Ministry of Social Development and Family (Qatar)

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Ministry of Social Development and Family was created in 2021, after it was separated from the Ministry of Labor. The current minister is Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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  5. "Peace, mercy and blessings be upon. Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Social Development and Family". Ministry of Social Development and Family. Retrieved 2022-11-22.