Aman strengthens Gulf cooperation on social protection

Doha, Qatar - The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), a Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) affiliate, is enhancing Gulf collaboration and the sharing of social protection knowledge and techniques via a delegation's visit to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia.

Led by Aman's Acting Executive Director Fadl Al Kaabi, the team journeyed to Riyadh to study the Saudi approach and exchange insights on social protection best practices. Upon arrival, the delegation held its inaugural meeting with Assistant Undersecretary for Rehabilitation and Social Guidance Eng. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Hadithi. Together with representatives from the Social Protection Department, Reporting Centre, and other entities, they discussed the Saudi system's mechanisms and services.

The discussions revolved around procedures for receiving and processing reports, as well as protection, intervention, rehabilitation, and follow-up pathways. "We at Aman believe in the importance of Gulf integration and exchanging successful experiences in the field of social protection," emphasized Al Kaabi. "Such efforts directly influence the development of services and the efficiency of protection systems."

Aman's Rehabilitation Director, Amina Al Mahmoud, underscored the significance of sharing professional and technical experiences to refine rehabilitation pathways. The delegation's visit presented an opportunity to learn about various practices and mechanisms for handling cases, while also discussing experiences related to intervention, rehabilitation, and follow-up.