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DERASAT, SCW to hold forum
07/Jun/2023

DERASAT, SCW to hold forum

The Sixth Annual Derasat Forum will convene on 14-15 June, under the theme ‘The Role of Women in Policy-Making, Think Tanks, and Research’ in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women (SCW).

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HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa congratulates HH Staff Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
07/Jun/2023

HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa congratulates HH Staff Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President sent a cable of congratulations His Highness Staff Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on his success in completing the Joint Command and Staff Course at the US Marine Corps University, in Virginia, the United States of America.

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HRH Princess Sabeeka’s congratulations conveyed to medal recipients
06/Jun/2023

HRH Princess Sabeeka’s congratulations conveyed to medal recipients

Hala Al Ansari, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), presented the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal of Medical Merit to council’s general secretariat staff members.

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Shaikha Hessa Girls School hosts 16th graduation ceremony
03/Jun/2023

Shaikha Hessa Girls School hosts 16th graduation ceremony

Shaikha Hessa Girls Schools hosted its sixteenth graduation ceremony. The 2023 batch included forty-two students who graduated with a high school diploma and an International Baccalaureate diploma.

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SCW meets US Congress delegation
31/May/2023

SCW meets US Congress delegation

The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) General Secretariat met with a US Congress staff delegation and discussed women's issues and developments. The delegation is on a follow up visit as part of their engagement programme with the SCW.

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Interior Minister attends ceremony organized by General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing
28/May/2023

Interior Minister attends ceremony organized by General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing

Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, attended today a ceremony by the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing.

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HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates NHRA's CEO on winning top WHO award
26/May/2023

HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates NHRA's CEO on winning top WHO award

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, sent a congratulatory cable to Dr. Mariam Adhbi Al-Jalahma, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), on being granted the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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GCC Women's Affairs Committee hold first meeting
25/May/2023

GCC Women's Affairs Committee hold first meeting

The Women's Affairs Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its first meeting virtually, under the chairmanship of the Kingdom of Bahrain, represented by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW).

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Winners of the 27th edition of Bahrain Quran Grand Prize honoured
20/May/2023

Winners of the 27th edition of Bahrain Quran Grand Prize honoured

The winners of the 27th Bahrain Quran Grand Prize were honoured during a ceremony held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW).

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SCW Secretary-General appreciates approval of Bahrain's proposal to form GCC women's affairs committee
16/May/2023

SCW Secretary-General appreciates approval of Bahrain's proposal to form GCC women's affairs committee

Hala Al Ansari, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), اhas expressed Bahrain's appreciation for efforts made by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in response to the Kingdom's proposal to form GCC committee for women's affairs.

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