The Ministers of Social Affairs of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries started their 26th session here today. The Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Yosef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen headed the delegation of Saudi Arabia to the session. The ministers discussed implementation of decisions and recommendations adopted by previous sessions including social insurance system and social assistance in GCC countries. The GCC is made up of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.