Two-day Fourth Gulf Family Policy Forum ends in Doha

Doha: The Fourth Gulf Family Policy Forum concluded yesterday in Doha, marking another significant step in advancing family policies across the Gulf C...

Doha: The Fourth Gulf Family Policy Forum concluded yesterday in Doha, marking another significant step in advancing family policies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The two-day event, organized by the Doha International Family Institute in collaboration with the Executive Office of the Council of Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs in the GCC, brought together a diverse assembly of officials, experts, academics, and specialists in social and family affairs.

Under the theme ‘Sustainability of the Family Institution in the GCC Countries,’ the Forum addressed critical issues such as the impact of marital separation on children, emphasizing the concept of positive separation. It also explored the most pressing challenges faced by family structures today, particularly in the context of rapid digital development and changing societal conditions.

Participants from various GCC countries shared successful experiences in marital guidance, highlighting its crucial role in preventing separation. The discussions also underscored the importance of leveraging technology and social media to strengthen family bonds and ensure the sustainability of family institutions in the region.

The experts noted that the dissolution of family ties inevitably affects children, calling for comprehensive research and targeted interventions to mitigate these negative impacts through educational and guidance-based solutions.