Minister of Social Affairs: No Tolerance in Holding Violating Cooperatives Accountable
The Minister of Social Affairs emphasized the necessity of tightening supervision over cooperative societies and holding violators accountable without leniency.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, emphasized the necessity of tightening oversight of cooperative societies and their branches, verifying their compliance with approved decisions, circulars, and regulations, and taking legal action against violators without leniency. This statement was made during her inspection of the Control and Supervision Center for Cooperative Societies, accompanied by Acting Deputy Minister Faisal Al-Kandari, to review monitoring systems, mechanisms for detecting violations, and operational workflows. Al-Huwail stressed the importance of leveraging modern technologies to enhance supervisory efficiency and accelerate responses to observations and infractions, directing strengthened coordination between the Center and relevant supervisory departments, as well as intensified field visits to ensure the resolution of violations. She affirmed that protecting the rights of shareholders and consumers, safeguarding cooperative funds, and improving the efficiency of cooperative societies are ministry priorities, noting the continued efforts to enhance transparency, discipline, and governance within the cooperative sector.
