A tribute was paid to Bahraini women in recognition of their achievements and dedication in serving the nation and building its bright future.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks and deep appreciation to every Bahraini woman who spares no efforts to serve her country, community and family,” said Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) president, yesterday.
She made the statement on the eve of Bahraini Women’s Day, which falls on December 1.
This year’s celebration is being held under the theme. ‘Bahraini women in the fields of higher education and future sciences’.
Princess Sabeeka stressed the importance of this national occasion launched by His Majesty 11 years ago, thus making it an official celebration among other national day events.
The annual anniversary is being celebrated in tribute to Bahraini women in all walks of life – as mothers, educators, partners in national development and achievers in all productive sectors, dedicated more than ever to serving the nation and contributing to its progress and prosperity.
She commended all state institutions for activating programmes in the field of higher education and future sciences.
Princess Sabeeka praised women’s academic achievements which entitled them to hold leading positions, obtain high degrees and gain membership in international centres.
She underlined Bahraini women’s growing interest in the fields of future sciences and contribution to supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation and knowledge-based economy.
Princess Sabeeka delegated SCW Deputy President Dr Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa to attend the celebration at the University of Bahrain’s Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall in Sakhir Campus.
University President Dr Riyadh Hamza addressed the ceremony, stressed the university’s honour to host the ceremony, under the patronage of Princess Sabeeka.
He pointed to the importance of this year’s theme, which he said, supports the university’s 2016-2021 Development Plan, aimed at promoting future sciences.
Dr Hamza underlined dedicated efforts by Bahrain’s largest public university, along with its national and international partners, to turn the kingdom into a pioneering beacon of future sciences.
“Future science has become the focus of global attention, a field of competition, and a sign of development and progress.”
Dr Hamza addresses the audience.
He stress Bahraini women’s strides, accounting for 41.5 per cent of overall academic staff at the university.
Females make up around 65pc of overall number of its students, he pointed out.
Dr Hamza praised the pivotal role of the university as a purveyor of qualified human resources and launchpad for Bahraini women to embrace excellence, acquire a wealth of knowledge in pursuing their careers as scientists, innovators or pioneers and honouring Bahrain worldwide.
Dr Shaikha Mariam then honoured outstanding academic pioneers, holders of high degrees and women assuming leading positions.
A short documentary, Bahraini Women and Education, was screened during the ceremony, which featured also a brief presentation shedding light on this year’s celebration.
Dignitaries and officials at the ceremony yesterday.
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