Minister of Social Affairs Participates in 12th Meeting of Social Affairs and Development Ministers of GCC States

Manama, Oct 8 (KUNA) -- Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood, participated in Manama today at the 12th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Social Affairs and Development. In a statement received by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood said the meeting discussed several shared Gulf social files, foremost among them monitoring the implementation of the committee’s action plan for the period 2026–2030, issues concerning persons with disabilities, children’s rights, and women’s affairs, as well as enhancing GCC cooperation and coordination in social fields. The statement clarified that the main topics included a proposed package of unified benefits for persons with disabilities in GCC countries and strengthening their participation in discussions on disability-related issues, along with monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The meeting also discussed family and child issues, including the Gulf plan to address the phenomenon of divorce and volunteer work, as well as proposals to enhance the empowerment of Gulf women and develop the system of joint social work among GCC member states. Kuwait’s participation in the meeting comes in line with its commitment to advancing joint GCC efforts and developing cooperation in social and developmental fields among the member states. (End) K.N.A. / M.A.A.