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Biz Bahrain
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Biz Bahrain
Shura Council and SCW sign agreement to advance women's role in development
Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, and Dr. Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), signed a cooperation agreement between the two councils. The agreement aims to enhance coordination in the development and advancement of women's affairs across constitutional and civil institutions, support their role in public life, and ensure their integration into comprehensive development efforts. It builds on existing cooperation through the Gender Balance Committee and other legal frameworks. Al Saleh emphasised that the agreement marks a key step in strengthening institutional cooperation and joint efforts to develop policies and legislation that advance Bahraini women's active participation across all sectors. He noted that this aligns with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He also highlighted the importance of partnership with the SCW, commending its leadership under Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW, in promoting women's empowerment and integrating their needs into national development. He added that the Shura Council prioritises national goals for women's progress, recognising their key role in national development, and remains committed to supporting initiatives and legislation that uphold their rights, safeguard achievements, and enhance their role in decision-making. On her part, Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan described the agreement as a key milestone in institutional cooperation, aiming to reinforce national partnership in supporting the advancement of Bahraini women and strengthening their presence in national arenas, particularly within the legislative sphere. Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan Al Khalifa stated that the cooperation reflects the vision and guidance of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, who champions integrated national efforts to empower women as equal and active partners in development and policy-making. The agreement provides for each side to form a specialised committee to monitor the implementation of the national gender balance model. These committees will work to establish the necessary legislative and regulatory frameworks to integrate women's needs using the tools and mechanisms available within each party's competencies, in line with the principle of equal opportunities and gender balance. The agreement also allows the Shura Council to invite SCW representatives to attend meetings of its permanent and ad hoc committees to provide input on draft laws and legislative proposals related to women's affairs. The agreement further aims to enhance cooperation on delegations and participation in conferences and forums at local, regional, and international levels related to women's issues, contributing to the promotion of Bahrain's parliamentary experience in supporting women's involvement in comprehensive national development. It also includes cooperation in organising joint activities, exchanging information, statistics, expertise, and conducting research and studies related to legislative proposals concerning women's affairs. BNA(R)
Daily Tribune
02-04-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Princess Sabeeka Global Award Third Cycle Receives Broad Media Attention
The third cycle of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women Empowerment has attracted wide media attention. Commentators highlighted its international scope and commended its role in recognizing exceptional efforts to promote women's empowerment at both the institutional and individual levels. Dr. Lulwa Bu Dalamah, a columnist at Al Ayam, described the launch of the new cycle as a major milestone. She noted that it demonstrates Bahrain's commitment to gender equality and its innovative approach to addressing women's issues. Ali Hussain, journalist and media commentator, emphasized the Award's contribution to Bahrain's global reputation. He said it offers a strong example of how inclusive development and sustainable empowerment can be supported. He also highlighted the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in leading this initiative.
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Princess Sabeeka Global Award for Women's Empowerment Recognized as a Key Development Initiative
His Excellency Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, has praised the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women's Empowerment, describing it as a successful and vital development initiative. He emphasized that the award highlights the prestigious international standing achieved by Bahraini women and their active contributions to the country's comprehensive development journey under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He commended the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, in launching the third edition of the Global Award for Women's Empowerment. The launch coincides with Bahrain's Silver Jubilee celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad's accession to the throne. Al-Musallam further noted that parliamentary diplomacy prioritizes the global award in its external engagements, recognizing its significance in advancing women's role in sustainable development. The award underscores the contributions of governments, corporations, civil society organizations, and experts in empowering women and girls worldwide. He highlighted the sustainable achievements of Bahraini women and the continuous efforts to share these success stories on an international scale. He stressed the importance of promoting best practices that enhance women's global standing and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to gender equality. The Supreme Council for Women remains committed to reinforcing women's participation in all developmental sectors, acknowledging them as strategic partners in decision-making, work, and progress. The Speaker also lauded Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka's influential role in advocating for women's empowerment both regionally and globally. Through this prestigious award, Bahrain has established a global platform that encourages innovation and creativity in women's empowerment initiatives, motivating institutions and individuals to develop programs that support women's advancement across various sectors. Additionally, Al-Musallam acknowledged the Supreme Council for Women's instrumental role in achieving ambitious goals for women's progress. He reaffirmed the Council of Representatives' commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Supreme Council for Women through joint efforts, proposals, and initiatives aimed at enhancing women's opportunities in diverse fields and sectors.
Bahrain News Gazette
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Bahrain Advocates for Gender Equality at 69th UN Commission on Status of Women Session
New York: A Bahraini delegation participated in a ministerial session in the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The theme of the session reviewed and appraised the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. The review included an assessment of current challenges that affect the implementation of the Platform for Action, the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women, and its contribution towards the full realization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to Bahrain News Agency, Ambassador Jamal Faris Al Ruwaie, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, delivered the Kingdom's statement, underscoring Bahrain's commitment to integrating sustainable development goals into national policies. He highlighted the economic recovery and sustainable development plan within the Government Plan (2023-2026) and the Kingdom's pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. He emphasised Bahrain's continued efforts, through the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), to integrate women's needs into national development, guided by the National Action Charter and the Constitution, with strong political support. He noted that Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and SCW President, recently approved the National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025-2026) to advance women's leadership across various domains. Al Ruwaie highlighted Bahrain's National Model for Gender Balance, which reflects the country's success in advancing women's roles, including holding five ministerial positions, such as the appointment of a female Minister of Sustainable Development in 2022. He also noted the increasing presence of Bahraini women in leadership and decision-making roles. The ambassador underscored Bahrain's support for global efforts to empower women and integrate them into sustainable development initiatives. During the session, member states reviewed progress on implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and sustainable development goals, stressing the need to amend legislation, adopt gender-responsive budgets, and launch awareness programmes to protect females from technological risks while supporting female entrepreneurs. The organising committee expressed appreciation for member states' contributions to women's empowerment and efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination, underscoring the importance of such meetings in sharing best practices. On the sidelines of the session, Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, SCW Secretary-General, met with Amal Ammar, President of Egypt's National Council for Women, to discuss cooperation and the exchange of expertise, particularly in gender-responsive budgeting and equal opportunity committees. They also reviewed renewing the 2008 memorandum of understanding between the two councils. Al Awadhi invited Egypt's National Council for Women to participate in the third edition of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women's Empowerment, launched at the session. She noted that nominee Nawal Sayed Mostafa Attia of Egypt won the Individuals category in the 2022 edition.
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.
