National carrier Gulf Air celebrated Bahraini Women’s Day yesterday (December 1) by operating an all-Bahraini female flight to Kuwait; inclusive of the flight’s operating and hospitality crews.

The flight also included Bahraini social media influencers Khawla Al Maraghi, Rasha Yusuf, and Amina Al Khenna. The participants were received by representatives of Bahrain Embassy to Kuwait, where they visited the embassy prior to attending a luncheon in their honour.

With 38 per cent female personnel, the airline’s female workforce represents all Gulf Air divisions, ranks and levels of expertise.

Bahraini Women’s Day is celebrated annually on December 1 as part of an initiative by HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) to honour the achievements and valuable insights and contribution made by Bahraini women towards the development and progress of the Kingdom of Bahrain. – TradeArabia News Service