{"id":3963,"date":"2023-03-08T09:56:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T09:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2024-03-03T15:12:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T15:12:23","slug":"bahrains-top-women-in-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/bahrains-top-women-in-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Bahrain\u2019s Top Women in Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrain.bh\/new\/en\/equality-women_en.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women in Bahrain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been outstanding contributors to the workforce for decades, having made many notable achievements, progressions and initiatives over the years such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scw.bh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supreme Council for Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chaired by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sheikha_Sabika_bint_Ibrahim_Al_Khalifa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HRH Sheikha Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Bahrain has been a constant driver in ensuring the equality of men and women and their representation in various fields whilst establishing an active presence for women within the overall economy.\u00a0 In 2002, Bahrain\u2019s constitution set women equal to men guaranteeing gender equality in, \u201cpolitical, social and economic spheres, without breaching the provisions of Islamic law.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that being said, the real estate industry is one that has shown massive growth for women with some exceptional pioneers leading the way for future generations. These exceptional women have shown great success in their careers over the years, as general managers, directors, founders and department heads, making a valuable impact in Bahrain\u2019s real estate market through their contributions and leadership, here\u2019s what they have to say:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/7.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eman-almannai7-9479a2159\/\"><b>Eman Almannai<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b>Head of Sales<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/infracorp.bh\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgaGgBhC8ARIsAAAyLfG9dKObKy7QjmbKneykni1tr5mllL27L1iiCJS0yx2YGpA0KPwZ8iEaAj4tEALw_wcB\"><b>Infracorp BSC Closed<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 18 years of experience in the real estate market in Bahrain, Mrs Al-Mannai has achieved outstanding real estate success in several real estate projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain and pioneered 10 freehold projects, 17 towers and more than 6000 apartments and supported its professional life with its academic experience and obtained many specialized certificates in the field of real estate. Mrs Al-Mannai comes as the head of the project team for sales within the framework of the project &amp; efforts to attract skilled and craft talents and to empower Bahraini women in leadership positions. She has excellent professional skills, high-level scientific qualifications, and extensive experience in the field of real estate, which allows her to contribute to the development of project work and strategic improvements: locally and globally. She has conducted several training courses for real estate education, and she\u2019s the first Bahraini to obtain the certificate of a certified international real estate expert in 2015. She is a Writer and author, and she published her first book &amp; Real Estate and Life in 60 days, educating People about life and real estate was on March 2019 she\u2019s in the process of writing her second book this year 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually real estate chose me not the other way around I wasn\u2019t planning for it it just happened accidentally that I chose to be trained in a private company. As part of completing my Bachelor&#8217;s degree certificate so I joined them as a trainer in selling freehold projects in 2005 with 0 experience and today I\u2019m head of the sales team with 18 years of experience as A certified international property specialist, coach, trainer, writer, author, influencer, and an owner of properties. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My message to the young women, you will have all the doors open to you if you have the right key for them to be opened and your keys should be knowledge, education, hard work, and never giving up. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goals and team, are the keys which open the hard doors for you;\u00a0 the more you invest in your self the more places you will reach. I did it from scratch and started with zero knowledge in real estate and zero capital and I\u2019m sure you will too.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/8.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/oksana-konyshevska-66388bb\/\"><b>Oksana Konyshevska<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<b>Managing Director<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/impact-estate.com\/\"><b>Impact Real Estate<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 25 years of business experience specializing in the property industry, I have acquired an extensive knowledge of the Bahrain property market by developing excellent working relationships with clients, developers and owners.\u00a0 I have successfully managed the sale of a number of large-scale lands, and commercial and residential projects in Bahrain as well as internationally. In 2007 she established Impact Estate WLL which became a leading Bahrain-based real estate and property management company that provides a full range of services for tenants and owners including state-of-the-art software that offers financial reports, maintenance updates and online access and support at any time of the month. \u00a0 Since then Impact Estate became a sought-after solution for developers and property owners. Starting with the first property portfolio in Riffa views to the current portfolio of 45 projects with client\u2019s revenue management of almost BD 3 million the company is the first one to offer a unique approach to property management industry services in Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Real estate was always my passion. And when I had a chance to start my own company in 2007 I took it and never regretted it. Being a woman in a men driven environment it was challenging to build a name and reputation in the real estate industry, however, through my competence, hard work and support from the team the company is now recognized as one of the leading Owners Association, Property Management and brokerage firms in Bahrain. Moreover, we have been invited to expand our services to KSA and UAE. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I went to Riyadh a few days ago where I met an amazing lady Sarah, who is working as a taxi driver. Sarah is a Saudi national, smart, educated and simply amazing. While she was helping me and showing me around the city, I asked her \u201cwhy did you choose this job?