SCA Dubai hosts family iftar, honours women leaders on International Women’s Day
Dubai (Press Release): The Sports & Cultural Association (SCA) hosted a special Family Iftar at Lavender Hotel, Dubai, to mark International Women’s Day and recognise outstanding women leaders with the Women of Impact Award – Celebrating Women Leadership. The event honoured women for their contributions to gender equality, community empowerment, and positive social change.
The evening began with the UAE National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to distinguished women personalities. The awards ceremony highlighted the achievements of each honoree through video presentations showcasing their journeys.
Honorees of the International Women’s Day Award Ceremony:
1. Ayesha Seedat, founder of Krea, was recognised for her efforts in reviving the tradition of home-cooked meals through high-quality spices.
2. Anishaa Jaisinghani, an IT Auditor at Deloitte and entrepreneur, was honoured for her leadership in business and commitment to supporting families with special needs.
3. Dr. Jasbir Chhatwal, a leading expert in obstetrics and gynaecology, was acknowledged for over 25 years of service in women’s healthcare.
4. Megha Sagar Shettar, a community leader and social activist, was recognised for her work with Gulf-based Karnataka communities and social service initiatives.
5. Nasreen Binth Ahmed Bava, founder of Info Skills UAE, was honoured for her expertise in emotional intelligence training and mental health advocacy.
A special segment of the evening was dedicated to recognising the contributions of housewives, highlighting their resilience and sacrifices in nurturing families and managing households.
The event concluded with a Family Iftar, celebrating community spirit and the blessings of Ramadan. SCA expressed gratitude to all attendees and contributors, wishing peace and joy for the holy month.
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Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra's Deputy CM at 5 pm on Saturday
Mumbai (PTI): NCP's Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar will be sworn-in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, replacing her deceased husband and party chief Ajit Pawar, at the Lok Bhavan here at 5 pm on Saturday.
Lok Bhavan (formerly Raj Bhavan) gave this information.
Governor Acharya Devvrat, who is currently in Mussoorie, will arrive in Mumbai at 4 pm, it said.
NCP's legislature party meeting is scheduled to take place in the city at 2 pm, where Sunetra Pawar is set to be named as its leader. After that she will take oath as the first woman deputy CM of the state.
She held talks with party leaders after arriving here from Baramati early morning on Saturday.
Ajit Pawar, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government, was killed in a plane crash in Baramati along with four others on January 28.
