1985 elections=28 fresh MPs. Of interest is the categorization of currents; back then terms like "nationalist" & "fundamentalist" were used. The gov's move to gain support from within the NA exhibits continuity. Loss of Md Yousef Al-Adsani as Speaker deemed a blow to the gov.
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1985 elections=28 fresh MPs. Of interest is the categorization of currents; back then terms like "nationalist" & "fundamentalist" were used. The gov's move to gain support from within the NA exhibits continuity. Loss of Md Yousef Al-Adsani as Speaker deemed a blow to the gov./13
1985 elections=28 fresh MPs. Of interest is the categorization of currents; back then terms like "nationalist" & "fundamentalist" were used. The gov's move to gain support from within the NA exhibits continuity. Loss of Md Yousef Al-Adsani as Speaker deemed a blow to the gov./13
As local media anticipated a "lively debate" in parliament amidst "difficult times," immediate realities entailed an econ crisis prompted by the Souq Al-Manakh crash. Calls for econ. reform, women's rights & a cabinet that dealt with the ongoing Iran-Iraq war were hot topics.
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As local media anticipated a "lively debate" in parliament amidst "difficult times," immediate realities entailed an econ crisis prompted by the Souq Al-Manakh crash. Calls for econ. reform, women's rights & a cabinet that dealt with the ongoing Iran-Iraq war were hot topics./14
As local media anticipated a "lively debate" in parliament amidst "difficult times," immediate realities entailed an econ crisis prompted by the Souq Al-Manakh crash. Calls for econ. reform, women's rights & a cabinet that dealt with the ongoing Iran-Iraq war were hot topics./14
Black and white photos of the cabinet ministers, with captions. Simply classic!
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Black and white photos of the cabinet ministers, with captions. Simply classic!/15
Black and white photos of the cabinet ministers, with captions. Simply classic!/15
And more...

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And more.../16
And more.../16
Of significance was also Kuwait's eagerness, at this time, to engage in multilateral platforms (UN or otherwise), employ economic diplomacy, and delve into the interests (incl. heritage) of the Arab world.
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Of significance was also Kuwait's eagerness, at this time, to engage in multilateral platforms (UN or otherwise), employ economic diplomacy, and delve into the interests (incl. heritage) of the Arab world./17
Of significance was also Kuwait's eagerness, at this time, to engage in multilateral platforms (UN or otherwise), employ economic diplomacy, and delve into the interests (incl. heritage) of the Arab world./17
Of significance was also Kuwait's eagerness, at this time, to engage in multilateral platforms (UN or otherwise), employ economic diplomacy, and delve into the interests (incl. heritage) of the Arab world./17
...And this was in spite of economic woes as seen below. The Iran-Iraq war, the dipping demand for oil (also underscoring a huge reliance on this sector), and a similar proposal by economists (vs. now) to cut spending were ominous signs.
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...And this was in spite of economic woes as seen below. The Iran-Iraq war, the dipping demand for oil (also underscoring a huge reliance on this sector), and a similar proposal by economists (vs. now) to cut spending were ominous signs./18
...And this was in spite of economic woes as seen below. The Iran-Iraq war, the dipping demand for oil (also underscoring a huge reliance on this sector), and a similar proposal by economists (vs. now) to cut spending were ominous signs./18
As always there was optimism for harmony in the legislative-executive r'ship. Then Crown Prince & PM Sheikh Saad:
"the time has passed when... money alone was enough to promote society... and that was enough cover our needs." This conundrum still exists, may God rest his soul./19
As always there was optimism for harmony in the legislative-executive r'ship. Then Crown Prince & PM Sheikh Saad:"the time has passed when... money alone was enough to promote society... and that was enough cover our needs." This conundrum still exists, may God rest his soul./19
As always there was optimism for harmony in the legislative-executive r'ship. Then Crown Prince & PM Sheikh Saad:"the time has passed when... money alone was enough to promote society... and that was enough cover our needs." This conundrum still exists, may God rest his soul./19
"Preserving public funds from squandering" was on the agenda, as were youth development & Kuwaiti culture. Ending this thread w/ a photo of @Alsadoun.
These came from a 1985 monthly media review by the Kuwaiti emb in the US @Kuwait_DC.
@ms_nani13 Is there a broader storage?
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"Preserving public funds from squandering" was on the agenda, as were youth development & Kuwaiti culture. Ending this thread w/ a photo of @Alsadoun. These came from a 1985 monthly media review by the Kuwaiti emb in the US @Kuwait_DC. @ms_nani13 Is there a broader storage?/20
"Preserving public funds from squandering" was on the agenda, as were youth development & Kuwaiti culture. Ending this thread w/ a photo of @Alsadoun. These came from a 1985 monthly media review by the Kuwaiti emb in the US @Kuwait_DC. @ms_nani13 Is there a broader storage?/20
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