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Female Ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Dawlet al-Bahrain (Female suffrage was possibly recognized in 1973, but it was not until 2002 that women could both vote and stand for elections.) Independent 1971, formerly under British protection.

2000- Under-Secretary and Assistant of the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Shaika Hind bint Sulman Al-Khalifa
In 2005 the Assistant Secretaries in the Ministries of Social Affairs, Culture, Civil Service and the Council of Women's Affairs.

2001- President of the Supreme Council for Women H.H. Shaikha Sabika bint Ebrahim Al-Khalifa
Also known as Shaika Sabeeka, she is the wife of the ruler of Bahrain and has got the rank of a member of the cabinet. The Secretary General of the Council is Lulwa Al-Awadi.

2004-07 Minister of Health Dr. Nada bint Abbas Haffadh

2005- Minister of Social Affairs Fatima Ahmed al-Beloushi
Also known as bint Ahmad al-Balushi

2007-07 Minister of Health Faisal al-Hamr

Last update 29.09.07