Urgent Investigation into Complaints Regarding Supervisory Positions Test at Cooperatives

- We will not tolerate any compromise on the integrity of the exams or the principle of equal opportunity.

- No deficiency that disrupts the plan to Kuwaitize supervisory positions or delays the mission of the neutral committee will be accepted.

- Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, neutrality, and equal opportunity.

- Giving special attention to the file of Kuwaitizing jobs in the cooperative sector and providing suitable employment opportunities for national cadres.

In this context, Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Development Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaili directed the formation of an urgent and neutral investigation committee to review all procedures related to the exam for applicants for supervisory positions in cooperative societies, which was held today, Sunday, at the Gulf University for Science and Technology. The Minister met with university officials to discuss observations and complaints regarding the exam and to examine the technical and organizational procedures associated with it.

Al-Huwaili stated in a press statement that the formation of the investigation committee comes in light of complaints and observations received by the Ministry from several applicants regarding the difficulty level of the exam, the conditions under which it was administered, the relevance of its questions to the provided scientific material, 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 exam was based, in addition to the extent to which the questions are linked to the announced scientific material.

She noted that the committee’s work will include reviewing all procedures followed in preparing, storing, and electronically distributing the exam, identifying those who were allowed to access it, and assessing compliance with confidentiality procedures.

She clarified that the committee will verify the validity of claims regarding the potential leakage or prior access to exam questions before the scheduled date, based on records, electronic correspondence, and relevant evidence.

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

She indicated that necessary measures will be taken based on the investigation’s findings, noting that the committee will submit a detailed report on its work, including an assessment of the integrity of the exam procedures, the validity of its results for approval, identification of any deficiencies or responsibilities, and recommendations and proposed actions.

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.

She stressed that no deficiency that could disrupt or delay the implementation of this plan, or compromise its integrity 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.

During her meeting with Gulf University officials, Al-Huwaili stressed the importance of adhering to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, neutrality, and equal opportunity. She directed that an urgent meeting of the investigation committee be held today, Monday, to complete its work and submit its findings and recommendations, paving the way for taking appropriate decisions based on the outcomes, ensuring the integrity of procedures and safeguarding the rights of all parties.

She confirmed that the Ministry attaches great importance to the file of Kuwaitizing jobs in the cooperative sector and is working to provide suitable employment opportunities for national cadres, particularly in supervisory positions, based on objective foundations and fair standards that ensure the selection of qualified personnel and enhance the presence of the national element in various cooperative work sites.

She emphasized that any decision regarding the test would be based on the findings of the investigation and established facts, reaffirming the Ministry’s and the Gulf University’s commitment to applying regulations and bylaws and upholding the principles of justice, integrity, and transparency in all their procedures.