"Social Affairs": Coordination with Central Bank to Complete Electronic Linking with "Assistance" System
Ministry of Social Affairs coordinates with the Central Bank and Banks Union to finalize electronic linking of the assistance system to improve accuracy and oversight
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Al-Jarida learned that the Ministry of Social Affairs is currently coordinating with the Central Bank of Kuwait and the Banks Association to study the feasibility of completing electronic linkage between banking institutions and the central assistance system, thereby supporting mechanisms for verifying the financial data of assistance applicants and enhancing the accuracy of application reviews and the determination of eligibility.
According to sources from the Ministry of Social Affairs, the ongoing coordination aims to examine the technical and procedural aspects necessary to finalize the proposed linkage, and to define mechanisms for exchanging data and financial information in accordance with existing frameworks and regulations. This will assist the ministry in verifying the accuracy of submitted data and relying on more precise information when reviewing cases applying for charitable assistance.
The sources noted that this step aligns with the ministry’s direction toward developing the assistance disbursement system and ensuring that funds are directed solely to eligible recipients. It also aims to leverage digital transformation to expedite procedures, improve the efficiency of audit and review processes, and reduce the likelihood of submitting inaccurate data that could affect eligibility decisions.
The sources clarified that, if approved and subject to completing the necessary technical and regulatory requirements, the electronic linkage would support data integration among relevant entities and reduce reliance on traditional procedures for verifying financial information. This would positively impact the accuracy and speed of application evaluations. They emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and protection of financial data, restricting access and use to specified purposes in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory controls.
While noting that the scope of the linkage and its implementation mechanisms would be determined by discussions and coordination among the parties involved, the sources affirmed that the ministry’s move toward completing the linkage is consistent with its stated efforts to strengthen oversight of charitable assistance disbursements and prevent duplicate payments.
Former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, visited the ministry building today to meet with employees and staff across its various sectors, following the submission of his resignation. The meeting conveyed messages of appreciation and gratitude to the team, reaffirming that serving Kuwait remains the highest goal, transcending the boundaries of positions and roles.
During the meeting, Al-Ajmi expressed his pride in the period he spent at the ministry, emphasizing that what was achieved was not the result of individual effort, but rather the outcome of collective work involving the ministry’s employees, leadership, and staff across all positions. He stressed that the team he worked with throughout his tenure was a source of respect and pride, and that he was honored to work with every individual within it.
