Nisrin Kothambawala has always been fascinated by gardens. As a child she would wander into gardens and green vistas, admiring the aesthetic beauty offered by a panoply of shrubs, plants, flowers and trees. These visits instilled in her an appreciation for organised and well-maintained gardens. This allure gradually bloomed into a passion and eventually translated…
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As part of its continuous efforts to provide medical and health assistance to all, the Dawoodi Bohra community in the United Arab Emirates had launched a #RiseToVaccinate campaign in December 2020 to spread awareness and facilitate Covid-19 vaccination to all eligible residents and citizens. A team of Bohra doctors and experts was mobilized to educate…
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It would have been easy to write off Batool Dadabhai’s story as that of a girl born into privilege. But her ambition, tenacity and determination echo a true entrepreneurial spirit that spurred her to venture outside her comfort zone and carve her own niche as one of the preeminent businesswomen in the Kingdom of Bahrain….
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Dr Fatema Kutiyanawala’s story, like that of all doctors, is one of hard work and determination, but more importantly it is about her resolve to continue her parents’ legacy. For the past twelve years, she has followed in her father’s footsteps to chair Sharjah’s Central Private Hospital. Fatema was born to Dr Shakir and Dr…
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Gulf News On 12th March 2021, The Dawoodi Bohra community in the UAE, in collaboration with Health Authorities, organized Vaccination camps in their Community centers. This was in line with the vision of the UAE Government to vaccinate the maximum eligible citizens and residents of the UAE. The Bohra community is working on a ‘Rise…
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From a young age, Munira Lakdawala had dreamt of becoming a doctor. This aspiration was fueled by the way her parents had raised her: to be faithful, compassionate and helpful to all. But destiny had other plans in store. Before Munira could complete her medical degree, her mother passed away while giving birth to her…
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Dawoodi Bohra community members in Dubai hosted an online panel discussion titled ‘Moving Towards Manufacturing’ where leading UAE-based manufacturers were invited for a panel discussion on how one can expand from trading to setting up a manufacturing plant in the UAE. • One of the panellists was Mr. Hussain Nalwala, owner of Sharjah based Anchor…
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The Daily Tribune – News of Bahrain Perils of Plastic-400 years of woe, with Mr. Kai Khalid Miethig, March 21 2021 As a part of Project Rise, a Dawoodi Bohra upliftment initiative, an awareness webinar was organized and conducted by the Dawoodi Bohras of The Kingdom of Bahrain. A prominent environmentalist based in Bahrain, Island…
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In 1972 a college friend from Abu Dhabi called Zohair Poonawala asking him to come and settle there to take advantage of the abundant opportunities present during that time. Although he did not entertain the thought at first, Zohair eventually answered his call and arrived in Abu Dhabi when the modern-day cosmopolitan city was still…
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The Dadabhai Group began its journey as a modest trading house more than fifty years ago in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As economic opportunities began surfacing in the region, the Dadabhais were quick to spot them and realise their true potential in an array of sectors. The fifties was an era of transition and Bahrain was at…