Badr Jafar
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- rather than chase billion $ unicorns, time to accelerate billion people business solutions
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The prodigious
@QuincyDJones
on
#music
, life, &
#Dubai
. "If racism in the world was left up to musicians it would have been dead 60yrs ago"
4
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When Ambassadors had
#rhythm
! Cultural
#diplomacy
at its best –
@QuincyDJones
& crew on a 1956 tour of
#MiddleEast
4
51
96
Beautifully simple, yet profound Japanese concept for a happy, purposeful life.
As we approach
#2018
, may you find and embrace your ‘ikigai’!
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Great performance
@SelenaGomez
for
@DubaiMusicWeek
in
#Dubai
! An honour to host you here in
#UAE
with
@QuincyDJones
http://t.co/oBAm419XEc
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128
57
Proud day for
#UAE
’s
#Startup
community, thanks to
@sheraasharjah
. Enjoyed the banter with
@fadig
and Arif Naqvi – clear that
#MENA
is on the cusp of an entrepreneurial awakening!
6
27
74
Eye-opening visit
#Rohingya
refugees in KL. Another example of suffering due 2 failure 2 protect basic
#humanrights
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46
53
With 80 million children, women & men forcibly displaced, the work of
@Refugees
has never been more critical. Hear
@FilippoGrandi
discuss the role of strategic
#philanthropy
in addressing the needs as well as root causes of these
#humanitarian
crises:
8
22
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Inspired by
@Bodour
, reminding us that every mountain top is within reach if we just keep on climbing
#becauseofher
6
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Why I believe Corporate Venture Capital is a boon to both the economic and social landscapes across the
#MENA
Region:
#startups
#venturecapital
8
22
57
Excellent and informative discussions on the increasingly important role of
#Philanthropy
in and from emerging economies, at
#WEF2020
with
@Cambridge_Uni
, Prof Stephen Toope. Thanks to all discussion leaders for a great session!
2
10
52
Exhilarating experience of orbital zero gravity weightlessness, thanks to
@PeterDiamandis
'
#vision
& perseverance!
2
7
50
Eye-opening day w/
@Refugees
in SE Turkey - incredible challenges. Time we put “human” at centre of “humanitarian”!
0
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A great 150yr+ institution with great values. Constructive recent meeting of
@AUB_Lebanon
’s advisory council in New York – huge scope for expanding reach and impact across the
#MENA
and beyond
3
6
53
An honour to host
@BillGates
along with
#Gulf
philanthropists to discuss common areas of interest. With an increasingly global drive for
#transparency
&
#accountability
in
#philanthropy
, there is huge scope for cross-border learning and collaboration to boost impact
0
3
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What a great space – what a great ‘movement’ – nurturing our Region’s most effective problem solvers
@sheraasharjah
. Congrats!
#Sheraa
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50
The 91 non-US
#tech
companies valued $1bn+. Total value $659bn. Thanks to
@careem
,
#ArabWorld
not totally absent - who will get there next?
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Many congrats to the
@CambridgeCSP
team for the timely launch of the Centre for Strategic
#Philanthropy
@Cambridge_Uni
– dedicated to the study and enhancement of philanthropic impact in the world’s fastest growing regions. Make a difference!
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16
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'Healing & Educating through the
#Arts
' in
#MENA
:
http://t.co/weruP63VTJ
thanks to
@SavetheChildren
&
@QuincyDJones
http://t.co/2YIM5iOona
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Major boost for
#CorpGov
at ‘Governance in Focus’ hosted by
@Saudi_Aramco
&
@PearlInitiative
#Gulf
private wealth to hit $12trillion by 2021 – protecting that value without strong systems of
#governance
is futile. Heartening to see multi-stakeholder collaboration on the rise
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8
39
Great to witness
@sheraasharjah
cultivate next wave of
#entrepreneurs
& proud to collaborate on building dedicated platform for
#socent
3
6
43
Thanks again
@BillGates
- a key objective of the
@CambridgeCSP
is sharing knowledge through discussion, and with the next decade set for a paradigm shift in the nature and role of
#philanthropy
within and from high-growth regions of the world, let's keep the discussion going!
