Arab Women's Council lionizes Kuwaiti academicians

By Ayoub Khaddaj BEIRUT, March 3 (KUNA) -- The Arab Women's Council on Saturday honored two Kuwaiti academicians in recognition of their great efforts in the social domain.
The honoring of Suad Al-Suweidan and Suad Al-Zeid took place during the Arab Women's Festival held here today to mark the International Women's Day, which falls on March 8.
Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the event, Director of the Kuwaiti Education Ministry's Regional Childhood and Maternity Center Suad Al-Suweidan said Kuwaiti women have greatly contributed to Kuwaiti society in all fields.
She underscored that it is necessary to promote Arab women's role and to enable them to play a bigger role in various realms.
On his part, Dr. Suad Al-Zeid, the general manager of a consulting and training group, stressed the significant and historic role played by Kuwaiti women in the effective management of family affairs, especially with the absence of their husbands in pursuit of livelihood.
Arab women are effectively seeking to prove themselves in all areas, particularly sustainable human development, she added. (end) ayb.mt