Bahraini Women’s Day observed

The Kingdom yesterday marked Bahraini Women’s Day in style. Many activities and events were hosted by different departments and companies to mark the occasion, which highlighted the success accomplished by Bahraini women in various fields. Supreme Council for Women (SCW)’s Secretary-General Hala Al Ansari hailed the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister to Bahrain’s youth development policies in the future. Ms Al Ansari was speaking during the SCW’s participation in Youth Summit 2018 held under the auspices of HRH the Crown Prince.

She hailed the tremendous support of HRH the Crown Prince and his directives and follow-up of adoption and activation of the SCW recommendations and approval of His Majesty the King for their leading role in Bahrain’s progressive policy of empowering women to assume high positions.

“This has benefited national economic competitiveness in line with Bahrain Vision 2030 based on equal and fair opportunity for all citizens.” The SCW secretary-general also lauded the recommendations of the Executive Commission presided by HRH the Crown Prince, including the commission’s recommendation of adoption of a comprehensive system for governance to ensure equal opportunity at the national level.