Womanthismonth.com November 2024 91 Woman of the Year Awards Evangeline ‘Nanju’ Reyes Francisco: Founder of Pinoy Aksyon News and a multimedia journalist, engaging the Filipino community in Bahrain through her online newspaper and YouTube channel. Priya Shankar: A passionate biker, she organised charity rides like the Think Pink ride for cancer awareness, and completed challenging European bike tours as a certified road captain. Shaikha Al Shaiba: A Bahraini para-athlete, the first differently-abled person to complete the Bahrain Half Iron Man, and is a 2019 Paris Marathon finisher. Raji Unnikrishnan: A journalist with over two decades of experience, a passionate storyteller of human interest stories, hosting shows and moderating panels with influential figures across the region. Marwa Al Derazi: Transformed after-sales automotive marketing with educational content boosting customer trust, launched a successful app, and enhanced customer engagement for a healthy lifestyle and balanced living through AI and data analysis. Madhu Sarda: A mountaineer who began climbing after 40, aiming to conquer the tallest peaks on all seven continents. Dana Zubari: An advocate for a healthy lifestyle and balanced living, a lifestyle influencer, who inspires her audience to prioritise self-care while actively contributing to community charitable initiatives. Safa Matar: A PMP-certified marketing expert who introduced agile project management for an automobile launch, and digitally promoting hybrid technology in the automotive sector. Nadeen Yateem: The first Bahraini woman to compete in Muay Thai, starting her training at 17. Women in Media Women in Motoring Women in Sports BUSINESS FINANCIAL & SERVICE Pooran Alansari: An innovative educator and entrepreneur who owns and operates four schools in Bahrain from preschool to age 12. Huda Radhi: A visionary entrepreneur, founder of an innovative EdTech software for special needs students, a mentor of entrepreneurs and committed to social impact. Naz Grimley: An entrepreneur in Bahrain’s health and wellness sector, revolutionised personalised medicine offering tailored vitamin supplements, Ivy therapy and comprehensive DNA-level treatments. Sonya Janahi: A founder of pioneering innovative F&B concepts with international franchise potential across the GCC, and a Certified Professional Chocolatier from Ecole Chocolat. Dr Lulwa Almutaq: A distinguished educator who has contributed to human resource development, education and women’s empowerment. Cristina Fulgencio: Founder of an innovative platform revolutionising artist bookings, and recognised as a top women-led startup. Eman Deabil: A seasoned transformational leader and senior management consultant in banking, and finance and an expert in project and portfolio management Dr Nasreen Al Qaseer: A risk management expert with extensive experience in global banking and regulatory compliance. Women in Banking & Finance Women in Business Women in Innovation
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