Wife of the King of Bahrain
President of the Supreme Council for Women
Born in the city of Muharraq in the palace of her paternal grandfather, the late Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. She was brought up in the city of Riffa in the care of her maternal grandfather. Her mother Shaikha Fatima bint Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa is the eldest daughter of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the former Ruler of Bahrain.
Her Royal Highness studied in Bahraini Schools and attended several specialised courses in the United Kingdom and the French Republic.
Her Royal Highness was married to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in 1968. They have four children (three sons and one daughter). Their eldest son is His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force, who was born in October 1969.
The First Lady
Since her marriage to His Majesty the King, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa has launched and led several initiatives to enhance the quality of life of Bahraini families with limited income or special needs in an effort to further ensure stability and social security.
As First Lady, Her Royal Highness focuses on several important issues such as the participation of women in the development process aiming to assist families with limited income to diversify their sources of income, particularly those focused on the revival of traditional crafts.
Her Royal Highness is also interested in issues related to women and youth, combating human trafficking, as well as social security and peace. She advocates for the development and preservation of the environment and agriculture in the Kingdom of Bahrain.