Congratulations to Haya Al Jasim and Areej Matooq for winning She’s Next in Bahrain!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of She’s Next after an incredible journey with over 100 inspiring applicants and groundbreaking ideas. A huge congratulations to these trailblazing entrepreneurs. Their passion and innovation are setting the stage for a brighter future.

Grand Prize Winner

Haya Al Jassim,

Founder of Maiwa

Maiwa is committed to providing high-quality, nutritious baby food and snack options for parents who value quality ingredients and are facing difficulties in finding healthy options for their children. They go above and beyond to create products that are free from harmful additives like refined sugars, unhealthy oils, and preservatives.

Every bite of Maiwa’s food is crafted to deliver pure, natural goodness, ensuring that your baby and toddler get the best start in life with every meal.

People’s Favourite Winner

Areej Matooq,

Founder of Fermendiet

Fermendiet is Bahrain’s first dedicated workshop specializing in fermented foods, leading the way in producing high-quality, probiotic-rich products that promote gut health and boost immunity. With a focus on natural fermentation processes, Fermendiet offers over 30 unique products designed to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. Through innovation and a passion for health, Fermendiet is shaping the future of nutrition in Bahrain and beyond.

The incredible finalists

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Partners and sponsors

Find out more about the organizations making She’s Next possible.

Bahrain Islamic Bank

Incorporated in 1979 as the first Islamic bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the fourth in the GCC. Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has played a pivotal role in the development of the Islamic banking industry and the Kingdom’s economy. In the pursuit to promote digital innovation and financial sustainability of Bahraini SMEs, BisB are proud to partner with Visa for the inaugural edition of She's Next in Bahrain. By empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs, BiSB aims to create an enabling environment that cultivates progress and prosperity for all. Together, we are committed to forging a path of success and unlocking limitless possibilities in the digital age.

Innovate for Bahrain

Innovate for Bahrain is an innovation center dedicated to fostering local startups, promoting gender equality, and facilitating career growth through diverse initiatives. We aim to connect individuals, startups, government, and corporate entities to collaborate on innovative solutions and products.

Our mission is to lead in creating engaging and impactful projects that turn career aspirations and business ideas into successful ventures. We achieve this through sustainable collaborations and localized strategies that empower women, enable youth, and support professional ambitions.

ITC | She Trades

The International Trade Centre (ITC) launched the ITC SheTrades Initiative to remove barriers to women's participation in trade by working with governments, the private sector, and entrepreneurs to build the business capacities of women and to create a fairer, more sustainable global economy.

We provide women entrepreneurs and producers with access to key knowledge, resources, and networks, support policymakers on inclusive policy reforms, and leverage public and private partnerships to amplify the impact of our work.

She's Next
Previous Winners

Aida Almudaifa

Founder and CEO of Early Riser

Aida Al Mudaifa is a certified Health Coach and is currently studying Gut health at the Integrative Nutrition School in New York. Aida also has over 12 years of experience in strategy, SME development, and exporting, having worked in business consulting, Tamkeen (a non-profit SME development agency), and Export Bahrain (a national export support agency in Bahrain).

Aida Almudaifa, a She's Next 2023 winner in Bahrain

Eman Alsabah

Co-founder and CEO of Fablemill

Eman is a screenwriter, producer, and consultant. Before Fablemill, she produced a number of short films, including writing and directing her own short. Eman is passionate about blending speculative fiction with Arab folklore and mythology to create unique magical stories. Prior to founding Fablemill, Eman worked with renowned engineering firms and management consultancies for over a decade, including McKinsey & Company and AECOM. Within those companies, her focus was on entertainment, media and sports, working on mega projects with over $1bn in value. At Fablemill, Eman oversees concept development and production.

Jane Harvey

Co-founder and CEO of Savii

Jane Harvey grew up with the entrepreneurial itch and was a savvy saver from a very young age. However, it wasn’t until much later in life that she truly understood how to make it work for her. Seeing so many young adults around them struggle to manage their money effectively without basic financial knowledge, and hearing from parents who lacked the financial know-how to guide their kids, was what motivated Jane and her co-founder Nichola to launch Savii, a financial platform designed specifically for youth. With Savii they want to start and promote a positive conversation about money.

Esraa Aljanahi

Founder of ESJ Dynamic Fitness

Esraa Janahi, inspired by her professional soccer athlete father, transitioned from a corporate role to dedicate herself to enhancing individuals' health and strength. Her extensive qualifications and experience working with medical professionals laid a strong foundation in the field. The transformative experience of becoming a new mother opened Esraa to a renewed understanding of wellness, particularly for mothers. Her commitment to aiding current and future mothers in navigating their health, wellness, and fitness is a central tenet of her approach, and she seeks to propagate this empowering message on a global scale.

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