Womanthismonth.com December 2024 5 EDITOR’S NOTE Farah Baig Editorial Director PUBLISHER & CHAIRMAN GEORGE F. MIDDLETON EDITORIAL DIRECTOR FARAH BAIG WTM ASSOCIATE EDITOR & BRAND AMBASSADOR ESKEDAR GIRMAY DEPUTY EDITOR KRISTIAN HARRISON CONTRIBUTORS EDWIN D’SOUZA, FIFI KIWAN, OUIAM EL HASSANI, ROHIT REGHUNATH ART DIRECTOR HATEM MONEM PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER SABU SEBASTIAN WEBMASTER NISHAD EAPEN PRODUCTION MANAGER & MEDIA LIAISON MUNA YOUSEF PHOTOGRAPHER & BYSTANDER LAYOUT EDITOR SUBEESH KUMAR N S ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE SAMSON VAZ, MARLYN RAGASA DISTRIBUTION TEAM CM ABDUL RAHMAN, GOPAL ARUL KUMAR DISTRIBUTOR AL HILAL GROUP (HILAL DIRECT SERVICES) MEDIA SALES TEAM MEDIA SALES DIRECTOR ANURADHA MANHAS [email protected] DIGITAL CONTENT MARKETING MANAGER AMNA SYED [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM DIGITAL STRATEGY DIRECTOR LINI REGHUNATH DIRECTOR OF FILM DANNY SOKOV VIDEO PRODUCTION & CRM COORDINATOR EDWIN D’SOUZA SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER SHILU BABU VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS SHANNAN VAZ, DARREN SALDIN CONTENT & BRAND STRATEGIST NITYA GNANAOLIVU Printing Press: Union Press, Bahrain P. O. Box: 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain telephone: (17) 813-777 fax: (17) 813-700 email: [email protected] womanthismonth.com Published monthly by Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. P. O. Box 641, No. 1 Seaton Place, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8JJ Channel Islands, U.K. in association with Al-Hilal Publishing P. O. Box 1100, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Contents copyrighted 2024© Reproduction in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher is prohibited. ISBN No: 1 899348 11 5. Licensed by the Ministry of Information, Directorate of Publication & Press. Code: SWTM 410 THE TEAM What an incredible year it’s been for the Woman This Month team! Looking back at all that has culminated throughout 2024 is a feeling that can’t quite be put into words. 2024 is not only the year that Woman This Month has made a spectacular comeback, but the year that we have had the privilege of launching the Woman of the Year Awards. In the months that have passed, the WTM team has had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing hundreds of incredible women across several sectors – each an inspiration in her own right. Women, often unknowingly, have a profound impact on all those around them. It starts with our mothers who shower us with unconditional love, constant guidance and encouragement to help us be the very best version of ourselves. Women take on several roles through our lives, be it a sister, wife, teacher, boss, community leader or a willing listener. In all these roles, there are some things that remain constant – they are able leaders and approach each role with determination and alacrity. I can say with confidence that the Woman of the Year Awards is a crucial initiative to recognise all that women have achieved, what they continue to do and their vision for the future. In this edition, you will discover the 19 recipients of the Woman of the Year Awards 2024 whose stories we will have the pleasure of telling throughout 2025. Speaking of incredible women, there are several inspirational interviews in this exciting December edition. We spoke to the visionary Tamkeen CE, HE Maha Mofeez, about its initiatives to ensure the private sector is the backbone of Bahrain’s economy. You may also read about the trailblazing, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Baria Alamuddin, who was the chief guest at this year’s awards. You’ll also read about an inspiring consultant therapist, Dr. Siddiqa Hussain Al Meer, who has devoted her career to improving the emotional and psychological well-being of young people and their families in Bahrain. Sharing her incredible entrepreneurial legacy is Moon Top Shop/Flormar Managing Director, Majeda Akhtarzadeh – a renowned businesswoman in Bahrain. Creativity presents itself in all forms with Lumineoux Interiors – Design Director and Founder, Manal Bukamal, Pom Pom Boutique’s owner, Fatema Habib, ESMOD CEO, Tamara Hostal and Bahar Jewellers Founder, Harshad S. Jani. There are plenty of exciting beauty features, lifestyle announcements, fashion trends and opinions to be discovered to. Be sure to follow our official Instagram account @womanthismonth and visit womanthismonth.com for more exciting content. Finally, I’d like to recognise the efforts of the entire Red House Marketing team for their applaudable efforts throughout this year. It’s been a wonderful journey, and I’m positive that it can only ever get better. Here’s to always recognising the irreplaceable role that women have on our lives, and always sharing their story. See you in 2025! COVER - Woman of the Year Awards 2024 Concept Director - Esky Dubois Creative coordinator - Amna Syed Photographer - Fareeba Ali Stylist - Hasham Baig Model - Zenit Degene Jewellery - Bahar Jewellery Outfit- POM POM Hair - Amor Sui Salon Makeup - Flormar
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