Kuwait: R.I.P Ahmad AlRubi’e  · Global Voices
Abdullatif AlOmar

Kuwaiti bloggers lament the death of leading intellectual and politician
Dr Ahmad AlRubi'e. Many bloggers posted condolences to his family on their blogs and some others wrote passionately about how connected to him they were.
Krakatoa q8 talks about AlRubi'e in this post:
Enter-q8 too writes about his relationship with Dr AlRubi'e. He says:
Ansam over at Gather ye rosebuds while ye may posts some information about Dr Ahmad AlRubi'e. She writes:
Last night, Kuwait lost one of its prominent men! A politician, an educator, an academic, a mentor, an amazing writer, and a dear friend to many people. A man loved by a large number of people! He died but did not leave us! He will always be remembered by many of us!
• Born in 1949.
• Graduated in 1976 from Kuwait University – Philosophy.
• PhD in 1984 – Harvard.
• Member in the Council 1985.
• Member in the Council 1992.
• Minister of Education and Higher Education – 1992 – 1996.
• Member in the Council 1999.
• Active member in the Press – Al Seyasa – Al-Watan – Al-Qabas – Middle East
Picture Credit : Shurouq