NOGA Celebrates Bahraini Women’s Day
National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) organized a special celebration to mark the Bahraini Women’s Day on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2014, in the presence of Secretary-General Dr Ahmed Ali Al Sharyan, senior officials and NOGA employees, marking the joyful occasion with a unique family spirit.
The Secretary-General delivered a speech extending his deepest congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King of Bahrain, President of the Supreme Council for Women. He praised her and the leading role played by the Council in the care of women’s affairs and for enabling them perform a meaningful role in public life. He also hailed the significant achievements of the Council in the economic and political and social empowerment of women. Dr Al Sharyan conveyed the greetings from His Excellency Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance, Minister in Charge of Oil and Gas Affairs on the national event in praise of the Council’s positive role in women’s empowerment in NOGA and its oil affiliates.
The Secretary-General praised the leading role of Bahraini women in the country’s oil and gas sector. He pointed out that their representation was increasing year after year among workforce in the vital oil and gas sector in spite of the different nature of the work. He expressed happiness and immense pride in the competent role of Bahraini women which matched their male counterparts in order to achieve NOGA’s strategic goals. Dr Al Sharyan said that the celebration of Bahraini Women’s Day every year reflected a trend, which was developmentally and economically important in supporting Bahraini women empowerment as per the provision in the legislation and the investment support services necessary to activate its role and increase market share in production and service to the dear homeland.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Secretary-General honoured all women employees in recognition of their service, which was in line with the NOGA goals and programs and for the benefit of the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He wished all the NOGA employees career advancement and success in life.
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