Forbes-Middle East has ranked Social Development Minister Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Baluchi eighth among the top ten Most Influential Women in Government in the Arab World. The rankings are part of efforts to highlight the crucial and pioneering role of Arab women in mapping strategic plans and decision-making in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Dr Al-Baluchi took pride in ranking among the top ten Most Influential Women in Government in the Arab World, describing the Arab honour as an achievement for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its leadership. She dedicated the landmark achievement to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, in recognition of her enormous efforts to empower and promote Bahraini women.