MANAMA, June 18 -- The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has announced the launch of the 6th edition of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for the Advancement of Bahraini Women.

The biennial prize is granted to ministries as well as public and private institutions for their distinguished efforts in supporting active Bahraini women and adopting strategies to integrate their needs in development and equal opportunities.

The announcement was made at a press conference addressed by the SCW Secretary General Hala Al Ansari, the Head of the jury, and members of the jury.

Al Ansari pointed out the importance of the royal order to develop the name of the award and broaden the scope of its categories in tune with gr...