Areije Al Shakar

Eternal optimist | Fund Manager Al Waha Fund of Funds| Venture Capital | Kauffman Fellow

[Areije Al Shakar @areije]

@Ben2706407 @EmiratesSupport I’m sorry to hear that, there needs to be a little more empathy…

[Areije Al Shakar @areije]

EK 837 Dubai to Bahrain on 15 May severe negligence on the treatment of disabled passengers by callous and untrained @emirates staff/ group. Passengers that required assistance were treated like baggage. Barbaric treatment by an airline that is trying to be #1. Is this allowed?

[Areije Al Shakar @areije]

Plural lures mRNA vaccine and AI pioneer to become its newest partner ⁦@CarinaNamih⁩ - trailblazer and inspiration! https://t.co/a8ZAMq4mFX

[صلاح علي المالكي @almalki_salah]

قد تأتيك السعادة من حيث لاتدرى عندما يتذكر استاذك ومعلمك وهو على فراش المرض يوم ميلادك ويتعنى لك الكتابة للتعبير عن ما بين وجدانه تجاهك يكون قد اهداك اعظم هدية واكبر فرحة وترك في نفسك اثرا كبيرا يضاف الى اثره في حياتك شكرا الاب شكرا المعلم شكرا الاستاذ شكرا السفير كريم الشكر.

[Areije Al Shakar @areije]

@elonmusk Totally! Better than all the Middle Eastern viewers dependent on @tod_tv - crashed from the first hour.

[Areije Al Shakar @areije]

@tod_tv Waste of money! And no one replies. There should be at least some kind of public service announcement letting customers know of the issue. @tod_tv

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When people share their problems, they're not always looking for solutions. They're often seeking support.

Sharing bad news may not make them feel better, but it does bring you closer.

The most basic form of compassion is not alleviating distress. It's acknowledging distress.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Hey leaders: If people aren't coming to the office, look in the mirror.

They're not avoiding work. They’re avoiding toxic cultures, micromanagers, constant interruptions, and countless hours wasted commuting.

If you want people to show up more often, make it worth the trip.

[PLAYBOOK @getplaybook_]

نحن فخورون بتنمية شبكتنا مع المدراء التنفيذيين، صاحبات الأعمال، الرئيسات، الوزيرات والقائدات!✨

بليبوك هي شبكة متنوعة من النساء المختصات و المحترفين يجلبن قصصًا حقيقية, تجارب واقعية, دروسًا ومهارات مهمة لرفع إمكانيات النساء.

تواصلي معنا لمعرفة المزيد بزيارة رابط البايو!📲

[Joe Speiser ⚡️ @jspeiser]

Translating VC Language

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The goal of a great discussion isn't to land on the same page. It’s to explore different views.

Nods and smiles stroke your ego and close your mind. Thoughtful questions stoke your curiosity and stretch your thinking.

Consensus makes you comfortable. Dissent makes you smarter.

[Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds l Bahrain @AlwahaFund]

We are delighted that our very own Areije Al Shakar has become the first female #GCC national to be named a
@KauffmanFellows

Areije joins a lifelong network of 800 Fellows from 65 countries around the globe: https://t.co/lIrZmJE3fg

[Abdulla R. Al-Khalifa @AbdullaRAK]

#Bahrain's @areije Al Shakar of @AlwahaFund is the first #GCC woman to become a @KauffmanFDN Fellow - a program that fosters #innovative leaders and investors through a 2-year venture capital fellowship.
@KauffmanFellows

https://t.co/lU1koLCkFH

[Areije Al Shakar @areije]

Honesty is the best policy! #candor #honesty

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Honesty isn't just a moral decision. It's a healthy choice.

Experiments: avoiding lying for 10 weeks improves mental health by building stronger bonds. Honesty brings unexpected joy and connection.

Lies erode trust. We count on people who tell the truth. Candor fuels closeness.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Loyalty doesn't require conformity. If consensus is wrong, you have an obligation to disagree.

Weak leaders demand deference. Strong leaders welcome dissent.

Being a team player is not about sacrificing your values for a group. It’s about acting in service of the greater good.

[💪 Just John (previously "Flare Community") @CommunityFlare]

Guess who's back?!

I would sincerely like to thank everyone who helped make this possible, it's truly humbling to see so many people coming together for the greater good! ❤️

You are all amazing! #FlareCommunity

[THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE @TIMOFFICIAL94]

A regular commentator on diversity in startups, Areije Al Shakar is the Director and Fund Manager of Al Waha Fund of Funds. With 15 years of experience in banking and entrepreneurship
#TIM #areijiealshkar #fundmanager #entrepreneurship #ceo #motivationalquotes @areije

[Kauffman Fellows @KauffmanFellows]

Class 24: Each of you represents the best of the best in terms of global innovation leaders. More than that though, you are empathetic, kind-hearted, and resilient.
Continue to be strong. Faithful. Patient. Stay curious. And remember, you are a Kauffman Fellow! Congrats, #KF24🥳

[Sonia W @SoniaWey]

Grateful to have the stellar @AlwahaFund team led by the inimitable @areije supporting us on our journey ✨

[Al Waha Venture Capital Fund of Funds l Bahrain @AlwahaFund]

Areije Al Shakar, Director & Fund Manager at Al Waha Fund, explains to @CNN how a regional perspective from VCs like @VentureSouq is helping to accelerate the growth of the Middle East’s #fintech sector: https://t.co/CYOhSicfja