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Bahraini Leader Wins Arab Women Excellence Award for Community Development
Dr. Maha Saleh Hussain Al Shehab, a former member of the Board of Trustees at the Bahrain Institute for Political Development, has been awarded the Arab Women Excellence Award 2025 in the field of community development.
The honor, now in its fifth edition, was presented by the Arab Women Committee of the League of Arab States after Dr. Al Shehab was nominated by Bahrain's Supreme Council for Women and selected by the award's judging panel.
The award celebrates Arab women who make a significant impact in their communities and encourages both government and private institutions to support female leadership. It highlights success stories, promotes women's empowerment, and inspires young women to innovate, excel, and contribute to their national economies.
Presented annually by the League of Arab States, the award recognizes outstanding Arab women in diverse fields such as science, education, arts, literature, media, and sports. Winners are chosen through a comprehensive evaluation process that showcases the creativity, achievements, and leadership skills of women across the Arab world.
Dr. Al Shehab's recognition reflects Bahrain's commitment to empowering women and supporting their active role in building society.
