Thank you, Saad Mohammed Al-Rumaihi

There are men whose worth is not measured by the positions they have held, but by the love and respect they leave in hearts, and by memories that time cannot erase. Among them is my dear brother and the distinguished Qatari journalist Saad Mohammed Al-Rumaihi, with whom I share a bond of brotherhood and friendship dating back to the 1980s. Throughout these years, I have found nothing from him but love, loyalty, and respect.

We got to know him closely when he was editor-in-chief of the "Al-Saqr" sports magazine, one of the most prominent Gulf and Arab sports publications, which marked an important milestone in the history of sports journalism. Since then, we knew him as a cultured journalist, a man of broad vision, and a humble individual who combines high professionalism with sincerity in human relationships.

During my recent visit to the sisterly State of Qatar, as soon as he learned of my presence, he insisted on hosting me and the accompanying delegation at his generous home, a kind gesture that reflects his authenticity and noble character—traits I have known in him for over four decades.

The meeting was not just a casual visit, but a warm journey through the memories of years past, during which we exchanged conversations and recollections, both painful and joyful, without pretense or formality, as if time had taken us back to our youth and the beginnings of our acquaintance.

Kuwait played a significant role in our conversation. Saad Mohammed Al-Rumaihi reminisced about his years of study at Kuwait University during the 1970s, along with the friendships, experiences, and events that remain vivid in his heart.

He spoke about Kuwait with genuine affection, recalling details, names, and memories that confirm that some places are never truly left behind, even if we distance ourselves from them.

What struck me most during that meeting was his rich memory and his beautiful ability to bring the past back to life with all its details, along with his journalistic spirit that blends culture, humility, and eloquence. Hours passed without us noticing, as we moved between memories that made us laugh and others that touched our emotions.

I am not here to recount his illustrious media career, as he has a well-known history in Gulf and Arab sports journalism and media. Rather, I speak of Saad the human being, the loyal brother and friend, whose positions and the passage of time have not changed him; he has remained true to his authenticity and his love for his friends.

I left his home deeply grateful for that sincere hospitality and happy to have met someone who brought back some of life’s most beautiful years, reaffirming that genuine human relationships are not measured by the frequency of meetings, but by the sincerity of feelings and the depth of loyalty.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, my dear brother Saad Mohammed Al-Rumaihi, for your generous hospitality, the beauty of our meeting, and the warmth of our memories. The Kuwait you loved and studied in will remain part of your memory, just as you will remain a dear brother in the hearts of those who love you and your friends in Kuwait.

Some friendships begin at a certain stage of life, but they stay with us for a lifetime.

A Kuwaiti lawyer