Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) expressed her great pride in the outcome of the parliamentary and municipal elections.
She applauded the election of eight women to the House of Representatives and three women to municipal councils.
The SWC President was pleased with the performance of the women who were determined to activate their political participation and took the initiative to run in elections and contribute to the national democratic process.
“It is a patriotic and proud moment in appreciation of these successive achievements of women in Bahrain,” HRH Princess Sabeeka said. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his continuous support to ensure their equal participation in the national building process and to preserve Bahraini women’s advanced status in national affairs.”
HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulated the Bahraini women who won the elections, praised their efforts, and wished them success.