Silah Gulf marks Bahraini Women’s Day with focus on national talent and workplace inclusion

The national occasion, held this year under the theme “Bahraini Women: Excellence, Creativity, Innovation”, highlighted the organisation’s continued commitment to developing and supporting women professionals across its operations.

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Silah Gulf has marked Bahraini Women’s Day 2025 with a company-wide celebration recognising the contributions, leadership, and achievements of its female workforce. The national occasion, held this year under the theme “Bahraini Women: Excellence, Creativity, Innovation”, highlighted the organisation’s continued commitment to developing and supporting women professionals across its operations.

Women currently make up more than 48% of Silah Gulf’s workforce, with over 92% of them being Bahraini nationals. According to the company, women hold roles across Executive management as well as in IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations. Silah Gulf says it continues to invest heavily in professional development through flexible working arrangements, skills training, leadership pathways, mentorship programmes, and internal recognition schemes.

As part of this year’s celebrations, Silah Gulf hosted a dedicated ceremony recognising the achievements of its female employees. The event highlighted individual career journeys and emphasised the contribution of women to the company’s long-term objectives in customer experience, innovation, and service excellence.

“At Silah Gulf, we firmly believe that empowering women is not just a social responsibility, but a strategic driver of sustainable growth,” said Mr. Feras Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of Silah Gulf. “Bahraini women are an integral part of our success; they lead with innovation, enrich our culture, and reflect the true spirit of Bahrain’s national vision. We are proud to support their development and celebrate their achievements across all levels of the organization.”

Silah Gulf has also received recognition from the Ministry of Labour for its role in advancing national employment priorities, including its support for the National Employment Platform and its high Bahrainisation rate. The company says it has helped create more than 5,000 job opportunities across various markets in recent years.

Positioning itself as a leading customer experience solutions provider, Silah Gulf stated that it will continue to create pathways for women, invest in employee development, and play an active role in contributing to Bahrain’s broader national transformation goals.

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