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 Noura is project manager @smcbahrain Social media & HR Strategist. Specialized in content strategy and employees engagement. Supporting women of every type in the community and women entrepreneurs: Qualified in social media, human resources and business. Noura has created events that helped brought attention to many important social causes particularly in women’s health both mental and physical. She is dedicated to Bahrain’s 2030 goals in the field of female empowerment. 

Layla is an experienced Architect, Lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Interior Design, University of Bahrain. Layla believes in supporting and creating platforms for women. She has been a true supporter of Afkarech since it’s inception and is now proudly one of our Committee. Layla has lived around the world hailing from Bosnia and has an in-depth knowledge of cultures and traditions. Areas of research interest are: Traditional Architecture & Heritage Conservation, Post-War Reconstruction, Islamic Architecture, and Heritage of the 20th Century Modern Architecture.

Jawaher Almoayed works at Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons in Business Development she focuses on Brand Development and Customer Touch-points.
Previously Jawaher worked in DTEB and Mardi as a Junior Architect after completing her degree in Northeastern University.
She founded White Spoon Bakery which is a business-charity hybrid organization that funds woman's education both in and outside the island of Bahrain. An African proverb says, “If we educate a boy, we educate one person. If we educate a girl, we educate a family – and a whole nation.” By sending a girl to school, she is far more likely to ensure that her children also receive an education. As many claim, investing in a girl’s education is investing in a nation.

I am a resident of Bahrain for the last twenty nine years. I am married with two girls and have been working with Bapco for the last 16 years. 

I am interested in charity and giving back to the community in the Kingdom of Bahrain. I am an active member of Indian Ladies Association being its President for three times. I volunteered at Sneha for the last decade. Sneha is the recreation center for special needs which is run by ILA. I am also a member of the Awali Ladies Hospitality Group which is a Charity Organisation under the aegis of Bapco which supports local charities. 

I recently have started trekking. This was a long time aspiration but I embraced the adventure three years ago. I did the Himalayan Trek in 2017 from Dharamshala, India, Jabel Shams which is called the Grand Canyon of Oman, Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal and very recently Kilimanjaro which is called the roof of Africa. Planning to continue this adventure gives me immense pleasure and I get to learn so much from it. 

My motto in life is to give back to society and nature in whatever small way I can. This and being a guiding force for my family is my true passion

Being fascinated with photography and capturing moments at a very young age, Ayah joined the photography scene in 2014, and became known as Captures by Ayah or better yet, Captures by YAYA. Exploring different aspects of photography, she has been fixated mainly on portraits and creating content by raising awareness on different issues faced in the Arab world such as Violence & Abuse, Third Culture Kids and Diversity, etc.
Ayah is originally Egyptian but was raised in Bahrain and even she doesn’t know where she belongs sometimes. Ayah, a marketing graduate from UoB, is also a program coordinator at BIBF and is responsible for catering to the institute’s undergraduate students. When she isn’t working, you’ll find Ayah in her happy place…watching Netflix, eating pizza and wondering if her jeans will fit tomorrow.

Shivani is an economist turned social entrepreneur, marketer, social media instigator and an athlete with a passion to challenge social norms. She founded Plant Based Bahrain which is a platform for all things vegan in Bahrain, which she uses to educate about the benefits of a plant based diet in relation to health and implications for the environment, through her page and events. 

 A licensed attorney from the Kingdom of Bahrain, a member of the Bahrain Bar Association, an international arbitration practitioner, and a litigation lawyer, Aysha is known for her expertise in MENA Region laws. She offers more than 10 years of experience in various legal fields and currently advises clients on a wide range of issues including civil, commercial, corporate, insurance and re-insurance, finance, banking, investment, energy, construction and real estate disputes. She regularly sits as arbitrator and serves as counsel and legal expert in various international arbitration proceedings.
Aysha is highly regarded as one of the leading practitioners in the arbitration scene in the MENA region, having handled disputes under various arbitration rules. She is one of the youngest members of the International Court of Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and serves on the Board of Directors of ICC Bahrain. She is a member of the Advisory Committee at the Royal University for Women in Bahrain and the Dispute Resolution Committee at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry.  Aysha is passionate about social work and established the “Pro bono Lawyers Network” in Bahrain which brings together a number of lawyers who offer free legal services to clients.  The pro bono services are focused around domestic violence, sexual abuse, gender discrimination, human trafficking, human rights, immigration disputes and family law.  Aysha is also the co-founder of The Feminist Club. 

 Simran is a chirpy enthusiastic girl with an intense desire to learn all things new. She harbors a keen interest in co-curricular activities, balancing both academics and things that interest her with great ease. She is known for her oratory skills and has often won accolades for it. She has recently taken a penchant for anchoring and is currently enhancing her skills in the same. She loves exploring new things, places, cultures, food and ideas. Reading Enid Blyton books, dancing, listening to music and watching the Disney channel are her favourite hobbies. Her grit and determination, coupled with her humble and friendly nature, make all those who know her, love and admire her. 

Jude Al-Hadidi is 10 years old and was born ‪on the 22nd of February. She was born in Jordan, but then moved the Bahrain when she was 4 years old and loves it. Her dad owns a lovely Arabic cuisine called Areesh. Jude goes to the British School of Bahrain and her favourite subjects are math, art, science and Arabic. She is into music & sports, playing the guitar, swimming, art and calisthenics. Jude is also in an Aladdin production, which will happen in March, 2020 and is looking forward to it a lot. Her two best friends are Natalie Masri and Yara Isa, and she thinks they're the best. Girl power!" 

Haya Khalifa is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. She’s the creative director of Naseem AlAndalos and founder of Nesma Studio, a fashion brand focusing on sustainability and giving back to the community. She’s a fashion design graduate from Royal University for Women and her achievements include fashion shows in Dubai, London, Paris and Marrakech and she recently received the award for best Arab fashion designer in Arab Sat Festival in Egypt. She is personally invested in environmental activism and is focusing on spreading awareness about sustainable and ethical fashion in the region. 

PRIYA SHANKAR – A marketing and communications specialist in the hospitality industry, Priya is a corporate honcho and a fiercely independent woman. As a motor biking enthusiast, she is an officer of the Ladies of Harley Bahrain Chapter and a proud member the Harley Owners Group (HOG) family. She is also a supporter of many charities and recently helped raising funds and spread Breast Cancer Awareness by organising Ride in Pink event for the Ladies of Harley and the Harley Owners Group (HOG) with the support of the Harley Davidson dealer with a record-breaking turnout of over 400 bikers with almost 18 bike groups. Priya is very well known in the community as an influencer and a contemporary career woman. Words from an advertisement for Harley that strongly resonate with her; ‘It’s all about the ride, not the destination.’