His Majesty King Hamad has praised Bahraini women’s wide-ranging achievements and landmark contributions to the kingdom’s development, along with men.
In a statement marking Bahraini Women’s Day, observed annually on December 1, the King commended the role played by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), led by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King and SCW president, in empowering women.
He asserted that the designation of a national day for Bahraini women is in line with his keenness to make the occasion a national gesture to salute women and express appreciation and gratitude to them for their continuous contributions to the nation-building process throughout Bahrain’s history. They have established themselves as well-deserved partners in enhancing development, as well as an essential source of stability and security of the Bahraini society, whose members are supportive of women’s role and proud of their achievements, he said.
“The results achieved by Bahraini women, alongside men, in driving the progress of modern Bahrain, and their widely acknowledged performance have proven that celebrating their giving is a deserved national recognition to highlight their notable achievements, and demonstrate the outcome of their contributions.
“On this occasion, we praise the vital and honourable role performed by the SCW, under the distinguished leadership of Princess Sabeeka, along with the contributions of its members and the employees of its secretariat general.
“These efforts have had the deepest impact on the progress of Bahrain and its leading position on the international arena, in light of the rights that Bahraini women enjoy and the progress they have achieved, which has empowered them to undertake their roles and responsibilities to the fullest.
“Throughout its institutional work, the SCW has demonstrated our vision on the advancement and progress of Bahraini women. It has become, as we wished, one of the products of our comprehensive development process that has paved the way for Bahraini women, as full-fledged citizens.
“Today, thanks to those efforts, women are an integral component in the process of modernisation and development, becoming more aware of their rights, in thought and practice, and capable of assuming their responsibilities with competence and confidence,” the King added.
His Majesty extended appreciation and gratitude to Bahraini women for their keenness to undertake their national and family roles to the fullest.
He affirmed that the collective national efforts of Bahraini women and men contribute to ensuring a better present and future for the kingdom.
The King affirmed that Bahraini women will always remain a symbol of endless dedication, wishing them continued success in serving the country.
Saluting women – Pages 8-9
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