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Qatar Tribune
09-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
PHCC, AMAN to enhance specialised care for women, children
QNA Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (AMAN) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening community partnership and enhancing services provided to the most vulnerable groups - specifically women and children who are victims of violence and family breakdown. The agreement was signed by Executive Director of Operations at PHCC, Dr. Samya Ahmed Al Abdulla, and Acting Executive Director of AMAN, Fadl Mohammed Al Kaabi. Under the agreement, beneficiaries will be granted easier access to preventive and therapeutic healthcare services provided by PHCC, while AMAN will continue supporting protection, rehabilitation, and social integration programs. The partnership also involves exchanging expertise and information and organizing joint awareness campaigns to promote violence prevention and reinforce family cohesion. This will be accomplished through the establishment of a sustainable framework that enhances the quality of support and services, and by building an integrated safety network for beneficiaries through joint workshops, seminars, and training programs. Managing Director of PHCC, Dr. Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, stated that the agreement marks a significant step forward for both organizations and serves broader benefit of Qatari society, which remains the central focus of all state institutions and the true compass for collaboration and joint action plans. In a press statement, she added that the collaboration would substantially boost community engagement. It aligns with PHCC's commitment to advancing efforts that foster a person-and community-cantered healthcare culture and to opening direct lines of communication with members of the community. PHCC emphasized that signing the agreement reflects its interest in reorienting services based on the perspectives of various stakeholders and societal sectors, offering more integrated and holistic care focused on individuals and families. Acting Executive Director of AMAN, Fadl bin Mohammed Al Kaabi, stressed the importance of activating the principle of community partnership with sectors that provide fundamental rights to AMAN's target groups - namely, women, children, and victims of family violence and breakdown. Executive Director of Operations at PHCC, Samya Ahmed Al Abdulla, emphasized that the agreement represents an important step in enhancing synergy between the healthcare and social sectors, providing mutual support for both preventive and therapeutic programs, and delivering professional, comprehensive services that meet the needs of all groups. She also pointed out that the agreement will help solidify cooperation between the two parties and achieve their shared goals through a sustainable and practical framework - one that enhances public health and the quality of services provided to target groups, especially women, children, and victims of domestic violence. It will also aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society, and promote awareness of child protection and rehabilitation for those affected by psychological and social challenges.
Qatar Tribune
08-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
PHCC and AMAN centre collaborate to enhance specialized care for women and children
DOHA: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (AMAN) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening community partnership and enhancing services provided to the most vulnerable groups - specifically women and children who are victims of violence and family breakdown. The agreement was signed by Executive Director of Operations at PHCC, Dr Samya Ahmed Al Abdulla, and Acting Executive Director of AMAN, Fadl Mohammed Al Kaabi. Under the agreement, beneficiaries will be granted easier access to preventive and therapeutic healthcare services provided by PHCC, while AMAN will continue supporting protection, rehabilitation, and social integration programs. The partnership also involves exchanging expertise and information and organizing joint awareness campaigns to promote violence prevention and reinforce family cohesion. This will be accomplished through the establishment of a sustainable framework that enhances the quality of support and services, and by building an integrated safety network for beneficiaries through joint workshops, seminars, and training programs. Managing Director of PHCC, Dr Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, stated that the agreement marks a significant step forward for both organizations and serves broader benefit of Qatari society, which remains the central focus of all state institutions and the true compass for collaboration and joint action plans. In a press statement, she added that the collaboration would substantially boost community engagement. It aligns with PHCC's commitment to advancing efforts that foster a person-and community-centered healthcare culture and to opening direct lines of communication with members of the community. PHCC emphasized that signing the agreement reflects its interest in reorienting services based on the perspectives of various stakeholders and societal sectors, offering more integrated and holistic care focused on individuals and families. Acting Executive Director of AMAN, Fadl bin Mohammed Al Kaabi, stressed the importance of activating the principle of community partnership with sectors that provide fundamental rights to AMAN's target groups - namely, women, children, and victims of family violence and breakdown. He noted that the healthcare sector plays a vital role in supporting these groups, calling it a strategic partner. Through the agreement, access to AMAN's protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration services will be facilitated, while PHCC will contribute by offering preventive and therapeutic healthcare services to AMAN's target population, in addition to collaborating in information exchange and expertise sharing. Executive Director of Operations at PHCC, Samya Ahmed Al Abdulla, emphasized that the agreement represents an important step in enhancing synergy between the healthcare and social sectors, providing mutual support for both preventive and therapeutic programs, and delivering professional, comprehensive services that meet the needs of all groups. She added that ongoing communication with partners plays a key role in improving the quality of healthcare services and raising awareness of the importance of prevention and rehabilitation, ultimately reflecting positively on public health outcomes. She also pointed out that the agreement will help solidify cooperation between the two parties and achieve their shared goals through a sustainable and practical framework - one that enhances public health and the quality of services provided to target groups, especially women, children, and victims of domestic violence. It will also aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society, and promote awareness of child protection and rehabilitation for those affected by psychological and social challenges.
