04 December 2015
Arab Women of the Year Awards 2015 in London, H.E: “The award reflects Bahrain’s leadership, trust and belief in women.”
H.E Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities (BACA) has been granted the annual Arab Women Award for 2015 for her achievements in culture and education. H.E Shaikha Mai received the award during an honoring ceremony held on 3 December 2015 at Jumeirah Tower Carlton Hotel in London.
BACA’s president affirmed that the award reflects the confidence conferred by the Kingdom’s leadership on Bahraini women, especially regarding the preservation of Bahrain’s historical and humanitarian heritage. H.E Shaikha Mai pointed out that Bahraini women, whose national day was celebrated recently under the auspices of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, wife of HM the King and also president of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), have proved their outstanding capabilities in various fields. H.E said, "History bears witness of Bahraini women’s leading role and imprints in the social, economic and cultural fields.” The BACA president also expressed her appreciation and thanks to the organizers of the annual Arab Women of the Year Awards for their keenness to project the civilizational image of the Arab World amid the unstable political and social upheavals and armed conflicts Arab countries are going through.
Sponsored and supported by the mayor of London, the Arab Women of the Year Awards 2015 is organised by the London Arabia magazine, in partnership with the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, London & Partners and the Council of Arab Business Women (CABW). The Arab Women of the Year Awards 2015 is a prestigious global celebration of achievement and excellence for Arab women. The awards are presented to the most outstanding female personalities and entrepreneurs of the year, as well as across selected disciplines such as: television, cinema, music, sports, science, and others. Arab women are honoured for their achievements in various fields. Categories include Lifetime Achievement Award, Achievement in Culture and Education, Business Woman of the Year, Young TV Presenter, Achievement in Cinema, Achievement in Trade & Development, Achievement in Sport, Achievement in Science, Achievement in Community Service, Achievement in Music and Achievement in Literacy.
