Sameera bint Ibrahim Rajab

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Sameera bint Ibrahim Rajab is a Bahraini politician and former member of Majlis al-shura and Minister of State for Information.

Education[edit]

Rajab did her BSc in Economics from Beirut Arab University and also holds diplomas in Communication Management and Accounting.[1]

Career[edit]

Rajab has experience as a journalist, columnist and political analyst before becoming a member of the upper house of the National Assembly, Majlis al-shura (2006–12). She has also served on the Governing Council of International Federation of Family Planning and Care.[1] In April 2012, a decree issued by King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa appointed Rajab Minister of State for Information Affairs.[2] She also acted as the official spokesperson of the Government of Bahrain.[3]

The Arab Information Ministers Council in 2016, recognised Rajab as "one of the most prominent Arab media figures".[4] She is also a member of Islamic National Conference, founding and board member of Bahrain Society for Family Planning and Care beside being an associate member of Arab National Conference's General Secretariat.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "HE Mrs. Minister Samira Ibrahim Bin Rajab". Arab Thought Foundation. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Bahrain King names 3 new ministers". Trade Arabia. 24 April 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  3. ^ Rafique, Mahmood (2 December 2012). "Bahraini diplomats should play more proactive role". 24x7 News. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  4. ^ "HRH Princess Sabeeka congratulates Royal Court special envoy". Supreme Council for Women. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2017.