Egypt Participates in 44th Arab Ministerial Meeting in Bahrain

Egypt is actively participating in the 44th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, which commenced on December 23, 2024, in Manama, Bahrain.

The session brings together representatives from Arab ministries of social and development affairs to discuss strategies for advancing social development across the region.

Sahar Rashid Al Mannai, Undersecretary at Bahrain's Ministry of Social Development and chair of the session, emphasized the importance of empowering vulnerable groups through active community participation. 

She highlighted that such efforts contribute to economic empowerment and align with comprehensive social development objectives. 

Al Mannai also stressed the need to prepare for the social agenda of the upcoming Arab Summit and address the social dimensions of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Amira Taj, Director General of International Relations and Agreements at Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity, commended Bahrain's organization of the session. She affirmed the importance of advancing regional strategies, programs, and action plans, including efforts to implement the second Arab decade for persons with disabilities, particularly in developing disability classification systems.

The session also focuses on providing humanitarian and social support to Arab countries facing conflicts, alongside backing developmental projects that align with the 2030 SDG agenda. 

Dr. Tarek Nabulsi, Director of the Development and Social Policies Department at the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, highlighted the need to address key social and humanitarian challenges in the region. 

He noted that discussions will cover 14 topics in preparation for the Arab Summit and two global events: the World Summit for Social Development and the Global Disability Summit. 

Issues related to families, children, the elderly, and social policies are also on the agenda to ensure alignment with regional priorities.

This meeting underscores Egypt's commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing social development and addressing humanitarian challenges within the Arab world.