Minister of Social Affairs Discusses Preparations for Hosting First Gulf Social Work Conference in November - Sarmad

(KUNA) – Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Family and Child Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, held talks today, Thursday, on the final organizational, technical, and logistical preparations for Kuwait’s hosting of the First Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Social Work Conference, scheduled for November 9–10 next year.

In a press statement following her chairing of a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Conference Preparation and Organization, Al-Huwail said the meeting reviewed the progress made by the specialized committees, arrangements for receiving participating Gulf delegations, and coordination with relevant authorities to complete the conference requirements.

She added that the conference, held under the theme “Social Work: Quality and Equity of Services in the Digital Age,” requires intensified efforts, enhanced coordination among committees and working groups, and strict adherence to established timelines.

She emphasized the importance of completing all preparations and paying close attention to organizational details to ensure the conference is organized in a manner that reflects Kuwait’s status and its role in supporting joint Gulf social work initiatives.

Al-Huwail clarified that the conference serves as a Gulf platform for exchanging expertise and experiences, exploring ways to develop social services and enhance their quality and equitable access, and leveraging digital transformation to improve the social care system.

She affirmed that Kuwait’s hosting of the conference embodies its commitment to strengthening integration and cooperation among GCC member states and supporting joint Gulf initiatives aimed at developing social services and keeping pace with contemporary changes and challenges, thereby contributing to sustainable social development.