Kuwait Goes Digital: 45 Coops Now Under Smart Surveillance

28/07/2025

Kuwait Goes Digital: 45 Coops Now Under Smart Surveillance

KUWAIT CITY, July 28: Assistant Undersecretary for Financial, Administrative and Cooperative Affairs at the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr. Sayed Issa has confirmed the completion of the automated link of financial and administrative affairs and strategic inventory with 45 cooperative societies. Issa stated that the ministry is completing the link of the remaining cooperative societies in the next phase, stressing this is one of the most vital digital transformation projects as it aims to improve oversight, ensure food security, and provide accurate data in real time.

He pointed out that the advanced electronic system enables the ministry to monitor 10 basic commodities, which are considered important for the citizens and expatriates, like rice, sugar, lentils, flour, cooking oil, chicken, pasta, tea, water, canned goods, tuna, and some other items such as batteries. He revealed that the data shown include actual inventory quantities, number of days consumed, and rate of withdrawal from inventory.

He affirmed that the project not only serves the regulatory bodies in the ministry, but also the cooperative societies themselves, as they can use digital indicators to evaluate the performance of their branches, redistribute supplies as needed, and improve purchasing and supply plans. He said the electronic link reduces the likelihood of disruption or sudden shortage of any commodity, while enhancing governance, ensuring transparency, improving operational efficiency, and developing the quality of services provided to consumers.

By Fares Ghaleb
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff