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The Public Authority for Disability Affairs was established by Law No. 8 of 2010 issued in the Official Gazette "Kuwait Alyoum" in No. 964 dated 28/2/2010. It is a legal authority subject to the supervision of the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor. In particular, the authority specializes in approving the general policy for the care of persons with disabilities, following up on its implementation and development reports, setting...
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Year 2021
Law of the State of Kuwait Law No. (8) of 2010 regarding the rights of persons with disabilities, according to which the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities was established as an independent legal person concerned with the care of the rights of persons with disabilities, such as the law contains five chapters and (72) articles covering everything related to With the lives of persons...
Last updated date: 22/08/2025
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The Media
06/12/2021
Electronic Services (Online)
The Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities announces the expansion of electronic services (online) provided by the Authority through its website. In order to allow people with disabilities and those charged with care to complete most of...
05/12/2021
Voice inquiry for people with disabilities
The Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities announces, in addition to the expansion of the electronic services (online) provided by the Authority through its website, and in order to preserve the confidentiality of information with the right of persons with disabilities, the feature of...
11/06/2024
Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Dr. Amathal Al-Huwaila confirms Kuwait’s endeavor to achieve the highest levels of security, social protection and empowerment.
Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Child Affairs, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr. Amathal Al-Huwaila, confirmed that the State of Kuwait will spare no effort in harnessing all its energies to follow up on the implementation of the Second Arab Decade Forum for Persons with...
24/09/2024
Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah stresses the need to listen to the suggestions of people with disabilities and their families and develop the services provided to them
Minister of Social Affairs: The necessity of listening to the suggestions of people with disabilities and their families and developing the services provided to them The Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, stressed the importance of listening to the...
27/05/2025
The Kuwaiti Special Olympics delegation arrived at Kuwait International Airport carrying various medals from the Special Olympics World Games held in the Turin mountains.
Kuwaiti champions Hajar Al-Rashidi, Abdullah Al-Ali, and Maryam Diab achieved remarkable accomplishments, winning gold, silver, and two bronze medals. The delegation was received by Ms. Wafaa Al-Muhanna, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for the Disabled, Dr. Khalifa Al-Hailaa,...
27/05/2025
His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah, congratulates the care homes on the blessed Eid Al-Fitr.
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Her Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah, distributed Eid gifts to residents of social care homes, to enhance the joy of Eid and bring happiness to their hearts. Her Excellency emphasized the importance...
27/05/2025
Speech by Her Excellency Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, at the opening of the side event: (Comprehensive Employment in the Arab Region: Challenges and Proposed Policies) on the sidelines of the World Disability Summit, Berlin - April 2, 2025
- The need for legislation and policies that support the integration of persons with disabilities into the labor market. - GCC countries should adopt anti-discrimination policies to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in the labor market. - Kuwait has presented a successful...
27/05/2025
A bilateral meeting between Her Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, and her Italian counterpart, Her Excellency Ms. Alessandra Locatelli on the sidelines of the Third World Disability Summit Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany
On the sidelines of the Third Global Disability Summit, held in Berlin from April 2-3, Her Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, met with her Italian counterpart, Her Excellency Ms. Alessandra Locatelli, in an official meeting. The two...
27/05/2025
Her Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, participated in the Arab League's panel discussion (Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Supporting Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities), in the presence of Her Excellency the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Germany, Ms. Reem Al-Khaled, and the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Human Rights Affairs, Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah. His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childh
• Dr. Al-Huwailah participated in the Arab League's panel discussion titled "Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship: Supporting Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities," chaired by the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Dr. Haifa Abu...
27/05/2025
During the third World Disability Summit held in Berlin, Germany, the Minister of Social Affairs announced Kuwait's ratification of the International Declaration on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for Sustainable Development.
Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwaila, announced the State of Kuwait's ratification of the Berlin-Amman Declaration on Persons with Disabilities, adopted during the Third World Disability Summit held in the German capital. Several important points...
27/05/2025
In support of the rights of persons with disabilities, Dr. Al-Huwailah: Qatar's announcement of its interest in hosting the Fourth Disability Summit in 2028 is an important step at the regional and international levels.
- Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwaila, congratulated the Minister of Social Development and Family Affairs of the State of Qatar, Buthaina bint Ali Al-Jabr Al-Nuaimi, on the State of Qatar's announcement of its intention to host the Fourth World...
07/04/2025
Opening an Education + Rehabilitation File for the First Time Requirements for Support
1. Must be a Kuwaiti citizen, have a Kuwaiti mother, or be treated as a Kuwaiti citizen. 2. Must have a valid disability certificate issued by the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities. 3. Must be at least 3 years old by August 31 of the academic year (to open an education...
27/05/2025
Kuwait's report to the Human Rights Council highlights the development of the legislative framework for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Engineer Aisha Bu Hamad, Head of the Planning Section at the Planning and Research Department at the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities, stated on the sidelines of the discussion of the State of Kuwait's fourth report before the Human Rights Council in Geneva from May 5 to 7, 2025,...
27/05/2025
The Public Authority for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities participates in the Gulf University Career Fair.
1. Participation in the Career Fair: The Public Authority for the Disabled participated in the 26th Career Fair organized by the Gulf University for Science and Technology. 2. Promoting Community Awareness: The participation is part of the Authority's efforts to raise awareness about the...
27/05/2025
Minister of Social Affairs and Family Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah: Kuwaiti Women's Day is a national milestone to commemorate 20 years of achievement.
1. Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Amthal Al-Huwaila, stated: Kuwaiti Women's Day represents a precious national milestone, marking 20 years of achievements since women gained their political rights in 2005. 2. Women's Empowerment is a National...
27/05/2025
Kuwait launched the "Kuwait Disability Guide 2025" as a national step to ensure justice and promote the rights of persons with disabilities. Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila affirmed Kuwait's commitment to the legislation.
National and international conventions on disability. The guide is in implementation of Law No. (73) of 2020, Article (48) - Clause (17), which requires the establishment of clear scientific criteria for diagnosing disability. The guide was developed over a period of 10 years in...
27/05/2025
Wafaa Al-Muhanna: The Kuwait Disability Guide 2025 is a step towards transparency and unified efforts to serve people with disabilities.
Wafaa Al-Muhanna (Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities): The Kuwait Disability Guide 2025 is an effective step towards transparency and spreading community awareness. The guide is the result of cooperation with the United Nations and the World Health...
27/05/2025
Steps to obtain the Kuwait Disability Guide 2025
1- Log on to the Authority's website www.pada.gov.kw 2- Click on the menu bar at the top of the screen 3- Click on Home from the menu 4- Select the Kuwait Disability Guide from the home page 5- The Kuwait Disability Guide 2025 will open To access the Kuwait Disability Guide 2025, please...
