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Kuwait to fully nationalize Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs workforce by June 2026

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16/05/2026

publish time

16/05/2026

Kuwait to fully nationalize Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs workforce by June 2026

KUWAIT CITY, May 16: Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, announced on Saturday details of the Authority’s development plan, foremost among which is the complete Kuwaitization of the Authority’s staff by June 1, 2026. This plan relies on national expertise and aims to solidify institutional stability within this vital humanitarian and social institution in the country.

In a press statement, Al-Sumait said that the plan includes allocating weekly open days for the Acting Director General of the Authority, Alia Al-Saqer, and Acting Deputy Director General, Manar Al-Subaie, to directly address the concerns of minors, those under its care, and their families, review their proposals, and directly resolve administrative and service-related issues. He indicated that the Authority will work to increase social, recreational, and educational activities for minors and those under its care, launch a program of benefits and discounts through special cards, and expand the summer employment program for minors to provide them with broader opportunities to gain experience and develop their skills.

He explained that, on the financial and investment front, the management of the minors’ funds and investments has been finalized by directing the Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs to entrust investment decisions to a specialized committee to ensure the management and development of these funds according to professional and conservative principles that take into account their nature and sensitivity. Al-Sumait emphasized that the development of the Authority aims to improve the efficiency of services provided to those under its care, protect their interests, and establish governance and transparency in the management of their funds . This refl ects the important humanitarian and social nature of this institution, he pointed out.

By Jaber Al-Humoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff