Happy International Women’s Day!
In light of this day, we’re shouting out to all the Bahraini women who aren’t only working hard but setting the bar in their respective fields. These women really work to bring Bahrain to the forefront – you ladies make us proud each and every day!!!
HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa
Starting out strong with HRH Princess Sabeeka, who is the head of the Supreme Council for Women, and has advocated for women’s rights in the country for decades. You can watch her Women’s Day speech from 2006 above!
HE Shaikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa
HE Shaikha Hala is the Director General of the Culture and Arts, working alongside HE Shaikha Mai to promote and document Bahrain’s Heritage. Not only that, but aside from all responsibilities she has to take care of, she makes sure to pursue her own creative and artistic path on the daily.
You
Yes, you! you are one of the most influential women in Bahrain and a crucial part of our society. You are beautiful, brave, smart, fierce, lovable, kind and so much more. You are enough and always will be!
Manal Fakhrawi
Manal Fakhrawi is a Bahraini Athlete and Equestrian, she is the first & only female Bahraini jockey who recently took home first place in HM the King’s Endurance Cup!
Mariam Maher
Mariam Maher (Mary) is Bahrain’s first esport world champion scoring the female category trophy of the inaugural VCT Game Changers in Berlin!
Yasmeen Fayez & Hessa Al Essa
Yasmeen & Hessa are Bahraini football players that play at Al Nassr Club! Both took part in the Women’s squad that won the first Saudi Women’s Premier League Cup for the 2022-2023 season!
Hessa Al Khalifa
Hessa, also known as @CuriouslyHungry is a local chef who is just a delight to keep up with. She cooks, teaches, collaborates, and does it all, really! Shout out to all your interesting stories, Hessa!
Nayla Janahi
Nayla Janahi is one of the most inspiring women in Bahrain! She is a TV Presenter, as well as an icon of Bahraini women! If you ever need fit inspo, you definitely want to check her out!
Jehan Alkhateeb
Also known as Jehan Write, is one of the most inspiring ladies! She is a storyteller, writer, and the woman behind Daera Podcast. She shares thought-provoking and inspiring stories about local and global social issues!
Zainab Alsabba
If you’re into the Bahraini art scene, you’ve heard of Zainab by now. She’s an architect who specializes in minimalistic mixed media works that really make you contemplate life itself. Her installation pieces are simple yet so thought-provoking and we can’t look away!
So to all the women out there reading this! Be you, you’re a gem and we appreciate you all!
Women Power!
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