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WATERLOO REGION — Six Arab women were honored by their peers on Saturday for their work in the community and in business.
“It’s really a great opportunity to educate people,” said Asma Al-wahsh, founder of the nonprofit Canadian Arab Women’s Association. The association nominated six women of the year, in part to challenge prejudices that immigrant women do not conform to.
Noura Alkhiwled has been acclaimed for “rocking the countertop” as a woman in the workforce. Ansam Shafi was recognized for her community leadership.
Hiba Al Zaben has made a name for himself in a male-dominated science field. Bahiyye Ahram owns a business and is an extraordinary entrepreneur.
Yasmin Haloubi was honored for making a difference in Guelph. Amina Ismail is a future leader who is seen as an example for the next generation of Arab women.
These Arab women are part of a thriving Arab community that is gaining profile following recent waves of immigration. The community was little known a generation ago but is now big enough to host its first Middle East festival in Kitchener last month.
According to the 2021 census, Arabic has become the third most common foreign language spoken at the dinner table at home in this region. It has surpassed German and is behind the Chinese languages and Punjabi.
The growth over a decade has been “really tremendous,” Al-wahsh said. She came to Canada in 2012 and sees this region as a magnet for Canadian Arabs relocating from other cities and provinces.
For the second time, the women’s association honors the women of the year. The ceremony took place at the Portugieser Club in West Kitchener.
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