1、GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPMONITORWOMENS ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTHE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN2024/2025 SPECIAL REPORTPIONEERING NEW PATHS IN ENTERPRISE ANDINNOVATIONLead and SupportingInstitutionsRoyal University for Women(RUW)is the first private,purpose-built university in the Kingdom ofBahrain dedicated to the

2、higher education of women.Established with a vision to empowerwomen through knowledge and innovation,RUW offers a wide range of academic programs thatcombine international standards with a strong emphasis on regional relevance and cultural values.The University fosters a learning environment that pr

3、omotes leadership,creativity,and researchexcellence,preparing graduates to make meaningful contributions to society and the economy.As part of its mission,RUW is committed to advancing womens entrepreneurship and leadershipthrough the College of Business and Law.The newly launched Womens Research Ce

4、ntre,the firstof its kind in the region,leads pioneering studies,training programmes,and communityengagement initiatives that promote research,education and womens participation in all sectors.RUW Womens Research Centre and College of Business and Law have played a central role inpreparing the Globa

5、l Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)Bahrain National Report and the Womensspecial Report,ensuring rigorous research,data analysis,and dissemination.By supporting thisinitiative,RUW reinforces its dedication to empowering women,strengthening evidence-basedpolicymaking,and contributing to the Kingdom of Ba

6、hrains vision of inclusive and sustainabledevelopment.Royal University for Women(RUW)Ministry of Industry and CommerceThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce(MOIC)is the government body responsible forregulating,developing,and supporting Bahrains industrial and commercial sectors.It plays apivotal rol