MANAMA — Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has underscored the big strides made by Bahraini women, pointing out that they have always been and will remain a key partner in nation-building.

He stressed that the women police, since its inception in the 1970s, has shown the capability to exercise police work with high professionalism.

King Hamad underlined the key role played by the women police as a main component in the security process by harnessing all capabilities and stimulating determination in order to enroll the elite of the nation’s girls in police work and enhance their active contribution in preserving national security and achievements.

“I am pleased to take advantage of this national occasion marking the 50th anniversary of the Bahraini Women Police to express pride and appreciation of all female police personnel who have demonstrated dedication to work and contribute to our blessed security march that always bears the glory of a nation’s civilization and renaissance," King Hamad said.

He commended the historic and pioneering role of Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the king and president of the country's Supreme Council for Women, in empowering Bahraini women and enrolling them in various fields.

The king stressed the leading position of the Bahraini Women Police, describing it as a model to emulate in the region.

He also praised the role of the Interior Minister in providing every support and care for the women police to further boost their contribution to assuming security responsibilities by providing them with the needed training and rehabilitation.

King Hamad affirmed the dedication and high professionalism of the Bahraini Women Police in performing their security role which enabled them to take up leading posts in police work and fulfill hard missions.

He lauded the contribution of the Bahraini female police personnel to building a secure nation, praising their sense of responsibility and achievements. — Bahrain News Agency