Women's contributions to development march stressed

Manama, Mar 30 (BNA): Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi today received a delegation from Arab Women Investors Union (AWIU) led by Dr. Huda Jalal Yassi, on the sidelines of their participation in the "B to B International Businesswomen’s Forum and Exhibition" organized by Bahrain Businesswomen's Society (BBS) under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). The Information Minister praised the active participation of Bahraini women in supporting the national economic, trade and investment movement, in the development of press and media sector, and in assuming executive, legislative and judicial offices in the prosperous era of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The minister took pride in the contributions of Bahraini working and business women in all walks of life, thanks to the SCW President's efforts in empowering them and boosting their presence in government and private sectors. He lauded the women's vital role in promoting the march of reforms and democracy through their participation in decision-making as ministers, undersecretaries, parliamentarians and members of municipalities. He said that they have proven high competencies in assuming leadership posts and have gained the confidence of the international community as members of regional and international organizations. He pointed the implementation of a wide variety of projects and programmes to empower women politically, economically and socially in the context of equal opportunities and gender equality to reflecting the bright image of Bahrain under the royal leadership and the government led by HRH Prime Minister and HRH Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister.