Key changes to Bahraini Women’s Advancement Award

TDT | Manama

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Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), issued Edict (10) of 2024, amending Edict (7) of 2006, regarding the categories and benefits of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Advancement of Bahraini Women.

The edict stated that the award is designated for the best performing ministries, official and private institutions, civil society organisations, and individuals.

It was issued “following a review of Royal Order (5) of 2004 on the establishment of the HRH Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Bahraini Women’s Advancement, Royal Order (17) of 2019 on amending Royal Order (5) of 2004 on establishing the Prize of the President of the SCW for the Empowerment of Bahrain Women and Edict (7) of 2006 on the categories and benefits of the award, and upon the proposal of the Secretary General of the SCW.

The edict stipulated the purpose of the award’s levels and benefits for ministries, official and private institutions, and civil society organisations.

The winning entity will receive several benefits, including a financial reward to support projects or training programmes dedicated to working women, a shield with the award’s logo, and a certificate of appreciation presented by the SCW President.

The winner is also entitled to display the award’s logo on its premises for a period of two years. For the individuals category, the winner will be granted with a financial reward allocated to supporting projects or developmental programmes specifically for women, a shield with the award’s logo, and a certificate of appreciation presented by the SCW President. HRH Princess Sabeeka also issued Edict (11) of 2024, regarding the formation of the Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Advancement of Bahraini Women Committee for the Eighth Edition (2024-2026).