Minister of Social Affairs discusses with heads of 'Cooperatives' boards of directors the development of work and improvement of services provided to shareholders
The Minister of Social Affairs, Amtal Al-Hawila, discussed with Mariam Awad the development of associations, adherence to visual identity, and protection of shareholders' funds.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, held a meeting with the chairs of the boards of directors of cooperative societies to discuss several issues related to developing cooperative work and enhancing the services provided to members and residents of the areas.
During the meeting, which was attended by Maram Awad, the appointed director of the Cooperative Societies Union, and members of the committee for unifying the visual identity, Al-Huwail emphasized the importance of accelerating the implementation of the unified visual identity for the societies following the official adoption and registration of their logo.
She noted that standardizing the external appearance contributes to improving the societies’ facilities and enhancing the overall look of the areas, stressing the necessity of completing the canopy modification works in the societies and monitoring their implementation in accordance with the approved identity.
Al-Huwail affirmed the responsibility of the boards of directors to make sound decisions, protect members’ funds, preserve them, and grow them to achieve the best possible returns for them, while continuing to provide services that meet the needs of members and residents.
She clarified that the Ministry’s oversight aims to support cooperative work, verify compliance with laws, decisions, and regulations, and address shortcomings before they escalate. She pointed out that legal measures, including dissolution, dismissal, or referral to the Public Prosecution, are taken only when warranted and are not an end in themselves.
Al-Huwail stated that the Ministry will continue its ongoing monitoring and follow-up of the societies’ operations and will not tolerate any proven violations or breaches, in accordance with legal procedures, to safeguard members’ funds and ensure compliance with the laws and regulations governing cooperative work.
She emphasized the importance of monitoring the performance of appointed managers and board members, and the necessity of submitting periodic reports detailing completed tasks, addressed observations, and obstacles faced, enabling the Ministry to follow up on operations and support them in fulfilling their responsibilities.
She highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to cooperating with the societies and facilitating necessary procedures to accomplish priorities, noting the political leadership’s keen interest and care for the cooperative sector, recognizing its role in serving citizens and contributing to societal development.
She called for continued joint efforts to achieve the interests of the societies and their members, contribute to the development of cooperative work, and enhance the status and reputation of the State of Kuwait in this field.
