womanthismonth.com | JANUARY 2026 CONTENTS 6 HEALTH A Serene Sanctuary for Body and Mind Your serene escape to unwind and rejuvenate begins at SPA InterContinental, where calm elegance meets holistic wellbeing. Located at InterContinental Bahrain, the spa offers a refined retreat designed to restore balance, elevate the senses and nurture both body and mind, all within an atmosphere of understated luxury. A Reset with Intention As 2026 begins, Bahrain’s wellness and beauty landscape offers thoughtful spaces designed not for reinvention, but for realignment. 64 Leading with Legacy As Managing Director of the Joz Group, Nawal Joz oversees the Bahrain operations of Toni & Guy, guiding a business shaped by nearly nine decades of family legacy. In this conversation, she reflects on leadership, motherhood, innovation and the values driving one of the Kingdom’s most established beauty groups. Confidence in Clarity Kristina Gribinets, E-Marketing & Insights Manager at Gulf Brands International, sits at the intersection of data, digital strategy and consumer insight. In conversation with Woman This Month, Ms. Gribinets reflects on confidence, leadership and the realities of building credibility as a woman in data-driven roles. INTERVIEWS 62 Leadership with Perspective Nadezhda Vasichkina has built her career at the intersection of commercial strategy and brand leadership. Recently appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa, she brings international experience, a disciplined commercial mindset and a people-first approach to one of Bahrain’s most established hospitality addresses. 58 INTERVIEWS Behind the Lens The Winners cover shoot brings the Woman of the Year Awards 2025 full circle. Winners’ Profiles Meet the winners of the Woman of the Year Awards 2025. Across sectors and disciplines, these women are recognised for their vision, resilience and commitment to excellence. The WOTYA Podcast Series The WOTYA Podcast Series extends the conversation beyond the stage, offering space for reflection and honest dialogue. Recorded with the 2025 winners and finalists, each episode explores leadership, purpose and the realities behind achievement across industries. WOTYA 2025 16
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