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Arab Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait tightens financial oversight for charitable and cooperative societies with new amendments
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah announced on Sunday the issuance of new amendments to Law No. 2 of 2016, which governs the establishment of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha). The amendments focus on financial disclosure requirements aimed at strengthening transparency, integrity, and accountability in civil, charitable, and cooperative work. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Dr. Al-Huwailah said the Ministry of Social Affairs proposed the amendments to include additional categories required to submit financial disclosure statements to Nazaha. These newly added categories include financial and administrative controllers, members of the boards of directors of charitable and civil societies, as well as their executive directors. These categories are now included alongside the existing requirement for members of cooperative society boards. 'The goal of these changes is to enhance oversight and achieve the highest standards of transparency across the various sectors supervised by the ministry,' she said. Dr. Al-Huwailah emphasized the importance of all individuals covered by the amendments submitting their financial disclosures on time. She reiterated the ministry's commitment to reinforcing governance principles, upholding integrity, and ensuring sound management and accountability of public funds in charitable, civil, and cooperative activities. The amendments were formalized in Decree-Law No. 69 of 2025, which modifies some provisions of Law No. 2 of 2016 concerning the Public Authority for Combating Corruption and financial asset disclosure. The decree was published in the Official Gazette (Kuwait Today), issue No. 1740, on Sunday, Dhu al-Qi'dah 27, 1446 AH, corresponding to May 25, 2025.
Kuwait Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait reiterates its unwavering commitment to anti-graft efforts
Kuwait reiterates its unwavering commitment to anti-graft efforts Gulf nation supports zero-tolerance approach to corruption BAKU: Kuwait has reiterated its unwavering commitment to enhancing international cooperation in the fight against corruption, particularly in addressing transnational crimes, as part of its political approach rooted in transparency and accountability across institutional work. This affirmation came during a statement by Deputy Chairman of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha), Advisor Nawaf Al-Mehmel, to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the sixth meeting of the Global Operational Network of Law Enforcement Authorities Against Corruption (GLOBE-EYE), currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Al-Mehmel underlined that Kuwait's active participation in the forum aligns with Nazaha's ongoing efforts to showcase the country's achievements on the international stage and reinforce its dedication to global best practices in anti-corruption. He emphasized Kuwait's full support for the international zero-tolerance approach to corruption and its commitment to engaging with key global frameworks, notably the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Part of the 6th meeting of the Global Operational Network of Law Enforcement Authorities Against Corruption (GLOBE-EYE) in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku. He noted that Nazaha maintains strong collaboration with specialized international and regional bodies, reflecting Kuwait's adherence to its international obligations through effective coordination. This, he added, enhances Kuwait's standing as a trusted partner in the global fight against corruption. Highlighting the State of Kuwait's early involvement in the GLOBE-EYE initiative, Al-Mehmel stated that Nazaha was among the first institutions to join the network, taking part in its founding meetings and contributing to the drafting of its core charter. Nazaha also plays an active role in the network's technical teams, further consolidating Kuwait's position as a key player in global anti-corruption efforts. He praised the network's contribution to facilitating the secure exchange of expertise and information among international law enforcement bodies, noting its vital role in supporting joint investigations and sharing sensitive data. He added that this year's meeting is of particular significance given the evolving challenges facing anti-corruption agencies, including the growing use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in financial crimes. Discussions at the meeting, he said, are focusing on adopting modern operational strategies and leveraging digital innovations to enhance institutional effectiveness in combating corruption. Kuwait is participating in the GLOBE-EYE meetings, which run until May 23, with an official delegation headed by Al-Mehmel and including Minister Plenipotentiary Mahdi Al-Ajmi from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as international cooperation experts. Participants are exploring ways to boost international coordination in asset tracing and recovery, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and efforts to combat organized financial crime. Nazaha's early membership in the network, launched by the United Nations in 2021, underscores its pivotal role in supporting technical teams and advancing the fight against cross-border corruption.— KUNA
Arab Times
18-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Nazaha implements national strategies to promote integrity and combat corruption
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18: Chairman of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha), Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim, emphasized the activation of national strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing integrity and combating corruption. These initiatives are designed to enable society to contribute to building a culture that embraces integrity and opposes corruption. Al-Ibrahim made these remarks during his speech at the launch of the second "Adaa" conference for job excellence, which focuses on activating the code of professional conduct. The event, organized by Nazaha, saw the participation of 14 entities and took place at Nazaha's headquarters in Al-Shamiya. He explained that the "Adaa" project is based on the code of professional conduct issued by the Civil Service Bureau, which serves as the reference for professional conduct rules. The program works to enhance these rules, and today marks the conclusion of a phase of the project. During this phase, 14 participating entities completed the requirements for the second stage of the project, achieving a milestone of reaching over 25,000 employees. Al-Ibrahim added that the project was designed to assess employees' commitment to the code of professional conduct and classify public sector entities into four accreditation levels: bronze, silver, gold, and diamond. This system, which promotes continuous improvement, aims to achieve the highest standards of governance, improve the business environment, and strengthen accountability, all in an effort to create a work environment that embraces integrity. He emphasized that Nazaha, along with its partners, places great importance on raising awareness of the risks of corruption, ways to prevent it, and promoting the principles of transparency and integrity at all levels. These efforts align with the organization's ethical, professional, and national responsibilities, and are in line with a vision for a just society free of corruption. Al-Ibrahim expressed his hope that the "Adaa" project would contribute to promoting professional values and job integrity, as outlined in the Code of Conduct. In a similar speech, Issam Al-Rubaian, President of the Civil Service Bureau, highlighted that the Code of Conduct is both an ethical and professional charter that reflects the values of distinguished institutional performance. It sets the framework that defines the rights and duties of public employees. Al-Rubaian stressed the importance of the partnership between the Civil Service Bureau and Nazaha, which he described as the cornerstone for building an integrated system to promote proper job behavior and confront any actions that violate the principles of integrity and transparency. He also underscored the need for cooperation between government agencies and involving employees in understanding their responsibilities to activate the Codes of Conduct. Al-Rubaian hopes the "Adaa" project will serve as a platform for constructive dialogue.
