Kuwait grapples with the demise of its former Parliamentarian, Al-Nafisi
Prominent Kuwaiti Journalist and Politician Ahmed Yousef Al-Nafisi Passes Away
Ahmed Yousef Al-Nafisi, a renowned figure in Kuwait's journalism and politics, passed away today. Born in Kuwait, Al-Nafisi made a significant mark in both fields.
In politics, Al-Nafisi was a member of the National Assembly, representing the Sixth District (Qadisiya) as part of the Kuwaiti Progressive Democratic Movement. He was known for his principled political positions, such as his vote of no confidence against the Minister of Finance and Oil Abdulrahman Al-Ateeqi in 1974, and his support for the interpellation of the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Khaled Sulaiman Al-Adsani, addressing concerns about rising prices and commercial and industrial licensing issues[1].
In journalism, Al-Nafisi served as the editor-in-chief of the newspaper “Al-Tali’aa,” where he enriched the Kuwaiti media landscape with his intellectual rigor and bold ideas[1]. Although the specific impacts of his editorial tenure were not detailed in the available sources, his contributions are widely recognised.
Al-Nafisi was a figure who embodied Kuwaiti authenticity, positivity, and integrity. He was known for his advocacy for reform and national causes, and for rejecting connections and favors throughout his life[1]. His legacy is respected in Kuwait, and his passing was mourned as the loss of a "towering national figure"[1][3].
References: [1] Al-Rai, (2021). Ahmed Al-Nafisi, former Member of Parliament, passes away. [2] Al-Qabas, (2021). Ahmed Al-Nafisi, former Member of Parliament, passes away. [3] Al-Watan, (2021). Ahmed Al-Nafisi, former Member of Parliament, passes away.
His political career in the National Assembly included voting against the Minister of Finance and Oil Abdulrahman Al-Ateeqi in 1974, and supporting the interpellation of the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Khaled Sulaiman Al-Adsani, over concerns about general-news topics like rising prices and licensing issues. In the realm of general-news and journalism, Al-Nafisi served as the editor-in-chief of "Al-Tali’aa," gaining recognition for his intellectual rigor and bold ideas that enriched the Kuwaiti media landscape.
