Represented by the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA), the State of Qatar is participating in the 61st meeting of the technical committee of civil retirement and social insurance agencies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is being held at the headquarters of the Public Institution for Social Security of the State of Kuwait, during the period of May 5-7, 2025.

The meeting will address several main topics, including the work plan of the committee of heads of agencies for the period 2026-2030, determining the unified system for insurance protection, and comparing the Gulf retirement systems, in addition to discussing electronic linkage initiatives, training and qualification, and unified awareness, along with related international initiatives.

The participants of the meeting will address statistical indicators, mechanisms for developing education, and targeting employees within the unified system. They will also explore ways to support scientific research and professional recognition through the Scientific Research Award and the honoring of leading figures in the retirement and social insurance sector, in addition to studying the benefits offered to retirees.

The technical committee of civil retirement and social insurance agencies in the GCC countries meeting is held periodically. It acquires special importance as a coordination platform that contributes to shaping shared visions and formulating essential technical measures that are submitted to the meeting of heads of agencies for appropriate decision-making.

Through this participation, the authority affirms its commitment to strengthening joint Gulf cooperation in the areas of social protection and civil retirement, and developing insurance policies in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 of building a sustainable retirement system that enhances the social and economic stability of citizens.