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HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim HH Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah on Omani Women’s Day
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), extended her congratulations to Her Highness Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidiyah, Spouse of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman, on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim commends Speaker’s address highlighting women’s role in national development
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), commended the speech of Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, during the fourth session of the sixth legislative term of the Council of Representatives and Shura Council, noting its strong national message to meet the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for continued progress and prosperity in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
HM King congratulated by HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on the inauguration the fourth session of the sixth Legislative Term of the Shura and Representatives councils.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim congratulates Muna AlHashemi on her appointment as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of BENEFIT
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King, President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), congratulated Muna AlHashemi on her appointment as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of BENEFIT, the first woman to assume this role in the company’s history.
SCW opens registration for eighth cycle of HRH Princess Sabeeka Award for Advancement of Bahraini Women
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) announced the opening of registrations for the 8th cycle of the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Advancement of the Bahraini Woman (2024 – 2026).
SCW, UAE Women’s Union renew MoU on women’s advancement
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), met with Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary General of the General Women’s Union of the United Arab Emirates, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly high level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing+30) at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
SCW Secretary General highlights HRH Princess Sabeeka Global Award at UN Event
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), led a side event organised by the Kingdom of Bahrain, in cooperation with UN Women, to promote the third edition of the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment. The event was held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Women headquarters in New York, marking the launch of applications for participation.
SCW Secretary General meets with UN Women Arab States Regional Director
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), held a meeting with Dr. Moez Doraid, Regional Director of the United Nations Women Arab States Office, during Bahrain’s participation in the UN General Assembly high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (Beijing+30), held from September 19-24 in New York.
SCW opens Women's Support Office at Mubarak Kanoo Social Centre
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) inaugurated a Women’s Support Office at the Mubarak Kanoo Comprehensive Social Centre in Sanabis, in the presence of Osama Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, and Lulwa Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the SCW. The initiative is part of the Council’s plan to establish support offices in social development centres across all four governorates of Bahrain, enhancing services for Bahraini women in line with the Council’s mandate.
HH Shaikha Hessa bint Salman Award for Voluntary Youth Work opens fourth edition
The Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa Award for Voluntary Youth Work continues as a national initiative recognising outstanding youth-led volunteer projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain, promoting social responsibility and community service in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW).
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim approves nomination of HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa to represent Bahrain at UN Women Executive Board
With the approval of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, SCW member, has been nominated to represent the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Executive Board of UN Women for the 2026–2028 term.
HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa: HRH Princess Sabeeka Award continues to reinforce Bahraini women’s empowerment
Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa highlighted the role of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Bahraini Women Empowerment as a key national pillar supporting women’s advancement and enhancing their role in development.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim issues Decision (8) of 2025
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), issued Decision (8) of 2025 establishing the Women in Sports Committee.