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Previous winners encourage participation in fifth edition of “Imtiaz” initiative
Previous winners of the “Imtiaz” initiative for young Bahraini women entrepreneurs called on others to participate in the fifth edition, highlighting the chance to share their journeys and success stories in entrepreneurship. They described the initiative as an ideal opportunity to develop and expand their projects, build professional networks, and gain support and guidance.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim congratulates Aysha Al Haram
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), congratulated Aysha Al Haram on her appointment as co-chair of the newly established "SSPI-WISE East" regional group under the international Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) initiative Women in Space Engagement (WISE), making her the first Arab woman to assume a senior leadership role within the organisationn.
Women’s Committee for ICT and Modern Sciences holds second meeting
The Women’s Committee for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Modern Sciences convened its second meeting at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, SCW member and Chair of the Committee.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim congratulates Shaikha Hessa bint Ali
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), congratulated Shaikha Hessa bint Ali Al Khalifa, Member of Legal Affairs at the Bahrain Space Agency, on her appointment as the Second Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) during its 68th session in Austria, making her the first Arab Muslim woman to hold this position.
SCW participates in Women’s Economic Empowerment workshop in UAE
Rana Ahmed Khalifa, Strategic Planning Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), and Alaa Abdulnabi Al Khunizi, Senior Specialist for Local and International Cooperation at SCW, participated in the GCC Knowledge Exchange Workshop on “Women’s Economic Empowerment” organised by the UAE Gender Balance Centre for Excellence & Knowledge Exchange.
SCW presents 2025–2026 National Women’s Advancement Plan to Government Partners
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) held a coordination meeting with representatives from ministries and official institutions to present the 2025–2026 National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women.
SCW opens nominations for fifth round of Imtiyaz Initiative for Young Bahraini Entrepreneurs
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has opened nominations for the fifth round of the Imtiyaz Initiative for Young Bahraini Entrepreneurs, which aims to encourage outstanding young female talent in the field of entrepreneurship, highlight their success stories, and showcase the achievements of Bahraini women in business.
SCW: Bahrain’s notable progress in gender gap report reflects global leadership in women’s empowerment
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has hailed Bahrain’s notable advancement in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, released by the World Economic Forum, as a strong international endorsement of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to empower women and promote gender equality.
SCW, IPA sign MoU
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), met with Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), to enhance institutional cooperation.
Bahrain elected to UN Women Executive Board for 2026–2028
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), emphasised that Bahrain’s election to the Executive Board of UN Women for the 2026–2028 term reflects the Kingdom’s growing international role in women’s advancement.
SCW's Women in Nursery and Kindergarten Sector committee holds first meeting
The Committee on women in the nursery and kindergarten Sector at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) held its first meeting, chaired by Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa.
Shura Council, SCW sign agreement to advance women’s role in development
Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, and Dr. Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), signed a cooperation agreement between the two councils.
Under patronage of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim, Justice Ministry honours winners of 29th edition of Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prize
Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, held a ceremony honouring the winners of the 29th edition of Bahrain Holy Quran Grand Prize at the Isa Cultural Centre.