Need to listen to people’s voice ...
THE youth gatherings in Spain to express anger on the rising unemployment rate, inflation and the government’s austerity measures, which were deemed against the middle class, have worsened the situation in the West Europe.Over 25,000 demonstrators recently gathered in Madrid’s main plaza in protest against the high unemployment rate in Spain, which now stands at 21 percent - the highest in the western world and a record of more than 4.5 million people without jobs.
Maybe the Middle Eastern springs have focused on the ouster of regimes engulfed in corruption, poverty and outright disregard of people’s demand for freedom of expression, while the spring of Spain emerged in an attempt to solve the unemployment problem.
However, one can still say Spain is a democratic country and It was wise not to use force against the protesters.
All that remains to be done is the quick implementation of economic reforms without overthrowing the regime.
The main point in both cases is the need to listen to the people’s voice at the right time and the right place. The citizens of any country should not be deprived of their basic needs like jobs, education and health programs.Governments all over the world must form crisis management teams to immediately take the necessary action and help the people. They should not remain in their respective posts for a long time and refrain from engaging in absolute denial.
Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
Attorney-at-Law
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170787/reftab/73/Default.aspx
Sunday 26 June 2011
‘Luxury spring’ in Kuwait
Rallies put off due to hot weather
Some Kuwaiti MPs, who repeatedly called for the resignation of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in the series of Friday protests recently, proved they are not serious in their demand when they postponed the demonstrations due to the scorching heat of summer and for them to spend their summer holiday in Europe.
Under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the prime minister, Kuwait has started moving towards advancement. It has laid down the $145 million development plan, which includes health cities, educational villages, underground transportation and rail road systems, new airports and other infrastructure projects.
Nevertheless, the incessant and unnecessary conflicts in the Parliament have stopped it from playing its role effectively. It should focus on the enactment of new legislation and monitor the performance of the ministers, particularly in carrying out their administrative duties and implementing public policy.
The Middle Eastern springs emerged due to rising unemployment rate and poverty. The average income in Egypt is two dollars a day and most people there cannot even afford to buy food, yet here we are busy trying different diet programs and undergoing surgeries to remove body fats.
As part of the Kuwaiti nation, we are responsible for building the country. We must work closely with our leaders to achieve the Amir’s vision of transforming Kuwait into a financial hub in the region without any further delay. However, the pointless escalation of tension has delayed the implementation of many mega projects and this will undoubtedly cost Kuwait billions of dollars!
By: Labeed Abdal -
Attorney-at-Law
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170779/reftab/73/Default.aspx
Some Kuwaiti MPs, who repeatedly called for the resignation of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in the series of Friday protests recently, proved they are not serious in their demand when they postponed the demonstrations due to the scorching heat of summer and for them to spend their summer holiday in Europe.
Under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the prime minister, Kuwait has started moving towards advancement. It has laid down the $145 million development plan, which includes health cities, educational villages, underground transportation and rail road systems, new airports and other infrastructure projects.
Nevertheless, the incessant and unnecessary conflicts in the Parliament have stopped it from playing its role effectively. It should focus on the enactment of new legislation and monitor the performance of the ministers, particularly in carrying out their administrative duties and implementing public policy.
The Middle Eastern springs emerged due to rising unemployment rate and poverty. The average income in Egypt is two dollars a day and most people there cannot even afford to buy food, yet here we are busy trying different diet programs and undergoing surgeries to remove body fats.
As part of the Kuwaiti nation, we are responsible for building the country. We must work closely with our leaders to achieve the Amir’s vision of transforming Kuwait into a financial hub in the region without any further delay. However, the pointless escalation of tension has delayed the implementation of many mega projects and this will undoubtedly cost Kuwait billions of dollars!
By: Labeed Abdal -
Attorney-at-Law
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170779/reftab/73/Default.aspx
Monday 20 June 2011
New Arab world order
‘People suffering from tyranny’
The escape of former Tunisian president Zine Abidine Ben Ali after the Jasmine Revolution, the prosecution of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak on the charges of corruption and killing of protesters, and the rocket attack on the palace of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh which wounded him and forced him to flee from Yemen show how intensely the people of the Middle East are pursuing the goals of change and liberty.
The incidents in Iran, Bahrain and the recent events in Syria should also not be ignored as people have been delivering an important message through all of them.
The people in countries affected by the Middle East spring were suffering from corruption, poverty, tyranny, lack of dignity and unemployment. The rulers of these countries either ignored peoples’ voice for decades or suppressed them brutally, while spending the country’s wealth on themselves and their families.