\u201d\u00a0 she simply replied, \u201cWomen need women to help each other\u201d. And, you know, I wouldn\u2019t find better words to encourage graduates and women entrepreneurs who are looking to launch their careers, to never give up, to put the right objectives, and then to make a plan and follow it. If there is a will there is always a way to keep going. &#8220;<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/6.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/may-marzooq-647b126\/\"><b>May Marzooq<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<b>GM Marketing &amp; Business Development<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kooheji_development\/?hl=en\">Kooheji Development<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May Marzooq is a senior marketing strategist with 25 years of experience in diverse sectors, including Financial, Retail, Hospitality, Education, Aviation, and Real Estate across Bahrain, Qatar, and Dubai. With a people-focused and performance-driven approach. May\u2019s passion for marketing stems from its ability to drive business revenue. Recently, May developed a modern marketing framework using an Omni-Channel strategy, enabling authentic Omni-Channel experiences from CRM operations to customer\/employee communications, resulting in successful business transactions. She is a highly skilled and experienced marketing executive, with over 25 years of experience in the Financial, Retail, Hospitality, Education, Aviation, and Real Estate sectors across multiple markets. She is a strategic thinker, able to develop high-level strategies based on market research, customer focus groups, and business Marobjectives. May has managed budgets ranging from BD 100,000 in Bahrain up to QR 35 million in Qatar, achieving a cost-effective approach while maintaining the highest standards and achieving solid sales ROI. She is also an excellent presenter, presenting full-year marketing strategies and calendar plans to various stakeholders, including board members, executive management, and senior managers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words:<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI&#8217;ve always been fascinated by the real estate industry and how it constantly evolves <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with new technologies and changing consumer behaviours. My experience in <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing has given me a holistic perspective on market discipline that I\u2018ve been <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">able to apply to the dynamic real estate industry. In particular, I\u2019ve seen how <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing in real estate has integrated many different channels, from traditional <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertising to digital marketing, while also refining my knowledge of CRM, lead <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generation, and the customer journey. Ultimately, these marketing activities translate <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into real business revenue, and it\u2019s been exciting to see how our marketing efforts <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have contributed to the growth and success of the business. To all the young women aspiring to work in real estate, I encourage you to pursue your passion with dedication and perseverance. Real estate is a dynamic and exciting industry that requires a diverse range of skills and perspectives. Believe in yourself, keep learning and growing, and don&#8217;t be afraid to take on new challenges. With hard work and determination, you can achieve your goals and make a meaningful impact in this rewarding field\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-1-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-1-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lina-sabrawi-62a70514\/\">Lina Sabrawi<\/a><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><b><i>Co-Founder &amp; Managing Partner<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/highbridgebh.com\/real-estate-in-bahrain\/\"><b><i>HighBridge Co. W.L.L\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lina has rich experience in various sectors, especially in Banking &amp; Real Estate, and holds a master\u2019s degree in business administration. Her ambition and dedication have helped her to pioneer HighBridge into a highly focused real estate boutique in the\u00a0 Kingdom of Bahrain, with a clear vision and strategy. Her personal attributes coupled with her rich international experience, allow her to create real and unique real estate opportunities for her clients across the GCC and Europe. Under her management,\u00a0 HighBridge won the \u201cOutstanding Sales Performance Award 2021\u201d and \u201cTop Performing Broker 2022\u201d from Eagle Hills &#8211; Marassi Al Bahrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI co-founded HighBridge in 2017 as a boutique real estate advisor, based on basic principles and ethics, namely trust, honesty, kindness and transparency.\u00a0 Founding your own company is very challenging, it needs hard work, patience and persistence, but when you succeed it is highly rewarding and it is worth the hassle.\u00a0 As a woman working in the real estate sector is a big challenge but if you have the belief,\u00a0 dedication, knowledge and skills, you will surely succeed and make a difference. If you are a woman and face a challenge, it is an opportunity. With challenges, we strive for higher grounds, without challenges we stagnate on the same ground. Happy International Women\u2019s Day!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anastasia-ageeva-93093613\/\"><b>Anastasia Ageeva<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b>Managing Director<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amwaj_tala_property_anastasia\/?hl=en\"><b>RMR Real Estate<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anastasia started her Real Estate career in St Petersburg, Russia, working with IKEA-MEGA as a Leasing Manager on a multi-million dollar project. Having relocated to Bahrain, in 2007, she joined Impact Estate as a Sales and Marketing Manager and Special Projects Manager and after 11 years of experience in the GCC market, she founded the boutique Real Estate Company RmR, based in Amwaj Islands. In addition to a degree in Sales and Marketing and a Master\u2019s Degree in Education, Anastasia is an R.S.C.I Certified Life Coach and a semi-professional long-distance triathlete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cReal Estate is not my job, it&#8217;s a Lifestyle! It is a constant flow and exchange of love and energy between me and people\/clients, keeping the relationship going and empowering my clients with all the knowledge I have to date: be that about the real estate market, lifestyle choices, nutrition, fitness advice or sometimes even a life coaching session, if required. My advice to the strong and unique women out there: Love what you do! Constantly educate yourself, Embrace changes and grow, as that&#8217;s the only satisfactory way forward! Smile and be grateful for challenges, and always remember: Life is a journey, enjoy the ride!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shatha-judeh-5b560243\/\"><b>Shatha Judeh<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<b>Managing Director<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/affinitypropertybh.com\/\"><b>Affinity Property Management\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA Graduate from the Swiss business school and a Bachelors&#8217;s from the American University of Sharjah, who established multiple businesses in Real Estate &amp; Digital Marketing Transformations for real estate companies and developers. 