Every Problem Has a Solution

In mathematical problems, there are different methods of solution, yet the result is always the same. In geometry, for instance, one can solve the same problem using lengthy mathematical equations or by entering it into a calculator, yielding the identical outcome. This is a characteristic of scientific disciplines: while solution methods may vary, the result remains singular. In contrast, when addressing life’s dilemmas, solutions fall into two categories: a fundamental solution or a temporary one. A fundamental solution is invariably arduous, as it demands more time due to its reliance on multiple interdependent decisions that must ultimately align to provide a permanent resolution. Conversely, a temporary solution acts as a painkiller for those suffering from nerve inflammation—it alleviates pain, but as hours and days pass, the pain returns, often in a more intense and aggressive form.

Thus, a fundamental solution differs entirely from temporary ones. A fundamental solution is tied to clear legislation and a well-defined action plan. For example, the issue in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh was addressed temporarily by cutting off electricity to the area, evacuating residents, and demolishing dilapidated buildings. This constitutes a temporary fix for an age-old dilemma, as simply erasing the neighborhood is not a viable solution, since it would merely cause its entire population to migrate to adjacent areas, creating new Jleeb-like settlements (a second, third, or fourth Jleeb).

Consequently, we conclude that a solution is only temporary unless accompanied by regulatory decisions. For instance, specific steps and legislation are required to prevent a recurrence of the Thathmin Khaitan incident, which triggered population displacement to several areas, including Jleeb, increased haphazard construction, and a massive surge in pressure on government services. This occurred due to the absence of clear legal deterrents preventing foreigners from residing in the private housing sector.

In Kuwait, areas are classified, and infrastructure varies according to this classification. The private sector is designed with limited carrying capacity and is allocated targeted subsidies for citizens, including water, electricity, and infrastructure. Some real estate traders invest in the private sector to exploit these subsidies. For example, a house costing half a million dinars with a rental income of 4,000 dinars is a thousand times more advantageous than a building valued at 1.5 million dinars with an income of 6,000 dinars. With the building’s capital, a trader can expand his investment by acquiring three houses while benefiting from subsidies designated for this sector. This also has a direct impact on demographic composition and public services.

Your Highness, the Prime Minister, I urge you to take decisive actions to implement a fundamental solution to this problem. Some residents displaced from Jleeb will move to neighboring areas, and these issues will recur in the near future. The solution lies in issuing a decree mandating the Civil Information Authority to prohibit the registration of Article 20 residency permits for private housing, restricting them exclusively to investment zones. This would achieve several objectives: preserving private residential areas, conserving subsidies, contributing to the revitalization of the investment sector, and, most importantly, providing a fundamental resolution to this problem.