Tag: Women’s Empowerment Bahrain
How to inspire women to get into STEM
On March 8, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day. This year, the theme is #EachforEqual, encouraging people to challenge stereotypes, fight bias and...
The Journalist – Ahdeya Ahmed
Back in 1991, she was one of the first Bahrainis in the GDN newsroom. This year, Ahdeya was voted in as the first woman...
Mum With A Mission – Christine Gordon MBE
When Christine’s son was diagnosed with autism 20 years ago, at the age of three, she realised there was, at that time, no educational...
The Top Doc – Dr Nasreen Al Sayed
A well-known specialist in Bahrain’s medical sector, Dr Nasreen has been voted President Elect 2019/20 of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Gulf Chapter...
The Engineer – Mariam Jumaan
Engineer Mariam Jumaan was recently appointed as Chairman of The Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions (CRPEP), a government authority tasked with...
The Youth Champion – Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa
Shaikha Hessa is the founder and chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain which is part of an international organisation called Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide that has a...
The Pink Lady – Tahera Al Alawi
Tahera is Vice Chair of Think Pink, the breast cancer charity, and founder Jules Sprakel says her commitment and passion make her an inspiration...
The Women’s Advocate – Mary-Justine (MJ) Todd
MJ is the founder and CEO of WCCI (Women's Crisis Care International), which provides support for victims of sexual and physical abuse. The group...
The Driving Force – Martyna Al Qassab
Martyna luanched the first women’s driving event in the region, which attracted huge support from enthusiastic female motorists. She is also a successful race...
