Kuwait has appointed its first group of female court session secretaries, with 27 women joining a key judicial support role within the country’s court system.
The decision was issued by Justice Minister Nasser Al-Sumait as part of efforts to strengthen national talent and expand the participation of Kuwaiti women across judicial institutions and supporting services, the Ministry of Justice said on Monday.
Court session secretaries play an essential role in legal proceedings, overseeing the recording of hearings, preparing official session minutes and following up on decisions issued by the courts.
According to the ministry, the newly appointed employees completed a specialised training programme at the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies before assuming their duties.
The appointments were followed by an orientation meeting led by Undersecretary Awatif Al-Sanad, with the participation of Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Technical and Administrative Affairs Nouf Al-Qabandi and other ministry officials. The session focused on explaining the responsibilities of the position and preparing the new recruits for their work within the justice system.
The Ministry of Justice said the move reflects its commitment to improving administrative and technical services that support the courts while enhancing the efficiency of judicial operations and services provided to litigants.
Officials also said the appointments form part of broader efforts to advance institutional development and create a more effective working environment across the ministry’s sectors.
