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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.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim congratulates Dr. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid on being honoured as Arab Sport Personality of the Year
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Shaikha Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, member of SCW, member of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Committee in sports, on being honoured as the Arab Sports Personality of the Year. This recognition was awarded as part of the 2024 Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Women Sports Award, acknowledging her outstanding role in advancing women’s sports in the Arab world.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim congratulates Health Minister
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, on receiving the award for distinguished woman in the Arab health sector from the Arab Health Federation in recognition of her contributions to healthcare.
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim congratulates Amal Al Binali on her election as IAF vice president
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), sent a cable of congratulations to Amal Jassim Al Binali, Chief of Strategic Planning & Project at the National Space Science Agency (NSSA), on her election as Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
SCW Secretary-General issues decision to form HH Shaikha Hessa bint Salman volunteering award committee
Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), issued decision (30) of 2024 establishing the committee for the "HH Shaikha Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa Award for Voluntary Youth Work" for its fourth edition (2024-2026).