KUWAIT: Kuwait University’s Faculty of Social Sciences on Tuesday launched a new strategy for its Women’s Research & Studies Center, aligning with the national development agenda outlined in Kuwait Vision 2035. Speaking at the launch event, Acting Dean Dr Ali Zaid Al-Zoubi said the strategy outlines plans for 2025 and 2026, inspired by the speeches of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the goals of the national vision.
“The strategy includes a set of initiatives, training programs, seminars, and policies that will be implemented in the coming period,” he said. “We aim to promote community awareness of the role of women in development.”
Dr Al-Zoubi emphasized the need for collective effort to drive progress. “Development can only be achieved through the cooperation of all members of society,” he said, noting that the center plays a key role in strengthening women’s role in Kuwaiti society through scientific research and policy recommendations.
Dr Nourah Shuaibi, head of the center, outlined the new strategy’s three core pillars: A sustainable, diverse economy focused on supporting women’s participation in the labor market and entrepreneurship; social justice, promoting gender equality and equal opportunities; and creative human development, emphasizing investment in human capital and building a productive society.
“The strategy believes in empowering university students to shape the future and support sustainable development,” Shuaibi said, adding that the center’s values are rooted in capacity-building, scientific research, and strong partnerships.
Upcoming activities include specialized workshops, community awareness campaigns, and an annual conference on women and sustainable development. The rollout of these initiatives is set to begin in September.
