Al Qaed on Bahraini Women’s Day: ‘53% of iGA Leadership Positions Held by Women’
30 Nov 2023
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed highlighted the importance of Bahraini Women’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate women’s contributions and achievements across all political, economic, social, and cultural fields. He attributed these accomplishments to the unwavering support and attention provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of Bahraini women, who are ambitious, dedicated, and eager to serve the Kingdom.
Al Qaed also acknowledged the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his efforts in supporting women's progress through various government initiatives. He commended the Supreme Council for Women’s role (SCW), led by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, applauding its initiatives, particularly its role in empowering Bahraini women in the field of information and communications technology (ICT).
Al Qaed said that the iGA remains committed to the directions and aspirations of the senior leadership by supporting SCW’s initiatives and efforts, as well as providing support to women working within the organization through high-level professional training programs. He underscored the role of women in supporting and implementing iGA’s projects related to digital transformation, surveys, studies, data provision, and statistics. He extended his sincere appreciation and thanks to the female employees for their unwavering dedication, wishing them continued success.
Al Qaed said that the women in iGA holds 53% of leadership positions. This includes the Deputy CE for Statistics and Population Registry, and six women in a Director roles, 23 holds Chief level and 25 are Heads of unites or Supervisors while 75 are among the Senior Specialist levels.
Al Qaed also extended his appreciation to all women in the Kingdom, wishing for them to continue their contributions under the reign of His Majesty the King to advance the Kingdom across all fields.
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