After the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia and the Tahrir Square revolution of Egypt, it has become vital for charismatic and active leaders to take charge, form active democratic institutions, protect public rights, avoid belated superficial reforms and truly separate powers in order to prevent the loss of momentum and to avoid getting into the tunnel of unpredictable negative results.
Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170517/reftab/73/t/New-Arab-world-order/Default.aspx
The escape of former Tunisian president Zine Abidine Ben Ali after the Jasmine Revolution, the prosecution of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak on the charges of corruption and killing of protesters, and the rocket attack on the palace of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh which wounded him and forced him to flee from Yemen show how intensely the people of the Middle East are pursuing the goals of change and liberty.
The incidents in Iran, Bahrain and the recent events in Syria should also not be ignored as people have been delivering an important message through all of them.
The people in countries affected by the Middle East spring were suffering from corruption, poverty, tyranny, lack of dignity and unemployment. The rulers of these countries either ignored peoples’ voice for decades or suppressed them brutally, while spending the country’s wealth on themselves and their families.
After the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia and the Tahrir Square revolution of Egypt, it has become vital for charismatic and active leaders to take charge, form active democratic institutions, protect public rights, avoid belated superficial reforms and truly separate powers in order to prevent the loss of momentum and to avoid getting into the tunnel of unpredictable negative results.
Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170517/reftab/73/t/New-Arab-world-order/Default.aspx
Tuesday 14 June 2011
E-wars and state security
‘E-forces needed to protect the country’
According to a report published in Britain’s Guardian newspaper on May 31, 2011, the UK will be developing a cyber weapons program that will give ministers an attacking capability to help counter the growing threats to national security from cyber space. It will be part of a new range of offensive options the governments will have when they are under the attack by hackers.There is no doubt that we are living at the peak of the e-era wherein President Barack Obama is the first e-president who used the e-technology to the maximum in his campaign through Google and Youtube. We have also lately seen the e-revolutions waged through Facebook and Twitter in Tunisia and Egypt.There are also huge differences in the rules of the new e-wars as there will be a need for new e-military for special e-operations by cyber defense units ready for air, land and cyber space attacks.The battlefield will also be different where along with the conventional weapons, new cyber weapons will be included in the state armory.Countries will need special e-forces equipped with the new e-arms for the World Wide Web and its domains as it is an arena for e-conflicts without borders.The matter took high priority in many countries, including the UK after the Stuxnet virus attack which was used to disrupt Iran’s uranium enrichment program. The attack forced all countries to think more seriously about e-self defense and e-cyber security.Public government networks and e-infrastructure at airports, railroads, TV stations, army etc and in private sectors like banks, hospitals etc will get affected by such attacks and therefore, they will need to employ highly advanced and sophisticated e-army to build strong e-barriers and e-defense to avoid e-attacks from states or individuals.We need the same in Kuwait as the World Wide Web has become an open area for different types of battles.E-military and e-police are essential now and in the future to build strategic defense and protection systems to protect the actual borders, prevent economic harm and maintain security in the country.Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal - Attorney-at-Law
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170275/reftab/73/t/E-wars-and-state-security/Default.aspx
According to a report published in Britain’s Guardian newspaper on May 31, 2011, the UK will be developing a cyber weapons program that will give ministers an attacking capability to help counter the growing threats to national security from cyber space. It will be part of a new range of offensive options the governments will have when they are under the attack by hackers.There is no doubt that we are living at the peak of the e-era wherein President Barack Obama is the first e-president who used the e-technology to the maximum in his campaign through Google and Youtube. We have also lately seen the e-revolutions waged through Facebook and Twitter in Tunisia and Egypt.There are also huge differences in the rules of the new e-wars as there will be a need for new e-military for special e-operations by cyber defense units ready for air, land and cyber space attacks.The battlefield will also be different where along with the conventional weapons, new cyber weapons will be included in the state armory.Countries will need special e-forces equipped with the new e-arms for the World Wide Web and its domains as it is an arena for e-conflicts without borders.The matter took high priority in many countries, including the UK after the Stuxnet virus attack which was used to disrupt Iran’s uranium enrichment program. The attack forced all countries to think more seriously about e-self defense and e-cyber security.Public government networks and e-infrastructure at airports, railroads, TV stations, army etc and in private sectors like banks, hospitals etc will get affected by such attacks and therefore, they will need to employ highly advanced and sophisticated e-army to build strong e-barriers and e-defense to avoid e-attacks from states or individuals.We need the same in Kuwait as the World Wide Web has become an open area for different types of battles.E-military and e-police are essential now and in the future to build strategic defense and protection systems to protect the actual borders, prevent economic harm and maintain security in the country.Email: Labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal - Attorney-at-Law
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/170275/reftab/73/t/E-wars-and-state-security/Default.aspx
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