Ministry of Social Affairs to dissolve cooperative board amid financial violations

• The main violations include a financial deficit, mismanagement, and inflated stagnant goods due to poor purchasing policies, leading to increased expenses, decreased sales, and a weakened financial position, alongside other serious financial and administrative abuses.

The Ministry of Social Affairs is set to dissolve the board of directors of a cooperative association in the capital governorate. This follows findings from an investigative committee that uncovered suspicions of financial violations and serious administrative abuses. A ministerial decision to dissolve the board is expected this week, the Al Jarida newspaper reported.

According to sources, the most prominent violations include a financial deficit within the cooperative, inflation of stagnant goods due to the failure to follow sound purchasing policies, and mismanagement. This has led to increased expenses and purchases, while sales and revenues have decreased, weakening the financial position and liquidity of the association. In addition, there are several other serious financial and administrative violations and abuses.

The sources also confirmed that legal actions will be taken against the boards of directors of violating cooperatives in the coming period, suspected of serious financial and administrative violations.

They emphasized that Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, has not and will not hesitate to take legal measures to protect the cooperative system, safeguard shareholders’ rights and funds, and maintain the status of the associations.

Additionally, sources revealed the imminent issuance of a decision to form an inquiry committee to review the work and accounts of a “cooperative” association, one of the largest operating within the Jahra governorate. This follows periodic reports submitted by financial supervisors and administrators, along with a series of complaints received by the cooperation sector from shareholders, alleging irregularities within the cooperative’s board of directors.

Kuwaiti delegation shines at 7th Gulf Theater Festival for People with Disabilities

Meanwhile, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwilah participated last Thursday in the 7th Gulf Theater Festival for People with Disabilities, held in Qatar from November 27 to December 3, in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Al-Huwilah stated, “The awards won by the Kuwaiti delegation at the festival are a significant achievement for people with disabilities in general, and for the team that prepared, trained, and organized the participation in particular. This achievement is especially impressive as it was accomplished in just two weeks, a short time to gather such momentum.”

She explained that the Kuwaiti team won three awards: the Creativity and Excellence Award for People with Disabilities, which was won by AbdulrahmanMohammed; the Award for Supporting Authorities of the Festival; and the Best Actor Award, which was shared by Mubarak Al-Ajmi and Youssef Hussein. She wished continued success and progress for the participants, emphasizing the importance of ongoing training to present the festival’s play locally on stage.

Al-Huwilah stressed the importance of involving children with disabilities in such events, noting that they are among the best ways to integrate them into the community and refine their talents and artistic abilities.

She highlighted that the Gulf Theater Festival for People with Disabilities showcases theatrical and artistic talents from GCC countries and aims to integrate people with disabilities into community, cultural, and artistic activities. This allows them to achieve their dreams and display their talents and abilities in theatrical arts.