Women’s Leadership Push Gains Support

Economic and executive leaders in Bahrain have praised the Supreme Council for Women's (SCW) initiatives to increase the participation of Bahraini women in decision-making positions, particularly on boards of directors of public shareholding companies.

The remarks came during an awareness meeting organised by the Council at its headquarters in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Central Bank of Bahrain, Bahrain Bourse, Tamkeen, and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance.

The meeting focused on the importance of strengthening Bahraini women’s representation on company boards and developing their leadership capabilities.

Participants highlighted that awareness and training programmes, along with cooperation between the SCW and public and private sector institutions, have helped prepare qualified women to take up leadership roles, supporting corporate governance and enhancing the competitiveness of Bahrain’s economy.

They stressed the need to continue these efforts to expand women’s participation in economic decision-making.

MP Ahmed Al Salloom, Chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee at the Council of Representatives, said increasing women’s presence on boards represents an investment in national talent.

He praised Bahrain’s model in empowering women, attributing its progress to the support of the leadership and the initiatives of the Supreme Council for Women. 

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry First Vice Chairman Yousef Salahuddin said women’s representation on company boards is a key pillar in developing the private sector and improving governance and innovation in the business environment.

He affirmed the Chamber’s support for national initiatives that promote women’s economic empowerment, noting that Bahraini women have demonstrated their ability to contribute effectively to leading companies and decision-making processes.