Minister of Cooperatives Directs the Formation of an Investigation Committee to Review the Supervisory Positions Examination in Cooperative Societies

Kuwait City, 27 September (KUNA) -- The Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaili, has directed the formation of an impartial and urgent investigative committee to review all procedures related to the supervisory position aptitude test for applicants to cooperative societies, which was held today, Sunday, at a private university.

In a press statement, Dr. Al-Huwaili said this directive comes in light of complaints and observations received by the ministry from several applicants regarding the difficulty level of the test, the conditions under which it was administered, the relevance of its questions to the scientific material provided to them, and its suitability for the nature of supervisory positions and their requirements.

She added that the committee will review the content and topics of the scientific material with the authorities responsible for its preparation, review, and approval, as well as the foundations on which the test was based, including the extent to which the questions are linked to the announced scientific material.

Dr. Al-Huwaili clarified that the committee will also examine the accuracy of the question formulation, their balance, and their ability to fairly and objectively measure the professional competence required for cooperative supervisory positions.

She noted that the committee’s work will include reviewing all procedures followed in preparing, storing, and electronically distributing the test, identifying individuals granted access to it, and assessing compliance with confidentiality protocols.

Furthermore, the committee will verify the validity of allegations regarding the potential leakage or prior access to test questions before the scheduled date, based on electronic records, correspondence, and relevant evidence.

Dr. Al-Huwaili emphasized that the ministry will not tolerate any violation that undermines the integrity of the examinations or the principle of equal opportunity among applicants, stressing that all complaints and observations will be examined with seriousness, impartiality, and transparency.

She stated that necessary measures will be taken based on the investigation’s findings, noting that the committee will submit a detailed report outlining the results, including an assessment of the integrity of the testing procedures, the validity of the results for approval, any deficiencies or responsibilities identified, and recommended actions and measures.

She reaffirmed the commitment to implementing the plan to Kuwaitize supervisory positions in cooperative societies and providing employment opportunities for national talents according to fair and transparent standards, in line with the directives of the political leadership.

Dr. Al-Huwaili stressed that no shortcomings that could disrupt, delay, or compromise the integrity of this plan or the principle of equal opportunity among applicants will be accepted, emphasizing that protecting the Kuwaitization project and ensuring the integrity of its implementation are priorities that allow for no compromise.

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