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HH Shaikh Hessa bint Khalifa receives UNIDO Director General
Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Member of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), held a meeting with Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), on the sidelines of the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026).
HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa conveyed the greetings of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the SCW, emphasising the Council’s keenness, under Her Royal Highness' guidance, to expand cooperation and partnerships with specialised international organisations, contributing to the advancement of Bahraini women and enhancing their role in achieving sustainable development.
The meeting reviewed the key programmes and initiatives implemented by the Council under the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women, highlighting the role of the National Gender Balance Model as the primary framework for applying the principle of equal opportunities and gender balance in national development pathways. She also outlined the establishment of Equal Opportunity Committees in ministries and official institutions to ensure justice and fairness in professional positions.
The meeting also reviewed areas of cooperation between the SCW and the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in the Kingdom.
Müller commended the efforts of the SCW under the leadership of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim in supporting and empowering Bahraini women at all levels. He highlighted Bahrain’s notable progress and distinguished achievements in promoting equal opportunities and women’s economic participation, emphasising the importance of benefiting from Bahrain’s experience in supporting women’s advancement.