Women in Breakbulk Middle East Members
Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders
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Noura Al Shamsi
Community Manager
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Trasport-Sharjah
UAE
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Farah Al-Yousef
Chartering Officer / Claims and P&I Adjuster
Amin Kawar and Sons Co.
Jordan
farah.alyousef@kawar.com
"Always believe in YOU "
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H.E Eng. Hessa Bint Ahmed Al Malek
Executive Director of Maritime Transport
UAE Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime (FTA)
UAE
"I am glad that I didn’t allow technicalities or judgment to dissuade me from pursuing my dream. It is also why I am so passionate about the work which we do at AWIMA, and why I encourage young females like myself to put themselves out there and chase their goals relentlessly."
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Elcin Ayas Bozkurt
Project and Special Cargo Executive
Maersk
Turkey
elcin.ayas@maersk.com
"The men in the industry may not believe that you can go to the port, They may not believe that you can manage the operation in the port & office, they may not need to ask you for technical information during the operation. And, they may be surprised when you do all of these and more. Either they will be more surprised or they will get used to it.. We are everywhere with our professional knowledge! "
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Dr. Aysha Al Busmait
Director of Government Communications
UAE Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime (FTA)
UAE
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Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri
CEO
Maqta Gateway
UAE
"Minimizing the gender gap is a gradual process, but there is great reason for optimism knowing that with persistence, women can and will advance the industries beyond any limitations that have been placed on us."
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Sue Donoghue
Managing Director – DHL Global Forwarding, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Project Director – SABIC – DHL Global Forwarding – Industrial Projects
Saudi Arabia
"I firmly believe that roles should be filled by the best suited candidate and I am honoured to work with a company like DHL that celebrates diversity and women are given equal opportunities to lead."
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Jasamin Fichte
Managing Partner,
Fichte and Co.
UAE
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Jamylia Garajayeva
Commercial Manager - Logistics
Petrofac
UAE
Jamilya.garajayeva@petrofac.com
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Susan Hunter
CEO
APM Terminals
Bahrain
"I am responsible for the day to day management and performance of Bahrain’s only commercial port facility, Khalifa Bin Salman Port."
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Aireen Malonzo
JSL Global
Qatar
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June Manohoran
Director
Lukoil Marine Lubricants, MENA
UAE
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Sinem Mecik
Managing Partner
Maskot Shipping & Services
Turkey
sinem@maskotshipping.com
"Fortune favors the brave"
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Ghazalah Moloobhoy
Director / General Manager
A.S. Moloobhoy Pvt. Ltd. / Moloobhoy Marine Services, LLC
UAE
"While we as women have come along way, I believe that proving your worth is a never-ending process and avoiding complacency at all costs is essential to shed gender stereotypes."
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Eliska Mundell
Cargo Sales Manager - Global Accounts - Middle East & Africa
Emirates Airlines
UAE
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Capt. Sahar Rasti
CEO
SJR Group
UAE
"Overcoming the odds to become the first certified female Emirati captain, as well as gaining acceptance from a culture that has traditionally resisted women working outside the home (or in less conservative roles), were driving forces behind my motivation to reach for the stars without reservation."
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Sabina Raza
Business Development Executive
Enkay Express - Logistica
UAE
"Be a women who overcomes obstacles by tackling them in faith instead of tiptoeing around them in fear."
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Nelusha Silva
Business Development Manager
Enkay Express - Logistica
UAE
"Being in the freight and logistics industry for 36 years and the past 24 years in the Middle East, my advice to my female colleagues is have fire, passion and love in whatever you do or you will be worn out."
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Sadhini Silva
Assistant Manager - Business Development
JSL Global
Qatar
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Rhonda Somers
CMO
Ace 54
UAE
"In the years of working through the industry, I believe the leadership is changing and capitalizing based on the “value add” formula, where women in general are making the shift and being noticed in decision-maker roles."
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Nishika Thomas
Senior Sales Manager
Enkay Express - Logistica
UAE
"When women support each other incredible things happen."
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Chasity Clay
CEO
Everything Freight Solutions
United States
"No isn't always a closed door"