Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the Bahrain-based international aluminium smelter, today (December 28) marked the Bahraini Women’s Day, at the Oasis Hall in Alba.

The celebration was headed by Alba’s deputy chief executive officer Ali Al Baqali and was attended by Alba’s executive management, directors and managers, the celebration and luncheon hosted over 100 female employees of the company, said a statement from Alba.

Applauding the company’s female employees, Al Baqali said: “It is well-known that Bahraini women have set extraordinary examples for their counterparts in all fields not just in Bahrain but also the GCC.”

Our company is extremely proud of its female employees. This celebration is a significant opportunity for us to recognise our women workforce and thank them for their hard work and dedication that have played a major role in our success.”

Every year, Bahraini Women’s Day is celebrated on the December 1 as part of an initiative by HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) to honour the achievements, valuable insights and contributions made by Bahraini women towards the development and progress of Bahrain.

Alba is reputed to be a leader in offering training and career development opportunities for women in Bahrain, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service