CSP’s founder
@BadrJafar
talks to
@BillGates
on the rise of
#philanthropy
within and from
#EmergingMarkets
, underpinning the relevance of the
@CambridgeCSP
’s work.
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4
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A horrendous failure of
#humanity
, on so many levels. Utterly shameful. Eye-opening visit to desperate
#Rohingya
communities in Bangladesh with
@TheBigHeartUAE
and
@Refugees
, who are doing incredibly important work. A phenomenal testament to the
#resilience
of the human spirit.
3
17
41
Great discussion with
@BillGates
, Rohini &
@NandanNilekani
on the future of collaborative
#philanthropy
Building more connective infrastructure (including digital platforms) & experimenting with new models of capital aggregation, are all +ve trends for enhancing sector
#impact
4
11
41
Great
#impact
and authentic leadership - always great to see
@TheBigHeartUAE
shining a beacon of
#hope
@WHSummit
2
16
42
Amazing performance!! Hugely proud of all 34 future STARS from 12
#MENA
countries.
@METheatreAcad
@KS_Foundation
http://t.co/oAIAxY7FLb
2
14
37
Happy 5th anniversary charity anthem "Bokra" - shining a beacon of
#hope
& solidarity for a better tomorrow:
2
17
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Honoured to collaborate with
@NYUAbuDhabi
on the launch of the Strategic Philanthropy Initiative, created to champion high-impact
#philanthropy
, both within and from the
#MENA
region.
Exciting journey ahead!
2
6
38
Proud to witness the commencement of the largest ever operation by a
#UAE
company in the USA:
@Gulftainer
’s 50-year concession to manage the Port of Wilmington in
#Delaware
- soon to be the most prominent gateway on the US East Coast.
2
8
39
A leading global voice for
#philanthropy
&
#sustainability
for over 40yrs; honored to present The Prince of Wales w/
@PearlInitiative
's award
1
9
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Great short video to watch, especially if you need some help putting things into
#perspective
! :)
http://t.co/PSEClfJmeL
3
23
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Harnessing the Power of
#Business
#Innovation
to Create Solutions..."
#purpose
is transcending profit"
@thrive
3
6
39
Thanks
@Bodour
–
@UbuntuChallenge
accepted! We’re honoured
@CrescentEnterp
to be working alongside amazing partners in support of communities in our region and beyond. We're in this together, and we must emerge from it TOGETHER
#loveoverfear
Take the
@UbuntuChallenge
and choose
#LoveoverFear
@Tyrese
@_MAXWELL_
@BadrJafar
@CEOofHappYness
@IAmSteveHarvey
@najla_almidfa
@KhaledAlwaleed
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10
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"Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed" - important stimulus from
@UNESCO
's 1945 Constitution, as we embark upon the work of the
#FuturesOfEducation
International Commission
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Big congrats to
@Forbes_MENA_
's
#30Under30
👏
#Youth
across our region continue to inspire hope for a better tomorrow. We must constantly celebrate their success...
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7
32
Today, it's 1,000x cheaper to start an
#Internet
company than 14 years ago, thanks to technologies like
#crowdfunding
http://t.co/qZR4h3nI60
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Challenges & Opportunities -
#WomeninBusiness
across
#Gulf
Region.
@PearlInitiative
's survey:
http://t.co/npGqxqWXH3
http://t.co/LA4pVEhJ3K
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21
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10 years ago today, ‘Tomorrow/Bokra’ charity anthem brought 24
#Arab
artists together to sing in unity for a better tomorrow:
Today, excited to join
@QuincyDJones
to revive Bokra’s spirit of unity and hope for a better tomorrow:
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8
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Sheikha
@Bodour
never ceases to inspire – including in this conversation with me on a number of timely topics such as strategic
#philanthropy
, social
#entrepreneurship
, and harnessing the power of our
#youth
. Thanks again for sharing these great insights!
