News Centre
SCW General Secretariat holds first consultation meeting
The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), organised the first consultation meeting to discuss the Council's initiative on coordinating the efforts of government ministries and institutions to meet the needs of Bahraini women during emergencies.
SCW hosts awareness event on sharia mediation
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, organised an awareness event about mediation in sharia matters. The event, held at the council's headquarters, was attended by women’s associations and beneficiaries of the services of the SCW’s Women’s Support Centre.
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim, RUW holds graduation ceremony
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), the Royal University for Women (RUW) held its graduation ceremony for bachelor's and master's degree students.
HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates Aisha Al Haram
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and the President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), congratulated Aisha Al Haram on winning the largest global award for young people in the space sector, the Young Space Leaders Award, organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
HRH the Consort of HM the King congratulates Sonya Janahi on ILO appointment
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 Sonya Mohammed Janahi, member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), on her appointment as a Titular Member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Vice President of the International Organisation of Employers in Asia. She is the first Arab businesswoman to hold this position since the organisation's establishment.
Bahrain Quran Grand Price award ceremony for females winners held under the patronage of HRH Shaikha Sabeeka
Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and the President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), the Award ceremony for the 28th Bahrain Quran Grand Price for females winners was held at the Isa Cultural Centre (ICC).
HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates HM King
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and the President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on the success of the 33rd Arab Summit hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the presidency of HM the King.
Local, Arab winners of HRH Princess Sabeeka's Award for Productive Families honoured
Her Royal Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President, deputised Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, SCW member, INJAZ Bahrain Board of Directors Chairperson, to attend the closing ceremony of the 17th local edition and eighth Arab edition of the “Her Royal Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Productive Families”.
Wife of HM King congratulates newly elected Chairperson of NBB
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), sent a cable of congratulations to Hala Ali Yateem, on her election to chair the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB).
SCW participates in the UN’s 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women
The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) participated in the United Nations’ 68th session of the annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), where the Council was represented by Dr. Fatima Al Balushi, SWC member.