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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.
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.