Gulf honors Deputy Minister of Justice among leading figures in civil service
The Gulf Cooperation Council honored the Deputy Minister of Justice, Awatef Al-Sand, in recognition of her contributions to developing government services.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Kuwait’s Deputy Minister of Justice, Awatif Abdul Latif Al-Sand, received a distinguished Gulf award after being selected among the leading figures in civil service in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for 2026.
She was honored by Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a ceremony recognizing leading projects and figures in civil service, labor, and social affairs, held on Thursday in Bahrain. The event was attended by Jassim Mohamed Al-Bedaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC.
The recognition of Al-Sand acknowledges her professional career and contributions to developing the work and service systems within the Ministry of Justice, as well as her efforts in supporting administrative development and enhancing the performance of government institutions.
This honor highlights the prominent presence of Kuwaiti expertise at Gulf forums, while also reflecting the strong support and empowerment of Kuwaiti women, their growing role in leadership positions, and their contribution to advancing government work and improving the quality of services provided to citizens and residents.
