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P13 Eiza joins ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff 13 SHOW WORLD 6 Debris believed from Flight MH370 found Bahraini Women’s Day to be observed Manama enior gov- Sernment officials, former and Judgement day incumbent members of HRH Princess 31 of 40 parliament constituencies will elect their representatives today; probe on into cash for votes scandal Parliament Sabeeka and Shura TDT | Manama Northern Governorate, three in Council and prominent cit- the Capital Governorate, three izens yesterday lauded the ahraini voters will once in the Southern Governorate and achievements of Bahraini again go to the polling two in Muharraq Governorate. women. Bbooths today to vote in run- Nine former MPs have a sec- They extended heartfelt off elections after the last Saturday ond chance to hold on to their congratulations to Her Royal polls failed to produce clear win- seats and must beat their oppo- Highness Princess Sabeeka ners in majority of constituencies. nents today. bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife According to Bahrain’s election Meanwhile, yesterday, the Pub- of His Majesty the King and laws, a second round is held in lic Prosecution announced that President of the Supreme parliament and municipal coun- it has begun investigations into Council for Women (SCW), cil seats where no winner was A screenshot of the video allegedly showing a candidate’s a video that allegedly showed a as well as all Bahraini wom- declared in the first round. Voters to cast their ballots today in second round of polls. campaign manager paying money to voters in exchange candidate’s campaign manager en on the Bahraini Women’s Thirty-one of the 40 parliament for votes. paying money to voters in ex- Day 2018, which falls today. constituencies will be decided by major losses. ernorate, replicating his victories the ballots. change for votes. See pages 2-3 &4 run-offs between the number one Only two of the 23 parlia - in 2006, 2010 and 2014. For 12 ex-lawmakers, their de- The Prosecutor’s office has and number two candidates. mentarians in the outgoing the He secured 75.21 per cent of feat was an exit they did not ex- questioned the brother of the The first round had proved 40-member Council of Represent- the total votes polled in the con- pect, particularly that they were candidate who appeared in the damaging to incumbent mem- atives, who sought to keep their stituency. under the illusion they were video while paying the money bers of the parliament and mu- seats, won their constituencies. Eisa Al Kooheji won the fourth competing against political new- and investigations are underway nicipal councils and established Adel Al Assoomi won the first constituency of the Muharraq comers. to identify all those involved, it political groups who recorded constituency in the Capital Gov- Governorate by gaining 57.41pc of Four were voted out in the is learnt. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 02 empowering women 03 empowering women Bahraini women marching forward with great pace Prominent women citizens attribute the success of Bahraini women to His Majesty’s reform process They thank HRH Princess Sabeeka and SCW for spearheading initiatives for women’s advancement Celebrations until now elebrating Bahraini been marked with a special Women’s Day was in- day that is dedicated to all Citiated by Her Royal Bahraini women and each year Highness Princess Sabeeka women from specific fields are in the year 2008 marking the celebrated. 80th anniversary of the in - In view of the importance ception of women education of the Bahraini Women’s Day, in Bahrain. His Majesty King Hamad bin It affirmed Bahraini wom- Isa Al Khalifa patronised the en’s role in creating the unique first celebration of the Bah- identity of the Bahraini society raini Women’s Day in Decem- that provides equal opportuni- ber 2008. ties to all. His Majesty visited the It has therefore been 11 headquarters of the Supreme years since Bahraini women’s Council for Women to patron- success in different fields have ise the first celebrations. Bahraini Women’s Day Themes 2009: Women in Health Security 2010: Women in Voluntary Work 2011: Women in Economic Development 2012: Women in Sports 2013: Women in Media 2014: Women in Military 2015: Women in Banking and Finance 2016: Women in Legal and Justice HRH the Crown Prince honours HRH Princess Sabeeka. HRH Princess Sabeeka with SCW Vice-President Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa at an SCW event. HRH Princess Sabeeka tours an exhibition on women empowerment with SCW Secretary-General Hala Al Ansari. Through A cornerstone I am confident I extend my sincere The Kingdom Bahraini women Women here have We are in a appointments of the political that the Supreme appreciation to has succeeded have succeeded been blessed to stage now where His Majesty has reforms initiated Council for HRH Princess in laying the in municipal be empowered, Bahraini women proved his faith in by His Majesty Women has a Sabeeka for foundation for work; have well especially after are capable to Bahraini women King Hamad clear vision to choosing the Bahraini women served the public, the National develop herself and their abilities has been the ensure a bright theme to celebrate seeking to thanks to efforts Action Charter for contributing to succeed in all empowerment of future of women Bahraini Women’s assume national of HRH Princess and the amended towards national fields. women. here. Day. responsibility. Sabeeka. Constitution. development. MS SEMAAN DR TAQAWI DR AL JOWDER DR AL SAMMAK MS SALMAN MS RAJAB MS KHEDOURI MS FAYEZ TDT | Manama “The Constitution, issued in 2002, guar- Harpreet Kaur antees all rights for women. I extend my sincere appreciation to Her Royal Highness Winning more democratic space he achievements of Bah- Princess Sabeeka for choosing the theme raini women is unparal- this year for celebrating women in legisla- were granted the right of candidacy and voting by HM Tleled when compared to tive authority, in principle. the King in 2002. the women of other countries “The representation of women in both It also certainly reflects the states approach towards in the region. chambers of Parliament is 19 per cent. change, the political empowerment of women that Over the past few decades, Under the leadership of His Majesty, the contributes towards political, economic and social they have achieved outstanding Kingdom has legitimised the role of women growth of any nation. success including legislative and in development apart from eliminating all AHDEYA AHMED, DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF And if we look back at the past decade, we also see municipal fields. forms of discrimination against women.” that the state has dealt with the voices that were raised Speaking to Tribune, former Shura Council member Jameela Salman Women in the Legislative Field ahraini women celebrate today their success against women, the preaching at religious sites and members of Shura Council, Par- said Bahrain has succeeded in laying the and Municipal Work in reaching the highest influential positions in male candidates’ tents that targeted women and pro- liament and municipal coun- foundation for women seeking to assume Btheir beloved country, as this year’s theme for hibited the society from voting for a female candidate. cils attributed the success of national responsibility by participating in blessed to be empowered and more so the Bahrain Women’s Day is ‘Women in the Legislative We also see our country fight extremist voices and Bahraini women to the reform the development of legislations and laws. after the National Action Charter and the Authority and Municipal Councils’. this war against extremism has allowed Bahraini process started by His Majesty “Our experience started with the Nation- amended Constitution of Year 2002. It is And as we celebrate this success since the reform women from the two different sects and walks of life and patronised by the Supreme al Action Charter, and the Constitution, only with the support of the Bahraini men, process in 2002, we also look forward to what will to reach the parliament. Council for Women headed by and the laws of practising political rights, His Majesty King Hamad in the forefront, happen in the polling centres today as voters head for Another issue we also need to have a closer look Her Royal Highness Princess and since then there have been no legal or supporting and encouraging women em- the second round to vote for the 31 other members who at was forbidding the defamation of any candidate’s Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, legislative barriers to women.” powerment. will occupy seats in the upcoming parliament. image and targeting them during the elections. Many wife of HM the King. She added that the electoral scene in the “The Supreme Council for Women, We also celebrate the fact women refused competition Alice Semaan, one of the first Kingdom now confirms beyond doubt that chaired by HRH Princess Sabeeka, has that two women have already Nine women are among the for years out of the fear of four women appointed by His the Bahraini people including women are helped enhance women empowerment reached the 2018-2022 parlia- 64 candidates competing having their image ruined Majesty to the Shura Council, keen on participating in political activities.