20+ years experience in the GCC based mostly in Bahrain as a great business centralized hub. Our business is focused on everything real estate! Our brokerage department is a one-stop shop for investors to invest, reside and build a life in Bahrain. Our Property Management department maintains high-value hospitality and marketing services in the GCC. Our Digital Marketing department makes sure developers and real estate projects have a strong digital presence on the web in terms of social media, rank and portals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI actually don&#8217;t see it as a male-dominant field at all! In fact, women excel over men, in reality, all over the world! Some of the biggest real estate companies in Bahrain are run by ambitious women!\u00a0 We love what we do! The biggest challenge we faced in previous years used to be in hiring legal agents to represent a company to reduce freelancers in the market. This was thankfully improved with the new RERA licence structure implemented in 2019. Where you had to belong to a specific agency to be a legal broker in Bahrain and you were registered by the agency as such. Bahrain is a very modern and equal opportunity country with no prejudice or sexism, If you work hard for many years you will become magnificent at it. When there is a will, there is a way!&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leanne-lobo-850b98248\/\"><b>Leanne Lobo<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<b>Director Head of Transactional Services &#8211; Bahrain<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savills.bh\/\"><b>Savills Middle East<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leanne heads up the Agency business at Savills. She is an experienced Tenant Advisor with extensive negotiation experience in office leasing transactions across Bahrain. She represents both local and international clients where she strives to exceed their needs and surpass their expectations. Leanne\u2019s knowledge of the market, experience and reputation has led her in being able to offer her clients the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highest level of service. She is responsible for ensuring maximum occupancy throughout the property management stock and on exclusive projects. Leanne also works very closely with the strategic research team to advise on best-use studies and the design of commercial buildings to maximize lettings and sales potential. She also plans and implements marketing strategies that further support the net take-up on a property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI have been working in the industry for several years. I have had to learn and adapt very quickly as this industry is highly competitive and I realized that with the right attitude and positive mindset, one can achieve their goals.\u00a0 I also attribute my success to a great team who have always believed in me and helped me navigate different aspects of the real estate market offering sound advice. The real estate industry has remained male dominant for many generations; it is fast growing to become a more organised sector, creating opportunities for women to play integral senior roles. The real estate sector is very demanding and often requires a great deal of commitment; late-night viewings, long <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hours, and weekends are all a part of the job. However, a major part of success is standing out, and one way to do that is to highlight the qualities women bring to the table where we tend to be strong communicators, thoughtful strategists and highly organised \u2013 all of which are desirable and advantageous in any organisation and industry. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To all aspiring young women wanting to join real estate, build your personal brand. Your personal brand is going to transcend any brokerage that you join. You may end up switching brokerages and you may switch one or more times. So don\u2019t just rely on the brokerage brand. You must create your own personal brand as a professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-477x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-477x400.png 477w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sheila-mcewan-998b8317\/\"><b>Sheila Mcewan<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b>General Manager<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bahrainpropertylocators.com\/\"><b>Property Locators<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheila relocated to Bahrain over 15 years ago and almost immediately fell into real estate, she has been working for Property Locators for 15 years having joined as an agent and working her way up to General Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her own words: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #ef5e4e;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cReal Estate is my job and my passion.\u00a0 The ever-changing climate can be challenging (and I am not talking weather..) and there have been many over the years but if you really believe in your job and yourself then, with the right knowledge, team and company your challenges become easier. My advice to any woman starting a career be clear without being aggressive, apply your skills to tasks and never shy away from a more challenging request, always be courageous it will win in the end \u2013 you deserve to feel confident, strong and empowered\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also search for:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;1 bedroom flat for rent in bahrain&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:328445,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;19&quot;:0,&quot;21&quot;:0}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/en\/rent\/1-bedroom-apartments-for-rent.html\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/en\/rent\/1-bedroom-apartments-for-rent.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 bedroom flat for rent in bahrain<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;studio flat for rent in bahrain&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:328445,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;19&quot;:0,&quot;21&quot;:0}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/en\/rent\/studio-apartments-for-rent.html\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyfinder.bh\/en\/rent\/studio-apartments-for-rent.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studio flat for rent in bahrain<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women in Bahrain have been outstanding contributors to the workforce for decades, having made many notable achievements, progressions and initiatives &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3964,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"2.10.9","language":"en","enabled_languages":["en","ar"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"ar":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false}}},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.1 - 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