Manama:Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, highlighted the centenary of Bahraini women's participation in municipal elections as a pivotal moment in Bahrain's history. This milestone acknowledges the significant contributions of women to public life and national development since the early stages of municipal work in the kingdom.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Speaker praised the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for women's advancement, along with the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Al Musallam expressed gratitude towards Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), for her role in promoting equal opportunities, gender balance, and women's representation in decision-making roles.
He reaffirmed the Council of Representatives' dedication to protecting women's rights through legislative means and parliamentary oversight, stressing the importance of ongoing collaboration with the SCW. Al Musallam commended the council's programs for their impact on increasing women's representation in elected councils and leadership roles across diplomatic, judicial, and economic sectors.
He also remarked that the centenary serves as an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past century and to continue building on these successes to support Bahrain's comprehensive development process.