1
9
30
Good discussions at
#WEF17
around building new partnerships to boost
#humanitarian
response. Time to move from traction to action.
1
8
32
Sharing this wise quote I came across. As always, the common
language that binds all of humanity can be found in our modes of creative
expression – and so much untapped potential with
#CulturalDiplomacy
and
#CulturalEconomics
in
#MENA
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5
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Insightful & informative discussions with
@BillGates
&
#Gulf
philanthropists, exploring trends shaping
#philanthropy
and opportunities to build platforms for collaboration, coordination & resource pooling to boost impact. Broad support for creation of a
#GulfPhilanthropyNetwork
!
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خالص تهانينا للشيخة حور
@AlqasimiHoor
لفوزها بجائزة "مجتمع آسيا"
@AsiaSociety
المرموقة عالميًا، تقديراً لجهودها الكبيرة في مؤسسة الشارقة للفنون
@sharjahart
وبينالي الشا��قة. كما نفتخر بمبادرتها إلى تكريس هذه الجائزة لروح أخيها الراحل المغفور له الشيخ خالد، أحد المبدعين المميزين
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3 stories of how determination, experimentation, timing, luck, drama &
#grit
led to
#startups
collectively worth $71B
http://t.co/N9FnSBX04z
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Top 10
#technology
trends shaping the world through 2020:
http://t.co/B1fNJpVrtW
Merging physical & virtual worlds
http://t.co/NsWhPw3PNz
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Accelerating Next Generation
#Philanthropy
– thoughts on boosting
#innovation
and entrepreneurial spirit in
#MENA
's philanthropic sector:
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Time to Unleash Entrepreneurial
#Diplomacy
– “Today’s
#entrepreneurs
are the new diplomats of the global economy”:
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The brilliant
@fahimaq
leading a discussion with
@PearlInitiative
around the essentials of
#CorporateGovernance
for
#SMEs
– also the most effective way for
#entrepreneurs
to future-proof their businesses
Check out:
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Mapping
#SaudiArabia
’s main
#tech
investors & their
#startup
bets: .
Great to see healthy selection of local tech:
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#IIFMENA
shining a light on unparalleled opportunities in building resilience of
#Women
&
#Girls
in Arab Region - thanks to
@TheBigHeartUAE
0
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Happy Women's Entrepreneurship Day!
#WED15
- Share stories of women who inspire you
#WhoInspiresYou
@Bodour
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8
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In 1985 ‘Back 2 the Future’ predicted what
#technologies
we'd have by now. Were they right?
http://t.co/saAWJDcmVP
http://t.co/f06gKB303f
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8
21
Successful
#Humanitarian
Report
#2important2fail
launched with key recommendations – now the work begins!
@WHSummit
2
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Solid research on
#FamilyBusiness
in
#UAE
by
@AUSharjah
(Dr Rodrigo Basco) in collaboration with
@PearlInitiative
:
Insights into demographics,
#CorporateGovernance
patterns and key concerns of this sector that makes up 80%+ of non-oil GDP in Arab region
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6
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Advancing the role of
#women
as
#peacemakers
, and so much more. Delighted to visit
@nancylindborg
@USIP
1
7
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The honour was mine!
@CambridgeCSP
has huge potential to make a real difference with its mandate across the global growth markets, and undoubtedly a great team to deliver on its mission. Look forward to visiting more often!
We’ve had a great strategy week with the full team, finally in person! We further had the pleasure of welcoming our founding patron
@BadrJafar
to
@CambridgeJBS
, and
@KamalMunir5
via zoom!
@missdi_k
@CWoodcraft
@jacksl95
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6
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Inspiring
#resilience
in
#Gaza
:
“From the stones of destruction...we will build gardens and basins full of flowers"
http://t.co/QO9OHYKRbz
0
9
21
Making
#sustainability
a business imperative focusing on 5 P's: People, Prosperity,
#Planet
,
#Peace
& Partnerships.
