Cairo: Kuwait’s veteran businessman and reformist Yousuf Al Nusf died aged 91, triggering an outpouring in the country in appreciation of his national contributions. Affectionately nicknamed Uncle Yousuf, he is credited with contributing to Kuwait’s construction and modernisation drive. Born in 1934, he was put in charge of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in March 1985, but he quit the post just after 11 days due to his reformist ideas that did not align with the approach of the then government administration. He then shifted his sights to the world of trade and business. During his eventful career, he held many positions, as he was a member of the board of the Kuwait Investment Company for six years from 1968, a member of the Planning Council for four years, and a member of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Kuwait. Uncle Yousuf was also noted for promoting national and media work. He did not favour the centrality of administrative decisions, firmly believing in the necessity of reform to catalyze development of Kuwait. He headed the board of Al Qabas newspaper for almost five years starting from June 2019. Al Qabas paid homage to Yousuf, calling him […]