Bahraini women praised for key role as dependable partners in nation-building

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Bahraini women took the spotlight yesterday as dependable partners in nation-building.

On the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) yesterday, congratulatory messages poured in for Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and SCW President.

They took pride in the establishment of SCW, highlighting its role in enhancing the status of Bahraini women in the community and boosting their contribution to achieving the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

March of development

His Highness Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to HRH Princess Sabeeka praising her in leading the march of development and achievement for Bahraini women.

HH the Deputy Prime Minister lauded the ongoing efforts and the national empowerment strategy to avail of the competence of Bahraini women in boosting the Kingdom’s development march.

The Deputy Prime Minister commended the advanced status of Bahraini women in regional and international gatherings which contributed to turning the kingdom into a pioneering model in women empowerment.

Effective participation

High Highness Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa lauded HRH Princess Sabeeka’s efforts in support of Bahraini women in order to ensure their effective participation in developing their society, in implementation of HM the King’s visions, and to achieve the goals and initiatives of the government, led by HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Deputy Premier asserted that the SCW is one of the fruitful outcomes of HM King Hamad’s Reform Project, and has become, thanks to the HRH Princess Sabeeka’s efforts, a milestone in the Kingdom’s history.

He added that the SCW has become a major national institution that paved the way for Bahraini women to hold high leadership posts, and contribute to building the nation, alongside men.

Pride of the nation

Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa expressed sincere congratulations on the occasion, wishing HRH Princess Sabeeka further success in promoting the role of Bahraini women as a partner in building the nation and the future.

The Royal Court Minister commended the SCW’s achievements, describing them as the pride of the nation.

Unlimited royal support

Constitutional Court President Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa commended the unlimited support of HM the King which helped carry out the ambitious visions and initiatives of HRH Princess Sabeeka.

He also praised the outstanding role of HRH Princess Sabeeka in implementing programmes aimed at empowering Bahraini women.

Dynamic force

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa lauded the Council’s great achievements that have enhanced the progress of Bahraini women and empowered them to become a dynamic force in the comprehensive development process during the prosperous reign of HM the King.

HH Shaikh Mohammed stressed that the support of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to enhance the progress of Bahraini women contributed to their steady achievements at various levels.

Sound directives

Adviser for Political and Economic Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince, Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, lauded the SCW’s successes which consolidated Bahraini women’s status at all levels and gatherings, thanks to the royal care, making it a global think tank to be emulated as a role model for enhancing women’s advancement.

He asserted that Bahrain’s prestigious reputation in the field of women’s advancement and the Bahraini women’s strides in all fields are the outcome of HRH Princess Sabeeka’s sound directives.

Holding highest posts

Bahrain Journalists’ Association (BJA) President Isa Al Shaiji lauded the landmark achievements attained by the SCW, consolidating Bahraini women’s status and rights at all levels, as well as enabling them to hold the highest posts, and play their full role in the comprehensive development march, currently witnessed by the kingdom.

The BJA chief expressed pride in the performance of Bahraini women in the press and the media, appreciating the support of the SCW to Bahraini women in this field

Tremendous support

President of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), Lieutenant General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa underscored the tremendous support accorded to Bahraini women by HRH Princess Sabeeka in various developmental sectors.

The SCH head pointed out that three Bahraini women have taken up the post of Health Minister so far which reflects the role of SCW in empowering Bahraini women.

Partners in accomplishments

Chief of Public Security, Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, highlighted that Bahraini women had been partners in the national accomplishments.

The Chief said that fortunately, the occasion coincides with the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Women Police.

Increasing achievements

Arab Parliament Speaker Adel bin Abdulrahman Al Asoomi said the establishment of the SCW was a royal initiative aimed at strengthening the status of Bahraini women, increasing their achievements in all fields and institutionalising all efforts to support their advancement and enhance their progress and status at all levels.

Al Asoomi noted that Bahraini women have been able to reach prestigious posts regionally and internationally.