Minister of 'Social Affairs' Directs Formation of an Investigation Committee to Review Supervisory Job Exams in Cooperative Societies

- The investigation covers the possibility of leaking questions and accessing them before the test date

Al-Huwaila: Safeguarding the Kuwaitization project and ensuring the integrity of its implementation are priorities with no room for compromise

Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, has directed the formation of an impartial and urgent investigative committee to review all procedures related to the aptitude test for candidates applying for supervisory positions in cooperative societies, which was held today, Sunday, at a private university.

In a press statement, Dr. Al-Huwaila said this directive comes in light of complaints and observations received by the ministry from several candidates regarding the difficulty level of the test, the conditions under which it was administered, the relevance of its questions to the provided study material, and its suitability for the nature of supervisory roles and their requirements.

She added that the committee will review the content and topics of the study material with the authorities responsible for preparing, reviewing, and approving it, as well as the foundations used in designing the test, and the extent to which the questions align with the announced study material.

She clarified that the committee will also examine the accuracy and balance of the questions, and their ability to fairly and objectively measure the professional competence required for cooperative supervisory positions.

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

She explained that the committee will verify the validity of allegations regarding the possible leakage of test questions or unauthorized access to them prior to the exam date, based on electronic records, correspondence, and relevant evidence.

Dr. Al-Huwaila emphasized that the ministry will not tolerate any violation that undermines the integrity of the exams or the principle of equal opportunity among candidates, stressing that all complaints and observations will be examined with seriousness, impartiality, and transparency.

She stated that necessary measures will be taken based on the investigation’s findings, noting that the committee will submit a detailed report outlining the integrity of the testing procedures, the validity of the results for approval, any deficiencies or responsibilities identified, and recommendations and proposed actions.

She reaffirmed the commitment to proceeding with the implementation of the plan to Kuwaitize supervisory positions in cooperative societies, providing employment opportunities for national talents according to fair and transparent standards, in line with directives from the political leadership.

She stressed that no shortcomings that could disrupt, delay, or compromise the integrity of the plan or the principle of equal opportunity among candidates will be accepted, emphasizing that safeguarding the Kuwaitization project and ensuring the integrity of its implementation remain a priority with no room for compromise.