Deputy Ministers of 'Affairs' from GCC Countries Discuss Elderly Quality of Life, Children's Rights, and Women's Empowerment

Deputy Minister of Social Affairs, acting on behalf of Kuwait, Faisal Al-Kandari, participated in the 12th meeting of the Committee of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Social Affairs and Social Development of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held via video conferencing.

In a press statement, the Ministry noted that the meeting discussed several shared GCC 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.

The statement added that the meeting also examined ways to enhance cooperation and coordination among GCC member states and exchange expertise in social fields, as well as 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 Affairs and Social Development 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 GCC efforts and its commitment to continuing coordination, which contributes to the development of social services and the enhancement of the quality of life for citizens of GCC member states.