Celebrating Bahraini women's forward march

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, yesterday at the Sakhir Palace, received President of the Supreme Council for Women HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa accompanied by members of the jury panel of HRH the Princess’s Global Award for Women Empowerment on the sidelines of the panel’s meeting in Bahrain.

HM the King expressed appreciation of the national efforts made by all institutions, notably the SCW chaired by HRH wife of HM the King, which has committed since its inception to boosting women’s status in society.

HM the King noted the SCW’s efforts to introduce the Bahraini women’s contributions to the national development efforts, in addition to their family responsibilities. HM the King stressed promoting the Bahraini women’s rights to continue their contributions to serve the nation and the community, pointing out that Bahraini women’s contributions are a role model to follow in a unified society that embraces various religions and sects and welcomes everyone.

HM the King thanked members of the jury panel for their role in highlighting the goals of the award at the global level based on principles of justice, an equal partnership between man and woman in urban construction and maintaining human security and stability.