BBK celebrates Woman's Day with groundbreaking initiatives

TDT | Manama                                                    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

BBK unveiled a series of learning and growth initiatives and programmes aimed at empowering the women employees at the bank on the occasion of Bahraini Woman's Day.

Dr. AbdulRahman Saif, Group Chief Executive, stated, "Through these programmes, we are paying tribute to the relentless efforts of women, celebrating their valuable contributions to diverse fields, and acknowledging their dedication and outstanding achievements that have not only propelled the Kingdom forward but have also been instrumental in shaping future generations."

Najwa Al Ahmed, Assistant General Manager of Human Resources and Administration and Chairperson of the BBK Women Empowerment Committee, highlighted the encouraging environment the Bank offers to its women employees, inspiring them to contribute to the progress and prosperity of the Kingdom across all sectors.

Coinciding with Bahraini Women’s Day, the Bank introduced the “Women on the Ladder” programme. This web-based initiative, conducted in collaboration with Cambridge University, aims to groom several talented female employees from various departments for leadership and management roles.

The bank also organised a full-day workshop, "Power of Pearls," for female employees. Another initiative included an honouring ceremony whereby several female employees of the bank were honoured by Dr. Saif. Furthermore, an empowering event designed exclusively for BBK female employees from the branches took place next to the Athar monument in collaboration with “Calm. Mess," known for their expertise in creating impactful and inspiring experiences.

Finally, to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, the Women Empowerment Committee arranged several focus group sessions encouraging women employees to speak up about their challenges and participate in addressing their issues to create positive change that supports the bank’s strategic objectives towards equal opportunities.