Dr. Sumaya Al Jowder Participates in the 16th Gulf Sociologists Forum in Riyadh

Dr. Sumaya Al Jowder, President of the Bahrain Women Union, participated in the 16th Gulf Sociologists Forum, organized by the Gulf Sociologists Association and the Saudi Association for Professional Sociology, under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The forum was held in Riyadh from 30 September to 1 October 2026.

This year’s forum was held under the theme “Social Work and Opportunities to Benefit from Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence,” bringing together a distinguished group of specialists and professionals in the field of social work from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Dr. Al Jowder attended the forum at her own expense, reaffirming her commitment to supporting Bahrain’s representation at specialized Gulf events and keeping abreast of the latest developments and experiences in the field of social work.

Ms. Fathiya Al Kawhaji, President of the Contemporary Women’s Association and a member of the Gulf Sociologists Association, also participated in the forum. Her participation contributed to enriching discussions and facilitating the exchange of expertise and experiences among specialists from GCC countries.

The forum addressed several topics related to the evolution of social work practices amid digital transformation. Discussions also explored opportunities to apply artificial intelligence technologies to enhance professional practices and improve the efficiency of social services.

This participation reflects the Bahrain Women Union’s commitment to strengthening its presence at specialized Gulf forums, exchanging expertise and experiences in social work, and keeping pace with technological developments that contribute to advancing social work and institutional practices.