10 Keralite women expatriates honoured

Ten women from the south Indian state of Kerala, who have scaled heights in various fields in the UAE, were honoured at the second Women Excellence Award held in Dubai on Friday night.

Gulf News Senior Reporter Sajila Saseendran won the award in the field of journalism.

She received the award from Dr. Nawab Shafi Ul Mulk, co-owner of Kerala Kings cricket team along with cricketer S. Sreesanth and south Indian actress Prayaga Martin.

Advocate Bindu Chettur, first female and current president of Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), received the award for leadership and women empowerment in the UAE, while Dr. Yasmeen Shereef Ul Mulk was awarded for her contributions to medical science.

Actress and RJ Nyla Usha, wellness expert Smitha Prabhakar, young fashion designer Apeksha Binoj, gynaecologist Dr. Mini P.G., environmentalist Dr. Jaishinimol Bharghavan, architect Dina Murali and veteran teacher Lilamma are the other awardees.

The winners received a statuette in teakwood and marble shaped like a thumbs-up sign blending with the face of a woman.