@Pearlinitiative
#SIARF
0
5
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Inspired and grateful to speak with HRH The Prince of Wales
@ClarenceHouse
on the work of
@TheSMI
, the
#TerraCarta
charter putting
#sustainability
at the heart of business, and reflections on 50 years of campaigning for the
#environment
.
@CambridgeCSP
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@Bodour
@UbuntuChallenge
@Tyrese
@_MAXWELL_
@CEOofHappYness
@IAmSteveHarvey
@najla_almidfa
@KhaledAlwaleed
Thanks
@Bodour
–
@UbuntuChallenge
accepted! We’re honoured
@CrescentEnterp
to be working alongside amazing partners in support of communities in our region and beyond. We're in this together, and we must emerge from it TOGETHER
#loveoverfear
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برنامج الشفاء والتعليم من خلال الفنون يساعد آلاف الأطفال
http://t.co/hnrJjWZTpZ
شكراً
@QuincyDJones
@SavetheChildren
http://t.co/3RUQeqsarm
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'A Lasting Legacy for the
#YearofGiving
' - creating a new paradigm for more strategic & impactful
#philanthropy
...
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Tragic losses beyond words.
A true humanitarian, role model to many, and a loyal friend. Legacy to live on.
الله يرحمهن ويسكنهن فسيح جناته
وفاة #اميرة_بن_كرم ووالدتها وأختها في حريق بمنزلهم في #الشارقة
#أميرة_بن_كرم_في_ذمة_الله
#صحيفة_الخليج #الإمارات
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Extremely well-deserved recognition & award for 'Dignity for Children Foundation' in Malaysia – empowering underprivileged and
#refugee
children through
#education
. See:
Grateful to
@TheBigHeartUAE
for helping to scale fantastic
#humanitarian
initiatives
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Grateful to
@BillGates
and diverse philanthropists for this timely discussion exploring emerging trends in strategic
#philanthropy
- especially inspired by next generation localised perspectives on maximising impact
1
5
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Strategic
#Philanthropy
in the
#Arab
World – a brief look at the past, present and bright future of giving practices in the region.
Thanks to
@FikerInstitute
@DubaiAbulhoul
for taking an interest in this increasingly important subject...
Embracing a more strategic & systematic approach towards giving has the potential to empower the Arab region’s expanding community of philanthropists, & to unlock much needed long-term capital & social innovation, argues
@BadrJafar
.
Read the essay here:
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منذ عشر سنوات، جمعت أغنية ”بكرا“ 24 فناناً #عربياً ليغنوا بصوت واحد أملاً بغدٍ أفضل:
واليوم، أنا سعيد بالعمل مع
@QuincyDJones
لإحياء رسالة ”بكرا“ وتجديد الأمل بمستقبل أجمل:
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فشل ذريع ومخزٍ يضاف إلى سجلّ #الإنسانية وعلى عدة أصعدة. زيارة فتحت الأعين على معاناة مجتمعات #الروهينغا المستضعفة مع
@TheBigHeartUAE
و
@Refugees
، وكلاهما يقوم بجهود استثنائية للتخفيف عنهم، ويقدمان نموذجاً استثنائياً بحق يجسد قدرة روح الإنسانية على #المقاومة وعزمها على الصمود
2
5
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Enjoyed
#IGCF
panel on opportunities in advancing
#sustainability
agenda in
#MENA
- commercial & environmental imperatives clearer than ever
3
6
20
#Philanthropy
and the social sector is changing in the
#MENA
region – led by
#youth
– hear from the brilliant
@MunaAlGurg
about this phenomenon and its impact on the social and economic landscapes across the region…
1
2
21
Great
@sheraasharjah
launch w/ all the ingredients in place to create a world-class
#entrepreneurship
hub
#Sharjah
1
6
17
Sharing some thoughts on how ‘small’ business (
#SMEs
) can play a big role in
#humanitarian
crises: .
