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His Majesty King exchanges National Day greetings with HRH Princess Sabeeka
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), in celebration of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day, the 25th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne, and the accompanying national events.
SCW Sec Gen leads delegation at ESCWA Women’s Committee meeting in Oman
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), led the SCW delegation at the 12th session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Committee on Women, held in Muscat, Oman, from December 8-9. The meeting brought together representatives from national mechanisms, ministries, and organisations concerned with women’s affairs in member states.
Bahrain Trust inaugurates Portrait of Bahraini Women art exhibition
Bahrain Trust inaugurated the “Portrait of Bahraini Women” art exhibition to celebrate Bahraini Women’s Day. The event was held under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Injaz Bahrain Chairperson, and Member of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW).
HM King exchanges congratulations with HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim on Bahraini Women’s Day
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on Bahraini Women’s Day, which coincides this year with the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister exchanges cables with 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 the Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, on the occasion of Bahraini Women's Day, which coincides with Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years since HM the King’s accession to the throne.
HM King deputises HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad to attend Bahraini Women’s Day celebration
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a speech marking Bahraini Women’s Day, which reads as follows: “It is with great pleasure and appreciation that we issue this speech on the occasion of Bahraini Women’s Day, beginning by expressing our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to the leader of national women’s empowerment, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa. Throughout her remarkable journey of impactful achievements, Her Royal Highness has embodied Bahraini women's civilised and honourable image, fulfilling her national responsibilities with dedication and excellence.
SCW celebrates the achievements of Bahraini women throughout the years
The Kingdom of Bahrain celebrates Bahraini Women’s Day on December 1, an annual national occasion launched in 2008 by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) under the slogan, "I Read.. Learned.. Participated".
HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa attends the second edition of the Hospital Schools Art Exhibition “3alimny 2”: 21 November 2024
Her Highness Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, Consort of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), today attended the second edition of the Hospital School Students Art Exhibition “3alimny 2”, organised by the Bahrain Trust Foundation at the Safeya Ali Kanoo Hub.
Under patronage of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim, Chairman of SCH inaugurates BDOC
Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) and President of the Bahrain Diabetes Society, inaugurated the Bahrain Diabetes and Obesity Conference (BDOC).
Housing Ministry, SCW hold first joint committee meeting
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) held the first meeting of their joint committee, chaired by Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing, and Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Acting Secretary General at SCW. The meeting focused on housing services for Bahraini women.