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From: To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: I gave him Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:37:32 +0000 here is some thoughts: Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AI-Sabah: A lifetime of peace From schoolchildren to presidents and local charities to multibillion-dollar global humanitarian organisations, one constant unites all winners of the Nobel Peace Prize: that inspiring and achieving positive change is not a matter of what we have, but what we do with it. Contrary to our faith in the best of human nature, those born into wealth are not obligated to use that wealth for the benefit of mankind — and sadly, the vast majority do not. Those who do use their means to make a positive difference should be applauded; more than that, they should be held up as an example to others with the powerto transform millions of lives. The contribution of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to global humanitarian causes began long before he was asked to lead his nation, and his commitment to the values of peace and compassion were apparent throughout his four-decade tenure as Kuwaiti Foreign Minister. Nicknamed `The Prince of Arab Diplomacy', Sheikh Sabah acted as a calming influence in a volatile region, an arm around the shoulders of feuding Arab brothers, anesteemed voice of reason amid a torrent of exclamation and argument. In an era of divisive politics, Sheikh Sabah is today one of a handful of leaders who trades in mutual respect rather than inflammatory rhetoric. And his effectiveness as a moderating force has grown, not waned, over time: the efforts of Sheikh Sabah have ensured that the current Qatar crisis has not spilled into armed conflict; indeed the only thing upon which all sides agree is that the best chance of a nonviolent resolution lies in the statesmanship of Sheikh Sabah. Kuwait leads the world in its response to the humanitarian disaster unfolding in and around Syria. Relative to GDP, Kuwait has far exceeded its responsibilities in terms of funding for the crisis: according to Oxfam's Fair Share Analysis, in 2016 Kuwait contributed 554 per cent of its fair share to funding appeals by the UN, International Committee of the Red Cross, and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In second place came Nonvay, at 385 per cent, followed by Denmark with 318 per cent. Not content with channelling extraordinary levels of funding into helping the victims of conflict and disaster, Sheikh Sabah has also mobilised others to action: his fierce advocacy has changed global perceptions of emerging crises and prompted other nations into much-needed engagement. For example, pledging conferences for the people of Syria, at first conceived and hosted by the Amir and now a global undertaking, have since raised close to $20bn from the international community. Finally, the legacy of Sheikh Sabah's humanitarian efforts will live far longer than the Amir himself — and not just in the hearts of millions of beneficiaries worldwide. In 2016 Kuwait gave some 1.3 per cent of its GDP to EFTA01035610 humanitarian causes, worth close to $4bn. No other country comes close to this ratio, and this reflects the most remarkable achievement of Sheikh Sabah's governance: he has succeeded in binding the values of charity and humanitarianism that he holds so dear, to the very identityof Kuwait and its people. The number of humanitarian organisations registered in Kuwait has soared under Sheikh Sabah's leadership. Kuwaiti companies and business leaders have become among the world's most generous supporters of charitable causes. Kuwaiti school children will soon find that the study of philanthropy is a key pillar of the school curriculum. These heartening developments have all been inspired by the Amir, and will have direct benefits for the future of global humanitarianism. It is well known that over the course of his lifetime Sheikh Sabah has channelled billions of dollars to vital humanitarian causes worldwide. Yet the legacy of the Amir goes far beyond dollars and dinars: Sheikh Sabah has taken what he has and done more than could be expected or imagined, a goal to which we all should aspire, whatever our circumstance or station. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2017, at 12:41 PM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: <Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.40.34 AM.png> please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of JEE Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved EFTA01035611