Who was appointed as the first female judge in Bahrain and the entire GCC region in 2006, marking a historic judicial breakthrough for Gulf women?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Mona Al-Kuwari
- Step 1: In 2006, Mona Al-Kuwari was appointed as a judge in Bahrain's civil courts, becoming the first female judge in Bahrain and across all six GCC states.
- Step 2: She was later elevated to the High Civil Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court.
Answer
Mona Al-Kuwari.
Why not the others: 'Houda Nonoo' was appointed in 2008 as Bahrain's Ambassador to the United States (first Jewish ambassador from an Arab country); 'Fatima Al-Balooshi' was Minister of Social Development; 'Bahia Al-Jishi' served as Shura Council member and ambassador.
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