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Daily Tribune
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Empowering women
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), affirmed that the launch of the third edition of the Global Award for Women's Empowerment reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain's unwavering commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at enhancing the role of women as a key partner in sustainable development. This came in a recorded speech by HRH Princess Sabeeka at the award launch event on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She expressed her pride in the outcomes achieved by the award during its two previous cycles, which had a broad global impact and contributed to highlighting inspiring initiatives and projects targeting women in various countries around the world.
Daily Tribune
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Launches Third Edition of Princess Sabeeka Global Award for Women's Empowerment
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), has reaffirmed Bahrain's dedication to advancing global efforts for women's empowerment with the launch of the third edition of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women's Empowerment. HRH Princess Sabeeka made these remarks in a recorded speech during the award launch event, held on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). She underscored the award's significance as a platform for promoting sustainable initiatives that empower women worldwide. Highlighting the award's success over the past two editions, HRH Princess Sabeeka expressed pride in its role in showcasing exemplary projects that support women across different nations. She noted that the launch of the third edition aligns with Bahrain's silver jubilee celebrations of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne, reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to fostering women's contributions to their communities and sustainable development. Calling for global participation, HRH Princess Sabeeka encouraged government institutions, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and individuals to engage with the award to strengthen its impact and align with international efforts to achieve sustainable development goals. Lulwa Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the SCW, emphasized the award's importance as a global platform that promotes women's empowerment across various sectors. She expressed appreciation to UN Women for its continued collaboration in managing the previous editions and launching the third. Al Awadhi also praised the role of the UN Women Regional Office in overseeing the award's implementation and ensuring its objectives are met worldwide. She reiterated Bahrain's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote gender equality and advance women's participation at local, regional, and international levels. Dr. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women and Chair of the Award Committee, underscored the award's role in supporting global women's empowerment programs. She highlighted the significant contributions of past winners in advancing gender equality and praised Bahrain's dedication to sustainable development goals. Dr. Moez Doraid, Regional Director of UN Women in the Arab States, described the award as a model of effective partnership between Bahrain and UN Women. He noted that the third edition builds on the success of its predecessors, which attracted participation from over 90 countries and increased private sector engagement due to awareness efforts by UN Women. The Bahraini delegation, led by Lulwa Al Awadhi, continues its participation in the 69th session of the CSW, which runs until March 21. The delegation attended a side event organized by the Saudi Family Affairs Council in collaboration with the League of Arab States, titled "Perspectives on the Care Economy," featuring discussions on policies from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, South Africa, and the Arab League. Additionally, the delegation participated in a session titled "Women in Gaza," organized by the Arab League in partnership with UN Women. On the sidelines, Al Awadhi held discussions with Dr. Abdulaziz Al Wasel, Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN and Chair of the CSW session, and Buthaina bint Ali Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family of Qatar, to explore regional women's achievements and strategies for further empowerment. The Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women's Empowerment continues to be a key initiative in advancing gender equality and promoting sustainable development worldwide.
Daily Tribune
19-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
HRH Princess Sabeeka Inaugurates Bahrain International Garden Show
Under the esteemed patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and Chairperson of the Advisory Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development, inaugurated the Bahrain International Garden Show at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. The event was attended by several dignitaries, officials, and representatives from both the public and private sectors. HRH Princess Sabeeka highlighted the significant role of royal patronage in fostering the growth and evolution of the exhibition, solidifying its position as a crucial platform for advancing sustainable agricultural development. She emphasized Bahrain's dedication to food security, environmental sustainability, and the enhancement of agricultural sectors, ensuring a balance between urban expansion and green spaces to support the well-being of citizens and the nation's prosperity. Expressing pride in the broad participation witnessed at the exhibition, HRH Princess Sabeeka noted its importance as one of the premier specialized agricultural exhibitions in the region. She commended the contributions of official and private institutions in showcasing cutting-edge agricultural innovations and technologies, which are instrumental in advancing sustainability and expanding green spaces. These efforts, she stressed, play a vital role in enabling Bahraini farmers to adapt to modern agricultural developments. During her visit, HRH Princess Sabeeka toured the exhibition's diverse pavilions, appreciating the remarkable advancements in sustainable agriculture and the state-of-the-art technologies on display. She extended her gratitude to all supporting and participating entities, acknowledging their invaluable efforts in ensuring the success of the event. She also praised their commitment to promoting agricultural and environmental awareness, reinforcing Bahrain's leadership in sustainable agricultural initiatives. The Bahrain International Garden Show continues to serve as a key platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration, reinforcing the Kingdom's efforts to bolster agricultural sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Bahrain News Gazette
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
HRH Princess Sabeeka Chairs Supreme Council for Women Meeting Focused on Bahraini Women's Progress
Manama: Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), presided over the council's fourth meeting of its eighth term (2022-2025). HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim expressed her appreciation for the steadfast support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa towards the council's work and all national initiatives aimed at advancing Bahraini women. According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH Princess Sabeeka emphasized that this support has empowered the SCW to achieve significant milestones in fulfilling His Majesty's vision, ensuring Bahraini women's contributions to national development and progress. She also praised the government's efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for its continuous support and collaboration with all SCW initiatives, aligning with government priorities. HRH Princess Sabeeka highlighted the importance of convening this meeting at the start of the year, acknowledging the initiatives and activities implemented over the past period. This includes the celebration of Bahraini Women's Day, which featured events that showcased the achievements and contributions of Bahraini women. During the meeting, HRH Princess Sabeeka acknowledged the initiatives launched by the SCW Secretariat in line with the council's third meeting decisions, notably the adoption of work priorities for 2024. These initiatives are in line with the Kingdom's celebrations of the 25th anniversary of HM the King's accession to the throne. She underscored that the preparation of the National Plan (2025-2026) by a specialized committee comprising SCW members and the Secretariat team includes both ongoing and new initiatives. HRH Princess Sabeeka noted that these efforts aim to further support Bahraini women's advancement, enhance their participation in all sectors, safeguard their achievements, and ensure the sustainability of their contributions to national development. The council also reviewed a briefing by Lulwa Al Awadhi, Acting Secretary General of the SCW, on the implementation of 2024 priorities and the national celebrations marking His Majesty the King's Silver Jubilee. The report also covered the SCW's preparations for the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025-2026). The council was briefed on the Secretariat's efforts to renew MoUs with various government and civil society entities to enhance cooperation on women-related matters. It also reviewed reports on SCW's membership in specialized national committees and a proposal for a women's empowerment programme for board membership in publicly listed companies on the Bahrain Bourse. The council also discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation with relevant entities to support Bahraini women in various social, professional, and legal sectors.
