‘National events’ messages need to be renewed in souls of Kuwaitis’
“SIXTY-ONE years have passed since the independence of Kuwait, and 32 years since the liberation of Kuwait, and we are still retreating in national celebrations, so we started from ancient times with creativity in joy, until it retreated in all its manifestations, and we see today that national celebrations do not have the content of progress, to the contrary we have retreated from what we were in the past,” columnist Dr. Ghadir Muhammad Asiri wrote for AlQabas daily.
“It lacks national messages that must be renewed in the souls of Kuwaitis to complement development and to carry real meanings that contribute to global national cohesion and coexistence.
“We see and observe the shortcomings even in the official media, so the celebrations have become individual efforts, and the creativity of the private sector is what fills the vacuum of the official sector, which is supposed to innovate with national celebrations that carry a contemporary character, such as the great global celebrations.
“Today we lack real contemporary museums that carry realistic stories to make future generations remember the authentic Kuwaiti historical heroic stories, everything that was in that time period was demolished and erased so that there is no effect that should be studied because of the patriotic narratives and stories that many have witnessed, considered, benefited from, felt and embodied by the coming of this country.
“Modern countries reinforce lessons by giving the name of their main streets to the greatest of those who engraved his name with his heroic stances and steadfastness in that era without political interference and political mediator, who seeks to break the law and name the streets according to his priorities and the gains of his voters by mixing facts and turning history by mixing papers.
“For example in the United States the largest streets give their names to the pioneers of national action, such as the name Martin Luther King given to 955 streets in various states – a person who wrote his name in American history, as his biography was patriotic and not only commercial, as is the case in countries with few political awareness.
“It is important that the responsibility of the state be greater than that of the people in promoting the concept of patriotism.
“Creating an edifice that includes the names of the martyrs and those who sacrificed themselves enhances loyalty to the homeland, as well as naming the names of those who struggled for the sake of Kuwait.
“History will perpetuate their names throughout the ages. It is important to mention and focus on the names of the martyrs in this context.
“It is appropriate for those who question women’s ability to join the ranks of military service, or underestimate their right to be chosen for training, defense, and service to their country, like a Kuwaiti citizen.
“The next generation needs bold decisions that achieve its ambitions, as well as someone who embodies the stories that are told.
“National landmarks have become almost non-existent for the people of the country to feel. We find that this generation has young energies and a great knowledge of the outside world through technology, so how can decisions that prevent celebrations grow and compete with the surroundings and satisfy our children in order to achieve regional balance with sister countries that excelled in national celebrations?
“A homeland that embraces them in the midst of the global revolution and cultural diversity, and achieves a balance for what they carry of self-development that the homeland must thrive.”
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“The celebrations ended and everyone rejoiced on the occasion of the National Day and the anniversary of Liberation. May God restore it to our dear country with goodness, security and safety,” columnist Khaled Al-Arafa wrote for Al-Anba daily.
“Before the holidays, we touched on an important issue, which is the misuse of fresh water, which costs the state a lot. We warned the state officials at the time and asked for a mechanism to control this bad phenomenon before the start of the celebrations and cut off those who try to disturb the peace of the occasion by harassing others on the highways and disrupting traffic.
“We requested that those who throw water balloons at passers-by, open vehicle doors at families without respect, and threw water at them, which people regret when they see it wasted in the streets in this way, even though the world is on the verge of a water scarcity crisis.
“In spite of all this, we see no awareness or advice provided by parents to their children to preserve this blessing. In addition to the accumulation of waste in the streets due to this behavior alien to our society.
“During the occasion, we noticed the return of spraying foam at the people and passing cars and selling it boldly on the public road, noting that the Council of Ministers had previously issued orders to prevent the sale of such materials in the markets, so how was it sold in such large quantities in all regions?
“We ask where is the oversight role of the Ministry of Commerce and the Kuwait Municipality, which contributed to its spread in this way.
“We hope that the Council of Ministers and the Celebrations Organizing
Committee will address the deficiencies that it observed during the celebrations in a healthy and proper manner by issuing legislation criminalizing such actions that deliberately waste water wealth, holding them accountable and their guardians accountable, and imposing large financial fines in order to be a deterrent to such transgressions that do not befit the joy but only result in injuries to people and damage to vehicles.
“The carnivals and events accompanying the occasion must be restored as they were in the past with the participation of governmental and private agencies, which we demand before these occasions to revive them again instead of the state of chaos in our streets.
“A solution is also required to end the obstruction of traffic on the Arabian Gulf during these occasions, and work to develop a traffic plan that facilitates the passage of cars until rallies without disrupting traffic on upcoming occasions.”
“March is known worldwide as the month for holding global conferences to appeal and demand for more justice and equality for women according to the individual’s environment and society,” columnist Dr Ghadeer Aseeri wrote for Al-Qabas daily.
“The State of Kuwait is one of the countries that pledged to grant more justice and social rights to women. It signed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women through Amiri Decree No. 24 of 1994. This decree became a law that is considered a weapon to protect women from certain practices in the name of customs and others. However, Kuwait did not activate it as necessary.
“Discrimination in the political and public life of women is blatant. The percentage of women’s participation and choice is modest. Ministerial formation and diplomatic representations are also limited compared to the number of men in ministerial, political, diplomatic and leadership positions.
“Women constitute 52 percent of population in Kuwait. They are the majority, yet most of them are represented by men. Work on their rights is slowly moving towards justice, equality and fairness.
“In terms of discrimination in the right to education, certain mentalities still exist in selecting male and female students on scholarship for postgraduate studies such as doctorate. An agreement is made and a man is chosen due to the belief of some leaders that the man should study, because he is the priority in obtaining higher degrees. This is in addition to family-related obstacles like pregnancy, childbirth and childbearing for women. The curricula in the country focus on the traditional and stereotypical gender roles.”