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3 weeks ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
ONE of the recent and dangerous implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the gradual loss of control over our own lives. Our ability to think freely, make decisions, and move without constraint is now in the hands of others, not us. Each day, we lose a bit more of our freedom to make decisions. Gradually, we find ourselves increasingly subjected to the authority and influence of external forces.
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4 weeks ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
Abu Khaled is a dear avid reader and a strong critic who never misses any of my articles. He also sees himself as a staunch defender of the poor. With some pain, I must strongly object to what I have written several times, and which my colleague Iqbal Al-Ahmad has also addressed, regarding the growing number of sidewalk vendors, particularly fruit vendors, in residential areas. Over the course of almost twenty successive governments, this phenomenon has persisted, resisting any attempts to end it.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
I recently wrote an article in which I called for the need to strengthen both our internal and external fronts in response to anticipated ambitions and demands and to prepare for all eventualities through solidarity with the regional community and wide cooperation with major powers. Along with the points I raised, it is imperative to make our systems and laws more humane and generous.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
ONE year ago, during the last Ramadan, five physicians and a senior administrator from the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), armed with their expertise, equipment, and aid, took a bold step, and risked their lives to enter the war-torn Gaza Strip and offer support to its people. The team members were uncertain whether they would return to their families safely.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
EXCEPT for Singapore and Brunei, there is no small, extremely wealthy, sparsely populated country in the world that lacks sufficient military power, as is the case for some countries in the region. Regional security is largely protected or assured by Western influence, primarily represented by the United States and its military bases in the region.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
DUE to its geographical location, the generosity of some wealthy citizens, the circumstances of its establishment, and the diverse people who have settled in and considered it their homeland, Kuwait has been particularly generous in responding to the needs of the less fortunate. With the emergence of the oil era, Kuwait became a hub for charity societies. The number of such societies in Kuwait is higher than in any other country when compared to its population.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
These days mark the tenth anniversary of the passing of our dear friend, Khaled Abdul Latif Al-Shaya, who left us on March 19, 2015. Since then, many of the regulars at the Bneider Chalet, where we gathered every Thursday afternoon at Abu Walid’s table that is filled with delicious food, have also departed. Abu Walid always used to say that a feast without broth is not a feast. This is what I always ensured to serve when he allowed me to provide the food.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
The Japanese are known for being some of the hardest-working people. During crises and wars, they refused to stop working, whether in the private or public sectors. However, the government eventually started forcing them to take vacations, which led to a cultural shift in Japanese society. Traditionally, refusing to take a vacation was seen as a sign of dedication to the nation or the company.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
Arab societies face several challenges related to personal status laws. Tunisian law is often considered the most flexible and just, while many Arab and non-Arab Islamic countries struggle with these problems to varying degrees. Kuwait officially follows the Maliki school of thought, and recognizes the Shiite minority with its own personal status laws based on the Ja’afari school.
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1 month ago | 
arabtimesonline.com | Ahmad alsarraf |Ahmed Al Sarraf
IN a recent article by colleague Dr. Khaled Montaser, he mentioned that the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church is currently facing a serious health crisis. He wondered about the reason behind the widespread global concern surrounding this issue. Dr. Montaser explained that the global concern lies in the enlightened positions Pope Francis took, which mark his character.
