The wall and courtyard (hosh) have been fundamental elements in private residences throughout history, across all human cultures and civil societies. Their elimination results in significant damage that extends beyond the house and neighborhood.
Month: October 2025
The Kuwaiti House and the Thai Elephant
The rare Thai white elephant is extremely costly, both financially and emotionally. It was more of a burden than a source of happiness and well-being for its caretaker and visitors. The same applies to the Kuwaiti house.
Removing the Bathroom from the Bedroom
Since “cleanliness is part of faith,” it becomes psychologically and spiritually better to isolate the bathroom as much as possible from living areas, especially bedrooms. This has other benefits as well.
Foreign Ownership of Real Estate… A Never-Ending Story, As It Has Not Even Begun
When foreign companies see high selling prices against low value and services, along with legislative and logistical difficulties, they will likely resort to renting, perhaps in a hotel.
About Deficit and Public Debt
Most Kuwaitis eat sweets after finishing a heavy meal, thinking it will aid digestion. In reality, they want to build up their strategic fat reserves.
This is exactly how the government’s mentality appears when it borrows to address the deficit.