#WEF17
1
7
20
أفخر بإنجازات
@EFE_Global
في العشر سنوات الماضية في مجال تمكين وتوظيف الشباب في العالم العربي
#FirstJob
#خطوة_لحلمك
@MBCHope
1
3
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أداء مدهش للغاية!
فخور جدا بكل ال34 #نجوم المستقبل من 12 دولة #عربية.
@METheatreAcad
http://t.co/dqS8tKSE32
4
19
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Trailer for
@BokraTheFilm
w/
@QuincyDJones
- showcasing the power of
#arts
:
http://t.co/Hnmx2WrStw
@afmfilms
4
13
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يتعرض الأطفال #اللاجئون لمخاطر عديدة. تبرعكم اليوم سيساعدهم في تأمين مستقبلهم. #بصمة_أمل
1
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115
#VentureCapital
players across
#MENA
(up from 92 in 2015) - need to do much better at scaling our $$ deployment!
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Reimagining
#education
to better equip society with skills & value systems to navigate an uncertain future.
@UNESCO
's
#FuturesOfEducation
report launched today
Thanks to ALL fellow Commission members - the work begins to help translate this into action!
0
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Such an honour 2 hang w/
@QuincyDJones
&
@zakinus
during
@kennedycenter
'Gold Medal for
#Arts
' ceremony -
#GoodTimes
!
http://t.co/SN2WAgTVAd
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خمسة عقود و صاحب السمو الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي مصدرٌ للإلهام أساسٌ للتنمية الاجتماعية الاقتصادية والثقافية التي ميزت إمارتنا الباسمة. نِعْمَ الأب، القائد والمُعلّم،
فيه عرفنا دفء العائلة وقيمة العطاء.
اسأل الله عز وجل أن يمتعه بالصحة والعافية، و يحفظه ذخراً للإمارات
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10MM+ hits & counting!
http://t.co/smdCNmawgc
– spreading message of
#unity
&
#hope
for
#MiddleEast
#Youth
@QuincyDJones
@RedOne_Official
1
17
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Powerful music video campaign to
#RestoreHappy
for > 1.3 million
#ChildrenofSyria
#refugees
- spread the word:
http://t.co/mpnS8ivKh2
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12
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Thanks to
@wef
and
@_HadleyGamble
for hosting this timely discussion, and always great to speak with
@RaniaAlMashat
,
@alainbejjani
and Mohammad Jaafar
'If you think the economy is more important than the environment – try hold your breath while you count your money.' -
@BadrJafar
with a powerful message at
#DavosAgenda
Watch here:
@_HadleyGamble
@CNBC
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Serial
#Entrepreneurship
- seems like the majority "made it" from multiple businesses...
@richardbranson
http://t.co/VxWxqWrEsL
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يشرفني الانضمام إلى ثلة من قيادات القطاع الخاص ومؤسساته الذين بادروا بدعم #صندوق_الوطن الذي يشكل نموذجا يحتدى به للعمل التعاوني المشترك في القطاع الخاص الهادف لدفع عجلة التنمية وبناء اقتصاد معرفي مستدام في دولة #الإمارات في ما يتماشى مع الأهداف التي رسمتها القيادة الرشيدة
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Inspiring 2 observe session
@METheatreAcad
#Sharjah
. So excited about prospects of showcasing amazing talent in
#MENA
http://t.co/8zoajjNA58
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Fear of Failure = Fear of Innovation. And how Darwinian Theory can apply to
#innovation
- “The Origin of Ideas”:
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Founder's Syndrome & its cure! Striking a balance between a founder’s authenticity & the value of fresh perspectives
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Thank you
@fahimaq
! You've been a true brother and friend, supporting and inspiring so many along their journeys - including me.
No one has inspired me more than
@BadrJafar
, who was recently recognised with an
@ArabianBusiness
Achievement Award. Well deserved my friend, thank you for honouring me with your tribute video.
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