President Samaa: The wise leadership plays a major role in supporting the success of women's empowerment strategies.

The President of the Bahrain Strategic Planning Society, Professor Samaa Yousef Al-Rais, expressed her profound happiness at the high level of development and prosperity achieved by Bahraini women in all fields that directly contribute to achieving the desired development. This progress is attributed to the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, may God protect him, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him. She also commended the efforts of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, and the unlimited support she provides to Bahraini women in all sectors.

On the occasion of Bahraini Women's Day, the President of the Bahrain Strategic Planning Society extended her warmest congratulations to women in all fields of work and achievement, wishing them continued progress and prosperity in fulfilling their aspirations at all national, social, and personal levels. She emphasized that Bahraini women have always been known for their perseverance and diligence, working hard and sincerely to the best of their ability to prove their worth and competence. Recent figures and statistics indicate that Bahraini women have an active presence in all areas related to economic development, as evidenced by the number of active commercial registrations, their presence in the banking sector, and their representation in government institutions, even at the highest leadership levels. This underscores the wise leadership's attention to and support for Bahraini women, recognizing them as a powerful force contributing to the advancement of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Samaa Al-Rais expressed her appreciation to the Supreme Council for Women, led by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, for its ongoing efforts to enhance women's participation in all aspects of public, economic, and political life. She stated that the Supreme Council for Women's achievements since its establishment represent a qualitative leap for Bahraini women on all levels. She emphasized that Bahraini women are the cornerstone of preserving the family unit, and that the advancement of women leads to the advancement of society as a whole, which in turn contributes to the Kingdom's development, progress, and prosperity. The President of the Association called for "strengthening partnerships among all relevant entities to ensure the continued support of initiatives that empower women and open new horizons for them."

Samaa Al-Rais explained that the Bahraini Strategic Planning Society, whose board of directors she chairs, is a leading international professional association that encourages excellence in applying the foundations of strategic planning by 2030. Bahraini women in the society work with skill and professionalism and share all tasks with their male counterparts in order to achieve the goals for which the society was founded, in order to strengthen the role of women as a worthy partner in building the state after the years (Silver Jubilee) of the blessed reform process proved the ability of Bahraini women to challenge and innovate, and that their successive successes contribute to achieving sustainable development and enhancing social stability.