The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has extended thanks to His Highness King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for approving the National Plan to implement the National Strategy on the uplift of Bahraini women. 


The council praised the king  for his continuous support and directives to all the concerned sides to cooperate with the SCW . 
    Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, First Lady and president of the SCW, chaired the fifth meeting of the SCW’s fourth session.

Secretary-General of the SCW, Hala Al Ansari, said the session also reviewed the Secretariat-General’s report on the kingdom’s reservations to the committee against some procedures it has taken.

The secretary-general also said that the meeting discussed the Secretariat-General’s proposals regarding the celebration of the Bahraini Women’s Day 2013, noting that theme will be about women’s work in the media field with the aim of highlighting their contributions in such a key sector. 


Countdown begins 
for Formula 1 race

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), in cooperation with national carrier Gulf Air, has started next week its official 60-day countdown to the region’s biggest and most highly anticipated sporting and social event: the 2013 Formula 1™ Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

The annual festival of top-class motor racing and entertainment takes place on April 19-20-21 at BIC: “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, in Sakhir.

It will be the fourth round of the 2013 FIA Formula 1™ World Championship.

Speaking at a Press conference at the circuit premises, BIC Chief Executive Shaikh, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, revealed an array of details about this year’s event, which will be the ninth event Bahrain will be hosting.    

Among the major announcements, Shaikh Salman unveiled the official slogan for this year Grand Prix weekend: “Imagine Your Moment”.

Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer, Maher Salman Jabr Al Musallam, was also spoke about Gulf Air’s involvement and support for the Formula 1™ extravaganza.

Shopping exhibitions 
by Bahraini families

The Minister of Social Development, Fatima Al Bulooshi, has said that the Shopping Exhibits — by productive Bahraini families — being held in the kingdom— are basically meant to promote the products designed by the Bahraini families.

There were about 30 exhibitons last year inside and outside the country, she said.

“Made in My Home,” shopping exhibition, which is being held at Gulf Hotel on February 25, 26 under the patronage of Shaikha Thajba Bint Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, is part of such events.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Social Development has shown a great concern with updating the services system it provides to support the productive families project through establishing a number of specialised centres which provide free training courses.

The ministry calls the individuals to improve their productive competencies and capabilities, as they are trained through rehabilitation programmes in the occupational and professional areas.

All citizens who have a desire to join the training programmes and courses can contact toll free hotline of the Ministry 80008088 or by visiting the ministry’s Web site www.social.gov.bh .

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