Royal support to Bahraini women praised

Manama, Mar. 7 (BNA): Representatives Council Speaker, Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, extended sincere congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the International Women’s Day which is observed on March 8. She lauded the achievements brought about for Bahraini women in various fields thanks to the royal support and the comprehensive development march. The Representatives Council Speaker expressed utmost thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the government’s efforts to ensure the advancement of Bahraini women. She also extended heartfelt congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), commending the key role played by SCW in facing the coronavirus pandemic. The Representatives Council Speaker lauded the distinguished contribution of Bahraini women working in the healthcare field, social organisations as well as public and non-government institutions, stressing their pioneering role in the kingdom’s efforts to handle the pandemic.