The General Assembly of the Court of Cassation, presided over by Counselor Dr. Adel Bouresli, approved the composition of the circuits, their respective jurisdictions, the number of sessions, and the schedule for the new judicial year, which shall take effect on Oct 1. The assembly defined the jurisdictions of the three administrative circuits. The First Circuit handles appeals regarding disputes involving individuals and entities about the annulment of final administrative decisions, excluding those assigned to the Third Circuit, as well as lawsuits related to administrative contracts, requests filed by members of the judiciary and appeals against disciplinary rulings.
Historically, as it is widely known, ministerial appointments were frequently avoided, a smear campaign would be routinely mobilized to tarnish an individual’s political and social reputation, simply because he refused to comply with a demand that violated his conscience or the law. Historically, ministerial appointments were usually shunned. A political smear campaign is often launched to ‘assassinate’ an individual’s standing—both politically and socially, just because he stood by his conscience and rejected requests that violated the law, a phenomenon supported by numerous documented cases. Meanwhile, major international corporations closely track the wealth of Kuwaiti and Gulf talent studying overseas. Upon graduation, the firms in the host countries quickly recruit them, offering them lucrative incentives.
On the contrary, our domestic institutions fail to capitalize on these minds. Instead, tribal, social, sectarian loyalties and nepotism (‘al-izwa’) take precedence over the public good and service to the nation. Overhauling the selection criteria has become an urgent necessity. As noted, my colleague, this reform must extend to undersecretaries as well, since they ensure institutional continuity, while a minister’s tenure remains inherently temporary. The ongoing decline in public sector performance originated years ago from the entrenchment of currying favor and entreaties like, “Excuse me, he is our own.” True reform remains unattainable as long as flaws continue in the operational machinery of our institutions.
Kuwait must identify and swiftly address this flaw, without resorting to hasty measures. Dear Jassem Boodai, Kuwait is now guided by a new leadership with grand ambitions to modernize the state, serve its people, and navigate the aftermath of the recent war with minimal fallout, or even convert threats into avenues for national progress in every sector. Nevertheless, one hand cannot clap alone, so every citizen must fulfill their duty from their respective stations. In this endeavor, the press and media hold a vital responsibility. They must present fair, constructive and viable proposals to the decisionmakers.
Through such collective dedication, Kuwait can evolve into a country supported by advanced industry, excellent services and sustainable food security. This transformation will reinstate its trailblazing position within the Gulf, the Arab region and the world, while cementing vital international alliances and strategic leverage. The public, particularly the youths, must rise to fulfill their obligations. Rather than squandering potential on reckless behavior, such as hazardous stunt driving and traffic offenses, and subsequently lamenting fuel costs or drifting into illicit pursuits, young people ought to direct their capabilities toward productive and meaningful endeavors.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
