His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), commended the tireless efforts of the Permanent Committee for Women's Affairs in the GCC member states.
He highlighted its pivotal role in enhancing the participation of Gulf women across comprehensive development paths, in alignment with the aspirations and future developmental visions of the GCC countries.
These remarks were delivered during His Excellency’s speech at the 4th Meeting of the Permanent Committee for Women's Affairs, held today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, via video conference.
The meeting was chaired by Her Excellency Ms Lulwa bint Saleh Al Awadhi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Chair of the current session.
It was attended by Their Excellencies, the committee members, as well as representatives from the GCC Statistical Centre and the Executive Office of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs.
His Excellency underscored the prominent standing of Gulf women and the distinguished levels of influence they have achieved in various regional and international fields of work and development.
He also praised their active contributions to the journey of nation-building and prosperity, as well as their significant role in the decision-making process.
Concluding his remarks, His Excellency Mr Albudaiwi expressed his wishes for the meeting’s success, hoping it yields recommendations that further bolster the landmark achievements of Gulf women.
