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SCW outlines family stability, decision making priorities in 2025-2026 National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women
Based on the adoption of the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2025–2026 by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King, the plan identifies four priority areas for the coming phase: family stability, decision-making, economic participation, and quality of life.
Applications open for Imtiaz Initiative until August 30
The Supreme Council for Women has opened applications for the fifth edition of the "Imtiaz" Initiative, inviting Bahraini female entrepreneurs to showcase their projects and success stories.
Dr. Maha Al Shehab wins Arab Woman Excellence Award 2025 for Community Development
The Arab Women Committee of the League of Arab States has announced that Dr. Maha Saleh Hussain Al Shehab, former member of the Board of Trustees at the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, has won the Arab Woman Excellence Award 2025 in its fifth edition, in the field of community development.
SCW Secretary General reviews updates on Riyadat Women’s Development Centre
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), held a meeting with Dalal Al Qais, Group CEO of Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), to discuss ongoing developments at the Riyadat Women’s Development Centre.
SCW launches National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2025–2026
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King, has launched the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women 2025–2026.
SCW launch Women in Media Committee
In line with Decision (6) of 2025 issued by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on forming the Women in Media Committee, Lulwa Al Awadhi, SCW Secretary-General, issued Decision (24) of 2025 naming its members. The Committee’s purpose is to highlight the successes and efforts of Bahraini women and to increase their visibility in the media inside and outside the Kingdom.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim issues Decision (6) of 2025
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), issued Decision (6) of 2025 to establish a women’s committee in the media sector.
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.