Al-Kandari Attends Meeting of Undersecretaries of Social Affairs and Development Ministries in GCC Countries

Deputy Minister of Social Affairs, acting, Faisal Al-Kandari, represented Kuwait today, Tuesday, at the 12th meeting of the committee of deputy ministers of social and development affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held via video conferencing.

The ministry stated in a press release that the meeting discussed several shared Gulf social files, most notably the quality of life for the elderly, issues concerning persons with disabilities, children’s rights, women’s empowerment, and social protection, alongside follow-up on the GCC Action Plan for 2026–2030.

It added that the meeting also explored enhancing cooperation and coordination among GCC member states and exchanging expertise in social fields, along with a number of initiatives and proposals aimed at developing the social care system and supporting beneficiary groups, in preparation for their approval by the ministers of social and development affairs at the meeting scheduled for next Thursday in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.

According to the statement, Al-Kandari reaffirmed Kuwait’s support for joint Gulf efforts and its commitment to continuing coordination to contribute to the development of social services and enhance the quality of life for citizens of GCC member states.