Minister of Social Affairs: Accelerate Implementation of Unified Visual Identity for Cooperative Societies
Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail emphasized the importance of swiftly implementing the unified visual identity for cooperative societies, stressing the ministry's oversight to protect shareholders' funds.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, held a meeting with the chairs of the boards of directors of cooperative societies to discuss several topics related to the development of cooperative work and the enhancement of services provided to shareholders and residents of the areas.
During the meeting, which was attended by the appointed director of the Union of Cooperative Societies, Mariam Awad, and members of the committee for unifying the visual identity, Al-Huwail emphasized the urgency of implementing the unified visual identity for the societies following the official adoption and registration of their logo.
She noted that standardizing the external appearance contributes to improving the societies’ facilities and enhancing the general look of the areas, stressing the necessity of completing the canopy modification works in the societies and monitoring their implementation in accordance with the approved identity.
Al-Huwail affirmed the responsibility of the boards of directors to make sound decisions, protect shareholders’ funds, preserve them, and grow them to achieve the best possible returns for them, while continuing to provide services that meet the needs of shareholders and residents of the areas.
She clarified that the Ministry’s oversight aims to support cooperative work, verify compliance with laws, decisions, and regulations, and address shortcomings before they escalate. She pointed out that legal measures, including dissolution, dismissal, or referral to the Public Prosecution, are taken only when circumstances warrant them and are not an end in themselves.
Al-Huwail stated that the Ministry will continue its ongoing supervision and follow-up of the societies’ operations and will not tolerate any proven violations or transgressions, in accordance with legal procedures, to safeguard shareholders’ funds and ensure compliance with the laws and regulations governing cooperative work.
She emphasized the importance of monitoring the performance of appointed managers and board members, and the necessity of submitting periodic reports detailing achievements, addressed observations, and obstacles faced, enabling the Ministry to follow up on operations and support them in fulfilling their responsibilities.
She highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to cooperating with the societies and facilitating necessary procedures to prioritize tasks, noting the high level of attention and care afforded to the cooperative sector by the political leadership, in recognition of its role in serving citizens and contributing to societal development.
She called for continued joint efforts to achieve the interests of the societies and their shareholders, contribute to the development of cooperative work, and enhance the status and reputation of the State of Kuwait in this field.
