Manama:Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, hosted Lulwa Saleh Al Awadhi, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), to discuss ongoing parliamentary support for the empowerment of Bahraini women and collaboration with the SCW.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Speaker highlighted the progress made by Bahraini women in various developmental areas, attributing it to the royal care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Additionally, he acknowledged the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the King's Consort and SCW President.
The Speaker praised the contributions of Bahraini women to the country's development and extended his congratulations on the centenary of their participation in municipal elections. He reaffirmed the parliament's sustained support for women and emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation with the SCW.
The meeting included First Deputy Speaker Jaleela Alawi Al Sayed Hassan and members of the joint committee with the SCW, MPs Lulwa Ali Al Rumaihi and Hanan Mohammed Fardan. Also present were the Council of Representatives Secretary-General Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Assistant Secretary-General for Resources and Services and Chairperson of the Gender Balance Committee Dr. Yasser Saqr Al Shirawi, and Head of the Legal Advisers Authority Dr. Saleh Ibrahim Al Ghaith.