Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister marks Bahrain Women’s Day

Manama, Dec. 1 (BNA): The Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister (FDPM) hosted a gathering to mark Bahrain Women’s Day, at Gudaibiya Palace. The Director General of the Office of the FDPM, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, highlighted the Kingdom’s pioneering role in empowering women, which has been reinforced by His Majesty King Hamad’s reform and development programme. In this regard, Shaikh Salman emphasised the commitment of the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in supporting the advancement of women's contributions and opportunities, including education, employment and social issues. Shaikh Salman went on to highlight the significant role played by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in driving forward the empowerment of women across the social, economic, and political spheres in Bahrain. On the role of women in Bahrain, Shaikh Salman noted that the increasing number of Bahraini women entering the labour market is a key demonstration of the Kingdom’s long-standing commitment to fostering viable and equal opportunities for its citizens. Shaikh Salman expressed his gratitude for the dedication and commitment of the women staff at the Office of the FDPM and highlighted that their work demonstrates the ongoing success of Bahrain’s women empowerment programmes. For their part, the female employees thanked Shaikh Salman and the FDPM senior management team for offering them professional development opportunities and for marking this special day for women all over Bahrain.