LBCI
25-04-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Lebanon, World Bank agree on $200 million aid to expand poverty support program: Minister tells LBCI
Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed told LBCI that Lebanon has reached an agreement with the World Bank for a $200 million aid package aimed at expanding the country's 'AMAN' social safety net program. The funding is intended to support the most vulnerable Lebanese families, particularly those impacted by the recent war. She also said the ministry will begin implementing the necessary procedures in the coming months.
National News
24-04-2025
- Business
- National News
Social Affairs Minister discusses social protection, housing reform at IMF-World Bank meetings
NNA - As part of the Lebanese delegation to the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, Minister of Social Affairs Hanine El Sayed held a series of high-level discussions with officials from the two financial institutions and representatives of donor countries, focusing on bolstering support for Lebanon's recovery phase. Talks reportedly centered on advancing Lebanon's vision for a comprehensive and sustainable social protection system. Minister El Sayed highlighted the critical need to support social safety net programs, particularly the "AMAN" program, amid intensifying economic and social challenges. Discussions also explored the potential for expanding economic inclusion initiatives and leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to improve the delivery of social protection services. In a separate meeting with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), El Sayed reviewed strategies to strengthen Lebanon's housing policy, emphasizing the role of the Public Corporation for Housing in providing affordable housing solutions for families.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE-listed insurers may need regulatory intervention - S&P
Listed insurers in the UAE may need regulatory intervention as several are below solvency requirements, according to Emir Mujkic, S&P's Director of Financial Services and Insurance Ratings. 'This is concerning and suggests that regulatory intervention may be necessary to ensure market discipline and stability, in case these companies are unable to restore their solvency buffers within required timeframes,' Mujkic said. There are 21 stock market listed insurers in the UAE, 10 on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and 11 on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). According to an insurance sector expert, the country's takaful players, are competing against larger conventional players, engaging in price competition, eroding profitability and capital. Out of the 10 takaful providers licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, four one listed in Abu Dhabi and three listed in Dubai are carrying losses of 25% or more of their capital. This includes two providers with reported losses of 50% or more of their capital. Last year, Zawya reported that the CEO of ADX-listed United Fidelity resigned after its auditor highlighted a solvency capital requirement (SCR) deficit of AED 5.1 million ($1.38 mln). This week, Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance's (AMAN) auditors Grant Thornton said it could not give an audit opinion on the company's full year financial results. The company has previously stated its intention to transfer its insurance portfolios to other insurance providers and transform into an investment firm. However, its auditor said it had solvency capital deficits and that there were material doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. In an unusual step, the chairman, CEO and head of finance signed a separate statement acknowledging responsibility for preparing the statements and maintaining proper accounting records. Another previous transfer attempt by AMAN was a dual transaction in which Dubai-listed Salama planned to merge with another DFM insurer, Takaful Emarat, and Salama planned to acquire Aman portfolios, both of which did not complete. Mujkik mentioned several reasons why insurance mergers have failed to complete in the past. Examples include elevated stock market valuations diverging from economic fundamentals, creating valuation gaps, and shareholders and management being reluctant to relinquish control due to concerns that their influence and status may be diminished within larger organizations. The Saudi comparison Saudi Arabia's insurance sector has more demanding regulations, and regulatory benefits have driven M&A activity in the kingdom. While insurers have had to comply with solvency requirements and enhance actuarial compliance and risk management functions to meet complex and costly demands, regulators have offered benefits to companies that merge. 'One of the most significant regulatory changes, in our view, has been the introduction of higher minimum capital requirements, such as the SAR 300 million ($80 million) threshold, increased from SAR100 million, aimed at encouraging consolidation and resulting in fewer but stronger companies,' Mujkic said. However, losses should not impact the insurance companies' ability to issue new policies, provided they meet regulatory capital requirements. 'That said, insurers with a small capital base and thin capital buffers and/or inadequate reinsurance protection may not have the capacity to participate on certain large (and potentially profitable) risks. This means they can only compete in already highly competitive lines such as motor and medical insurance,' Mujkic added. (Reporting by Imogen Lillywhite; editing by Seban Scaria)
