Bahrain's first lady diplomat, Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, who was formally elected on 8 June 2006 as the next President of the U.N. General Assembly received accolades from her colleagues at her firm, Haya Rashed Al Khalifa- Attorneys at Law and Legal Consultants.
Head of Litigation and Arbitration Mr Rashid Bo-Ghammar, speaking on her appointment said, "We pride ourselves on being her associates. Sheikha Haya has been an inspiration to us all. Her appointment is an endorsement to the ideals she has instilled in her people and her firm. We are confident this appointment will pave the way for her to climb even higher peaks in her illustrious career."
Head of Banking and Corporate, Mr Nabeel Saeed echoed his colleague's sentiment adding, "Sheikha Haya has been a true role model for the women of Bahrain. Her life is a lesson to us all. With foresight, dedication and determination she has won the hearts and minds of not only Bahrain and the region, but the world."
Sheikha Haya's career has spanned more than three decades, focusing on diplomacy, international arbitration and dispute resolution as well as on the status of women in the Middle East.
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