KE proudly congratulates Ms. Shobha Mendonca, our esteemed Lead Member & Past President – Dubai Chapter, on being honored with the prestigious Rachana Outstanding Woman Award 2023–2025.

Her dedication, leadership, and inspiring journey continues to make us proud. This well-deserved recognition stands as a testament to her remarkable impact and unwavering excellence.

Shobha Mendonca hails from Bendore, Mangaluru, and is a graduate in Commerce from St Agnes College. She is the daughter of Celine and the late Gilbert Nazareth.

A formidable business leader, Shobha Mendonca is the founder and managing director of Middle East Factory LLC (est. 1997). She also leads Reliable Fabricators LLC (est. 1988) and its affiliated companies, steering a skilled workforce of nearly 600 professionals in the steel fabrication and engineering sector. Her strategic vision extends to real estate development as a director of Mangalore Internet City Pvt Ltd, a major 75-acre project aimed at boosting Mangaluru’s economy.

Deeply committed to community welfare, Mendonca served as president of the Kanara Entrepreneurs – Dubai Chapter and, with her family, established the Mendonca Education Fund to support underprivileged students for 15 years. She has made significant philanthropic contributions towards the construction and renovation of churches, schools, and community halls, and has provided extensive support in education, medical aid, and housing for the needy. She is also a renowned patron of cultural heritage, sponsoring numerous Konkani, Tulu, and Kannada events globally.

Mendonca is an accomplished sportswoman and a pride of the Mangalurean community. She was the undisputed Ladies Table Tennis Champion of the UAE for 15 consecutive years (1983-1998). A multi-sport talent, she has represented Mysore University and Karnataka State at national levels in table tennis. Recently, in 2022, she proudly represented India and led her team to victory in the prestigious Nations Cup in Dubai.

In recognition of her exceptional contributions to business and community development, she was honoured with the “Women Business Achiever Award” in 2014 by the Christian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mumbai. Beyond her professional and athletic prowess, she is also trained in Bharatanatyam, piano, and is an accomplished singer, reflecting a well-rounded and inspirational personality dedicated to excellence in all her endeavours.