womanthismonth.com | NOVEMBER 2026 WOTYA 2026 121 Ameera Rashed Ahmed Al-Roomi Ameera practises in Bahrain’s courts, developing expertise in local public law and regional and international human rights alongside broad legal experience. Aisha Mateen Aisha, a Delmon Private School student, holds Bahrain’s longesthair record and donated her hair to the Bahrain Cancer Society to comfort patients. Anastasia Sfeir Anastasia founded Workart Workshops. Over 20-plus years, she has mentored more than 700 students, mainly Bahraini women, and provided exhibition opportunities. Aira Katrina Glorioso Aira founded Aenigma Studio in 2024. A Royal Academy of Dance and IDTA-qualified teacher, she has performed and choreographed across three countries. Barnali Das Barnali heads Corporate and Commercial Law at Salman Abdulla Sahwan Attorneys & Legal, combining honest advice with an understanding of clients’ relationships and businesses. Esha Ashik Esha attends Bhavans-Bahrain Indian School. A four-time Kalathilakam winner and twice named worldwide first runner-up in Malayalam poetry recitation, she has sung with M.G. Sreekumar and mentors children. Maryam Abdulghaffar Maryam founded Imprint Production and is a Fujifilm Ambassador. Her 16-plus awards and recognitions include Best Documentary at the 2025 Emirates Film Festival. Ghada Khunji Ghada’s honours include Lucie Discovery of the Year and American Photo Magazine’s Image of the Year. Exhibitions include Sotheby’s London and international biennales. Fatema AlZayed AlJalahma Fatema is BCDR’s first female Chief Registrar. She has represented Bahrain at UNCITRAL, taught university law and completed a CIArb Diploma at Oxford University. Yara Hussain Yara, a Nadeen School student, is a national swimmer, school swim captain and triathlon medallist, alongside ranking second overall in competitive indoor skydiving. Saira Ranj Saira founded Createit and directs the Bahrain Writers’ Circle, drawing on nearly three decades in business to build a multidisciplinary creative community. Nadine AlShaikh Nadine founded Nadine Gallery - Art & Design Lounge. An internationally exhibited artist, including at the Florence Biennale, she creates opportunities for Bahraini artists. CATEGORY II: CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (ORANGE ECONOMY) Woman in Law & Advocacy Girl of the Year (Under 18) Woman in Creative Industries (Orange Economy) Woman in Visual & Performing Arts Chahat Badlani Chahat partners in Divya Fashions and Chahhat Collections, supplying designs and fabrics to over 100 Gulf boutiques and developing an Indian wear brand. Alka Srivastava Alka is COO of Ibn Al Nafees Hospital. Her 32-year healthcare career includes reducing patient waits and securing three consecutive highest-level NHRA accreditations. Krupa Sagar Krupa is Designer and Business Development Manager at AlMajarah Jewellers, building its B2C brand and designing the bestselling Thekriyat necklace. Dr. Esraa AlBabli Esraa became the world’s first deaf dentist born with hearing loss and the UN’s first official deaf speaker. She founded “No to Labeling, Yes to Accessibility”. Sumaya Faisal Sumaya designs Sumayasdesign. A Bahrain Fashion Week winner whose work reached Paris and celebrities, she also founded an acclaimed spa while raising four children. Mona Tadayyon Mona founded Reach Behavior and Development Center, addressing gaps in developmental and behavioural services through multidisciplinary care, inclusion and early intervention. Woman in Fashion & Design Woman in Health & Wellness Leadership CATEGORY III: HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL IMPACT
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