womanthismonth.com | NOVEMBER 2026 WOTYA 2026 122 Claire Gaffney Claire is Executive Director and Owner of Kumon Bahrain, helping young people build confidence and develop their English and maths skills. Dr. Dalia Saker Dalia founded child-friendly care brand Layuni Care and is Oasis Medical Center’s Chief Marketing Officer, alongside being a dentist, children’s author and illustrator. Dinah Espiritu Sta. Ana Dinah leads Medici Global Professional Development and Consultancy, supporting Filipino workers through outreach, COVID19 repatriation and relief during regional conflict. Charisse Bugayong Charisse directs Conference and Catering at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. Her two-decade career includes leading GCC summits, Arab League meetings and Bahrain Airshow events. Mariam Shanaa Mariam founded Palestine Nights and Bayram Turkish Grill, building a recognised Bahraini hospitality brand over 10 years while championing Palestinian and Turkish cuisine. Aneesa Al Mahmood Aneesa is Bahrain’s first international dressage rider and first Bahraini to compete at the Asian Championships, qualify for the Asian Games and reach an international podium. Fajer Mohamed Danish Fajer holds academic and leadership roles at Royal University for Women, introduced its 30+ Initiative and has produced over 50 scholarly outputs since 2024. Jennifer Kassab Jennifer owns Okiio Beauty & Spa, developing personal care experiences that boost confidence and support healing while building knowledge and community. Eng. Duha Albesher Mdani Duha is a Senior Civil Engineer at the Ministry of Information Affairs and chairs Mulhemoon Youth Association, developing young leaders and strengthening civil society. Kawthar Lanbari Kawthar leads Sales at Royal Saray Resort. Previously His Majesty’s translator, she was Bahrain News Agency’s first French-speaking TV host and official French translator. Maryam Isa Al-Doseri Maryam is a Bahraini chef at Novotel Bahrain Al Dana Resort. An Italian Taste Week winner, she ranked 23rd at the 2018 Young Chef Olympiad and writes children’s and recipe books. Fajar Al-BinAli Fajar founded disability-inclusive Free Spirit Dojang and established Bahrain’s National Para Taekwondo Team. Named Best Coach in Asia for the Female Division, she became the first Bahraini elected to the Asian Taekwondo Union Executive Office. Fawzieh Kiwan Fawzieh founded Brain Wave, Bahrain’s first multidisciplinary cognitive training centre. With 19-plus years’ experience, she supports neurodivergent communities and inclusive environments. Louise Cogan Louise founded Cocoon Wellness Spa, combining spa, salon and wellbeing services. Its three Bahrain locations feature innovations including the Balinese LED Rain Room. Remedios Vidad Agulto Remedios, known as Mama Jhang, supports Bahrain’s Filipino and expatriate communities, distributing food, groceries and financial assistance during regional conflict. Mica Villaseñor Mica directs Quality at The RitzCarlton, Bahrain. Her career spans One&Only, Shangri-La and Emaar Hospitality Group, with a focus on developing people and standards. Suman Ali Sayed Suman founded House of Khaleej, promoting Bahraini cuisine internationally. Featured in the James Beard-nominated docuseries From the Wild, she collaborates with global hotels and teaches at Canadian colleges. Fatima Sadiq Kalawadh Fatima, an architect and AlMuhtarif Taekwondo Club coach, became the first Bahraini woman to win GCC Games gold in the -49kg category. Woman in Education & Thought Leadership Woman in Beauty & Personal Care Woman in Philanthropy & Community Impact Woman in Hospitality Woman in Culinary Arts Woman in Sports CATEGORY IV: HOSPITALITY & SPORTS
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