The Bahrain Business and Professional Women International Federation (BPW Bahrain) just announced that they’re going to host the 2nd International Business and Professional Women Forum in Bahrain from 5th to 8th May.
Make sure you mark your calendars off on Saturday as the opening ceremony is going to be held on Saturday evening at the Bahrain Fort Museum Site.
The forum is going to bring together regional and international experts and it’s going to include panel discussions at the Bahrain National Museum. There will also be visits to the economic landmarks and leading corporates including Bahrain Financial Harbour, Tamkeen, Bahrain Bay, Bahrain International Circuit, in addition to GPIC, Alba, Bapco, and the incubators. Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is also going to give out tours for the attendees.
Sh. Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa, President of BPW Bahrain, commented on the event saying: “We are pleased to host the 2nd International Business & Professional Women Forum after the success we gained in 2015. We have initiated to organize and host this forum to celebrate the international achievements of the Arab women.”
She adds: “The forum also celebrates the women who presided the International Federation since its inception 120 years ago. And here, I would like to refer with pride to Dr. Amani Asfoor from Egypt, who is the first Arab President of the International Federation. The current president Dr. Amani will be honored at the opening ceremony, in recognition of her outstanding role and the significant progress made by Arab women in the World Federation.”
The event is supported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tamkeen as Strategic Partners, and sponsored by EDB, VIVA, Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities, Bahrain Authority for Tourism and Exhibitions as well as GPIC.
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