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Ms. Sonal Dawda

Ms. Sonal Dawda

Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications

Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance (P.S.C.)

Personal Profile


Sonal Dawda, a prominent figure in the corporate world, has been recognized as a ‘Middle East Woman Leader’, actively mentoring women across various domains and collaborating with women-focused entrepreneurial organizations. Sonal has also earned 'Best Marketing Leader' & ‘Top CMO in Middle East’ Titles & has received ‘Award for Excellence’ & ‘Best Performer Award’.

She has been making waves not only in the business world but also in the fashion industry. She has been named ‘Marvelous Mrs. India 1st Runner-Up’ & ‘Fashion Icon’ in the beauty pageant organized by India's first Mrs. World, Dr. Aditi Govitrikar. This marked a significant milestone in Sonal's journey, highlighting her multifaceted talents.

Sonal is already making strides in her commitment to environmental sustainability & social responsibility, engaging in initiatives such as beach clean-ups, tree planting, food distribution to laborers, etc. in collaboration with Dubai Police & Dubai Municipality. She is actively participating in panel discussions, sharing her insights and experiences from her profession.

Her career history demonstrates her outstanding communication and leadership skills as well as her reputation for exceptional client service and solution-oriented approach.

Recognized excellence to effectively interact with customers, develop a deep level of trust with industry professionals resulting in appreciation and recommendation from customers and business partners.

She remains steadfast in her conviction that collaboration is the key to business success; therefore, she is committed to building long-term relationships with Internal & External Stakeholders to realize strategic business goals.

With a strong belief in continuous improvement and a motto of never giving up, Sonal Dawda has not only achieved success in her professional life but has also become an inspiration for all. Her transformative journey and dedication to pursuing dreams and aspirations have earned her the coveted titles.