This article provides a review of indicators of child well-being in the six Gulf countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), focusing on well-being in six domains: physical health, behavioral adjustment, psychological well-being, social relationships, safety, and cognitive well-being. The article highlights children's participation in decisions affecting their lives, relationships with parents and caregivers, and protection from abuse and neglect, among other indicators.

This country care review includes the Concluding Observations for the Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted as part of its examination of Kuwait’s second periodic report at the 64th Session of the Committee held between 16 September to 4 October 2013.