I went on to live and work in Mumbai and then Shanghai. The vibrant Indian culture appealed to me and I continue to be enamored by it today (I am often told that I am an Indian born in a French body!)…
Read MoreBahrain became one of the first countries in the Middle East to outlaw domestic violence. It is important to recognise that achievement, but also realise that there is more that communities can do. Ultimately, this is not a men’s issue or a women’s issue. It’s a community issue…
Read MoreIn 1983, my husband joined me. He was employed at an exclusive Bahraini club and was well-regarded at work. Unfortunately, he died very suddenly in 1994…
Read MoreInitially, I was a labourer and it was grueling work. The long days in the heat were really tough…
Read MoreI've aimed to change my destiny through education…
Read MoreAs an architect and an interior designer, I have a belief that space has an inherent cadence, much like an individual with their own story waiting to be discovered…
Read MoreIt makes me proud to see the silhouettes they've painted on the gym wall…
Read MoreWe were living in Australia with our young daughter when my husband told me he was looking at a job opportunity in Bahrain. I was really excited…
Read MoreI recognised my discomfort for what it was quickly enough. I love challenging myself by meeting new people and throwing myself into new environments and experiences as often as I can, but that doesn’t mean I find it easy to do…
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