12-05-2025
National family affairs committee meets
MUSCAT: The National Family Affairs Committee held its first meeting of the year on Monday under the chair of Dr Laila bint Ahmed al Najjar, Minister of Social Development and Chairperson of the Committee, in the presence of several members at the Ministry's headquarters. The meeting reviewed the latest updates on the Juvenile Accountability Law and discussed the proposed Family Protection Law and amendments to the Child Law. Additionally, the Committee examined the Ministry of Health's efforts to enforce mandatory premarital screening to mitigate potential health risks affecting couples or their future children.
It is worth noting that the National Family Affairs Committee is responsible for proposing policies and programmes to support Omani families across social, health and cultural fields, ensuring their implementation in coordination with relevant authorities. — ONA
