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HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim chairs fifth SCW meeting in its eighth term
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), chaired the Council’s fifth meeting of its eighth term (2022 – 2025).
Supreme Council for Women celebrates its 24th anniversary
August 22, 2025, marks the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), created as an advisory body under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the foremost supporter of Bahraini women’s advancement. The Council serves as the national reference authority for women’s affairs, chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King.
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 24th anniversary of the establishment of the SCW.
SCW receives Royal Police Academy delegation
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) received a delegation from the Royal Police Academy comprising cadets enrolled in the academy’s bachelor’s programme, as part of ongoing cooperation aimed at familiarising students with the Council’s role and the contribution of Bahraini women to national development.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated by HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today 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 occasion of the 24th anniversary of the SCW.
SCW Youth Committee hosts discussions at Youth City 2030
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW)’s Youth Committee organised two discussion sessions for young people as part of its participation in Youth City 2030.
SCW Sec Gen highlights election of three female journalists to BJA board reflects prominent role of Bahraini women in media
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), said the election of three female journalists to the board of the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) for the 2025–2027 term reflects the growing role of Bahraini women in the media and highlights their progress in leadership positions. She noted this achievement reflects national efforts to empower women and ensure their active participation across sectors.
Housing Minister, SCW Sec Gen inspect Masaken 2 project in Al Hidd Housing City
Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, accompanied by Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), made an inspection visit to the Masaken 2 project in Al Hidd Housing City to review progress and completion rates, in the presence of officials from the ministry and the council.
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.