# Adwa AlDakheel

> Adwa AlDakheel is a Riyadh-based Saudi entrepreneur, angel investor, author, musician and private pilot. She founded Falak Investment Hub in 2018 and Ns3a Recruitment, combining investing with programs, mentorship and practical support for founders. Falak announced its holding-company structure in August 2026, bringing advisory, investment and AI capabilities together.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Falak Holding (formerly Falak Investment Hub)
- **Organizations:** Falak Investment Hub, Falak Holding, Ns3a Recruitment, Saudi Squash Federation, UNHCR
- **Nationality:** Saudi Arabian
- **Education:** Bachelor’s studies in management and entrepreneurship, Suffolk University, MBA, Entrepreneurship and Management, Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Babson College
- **Known for:** Founded Falak Investment Hub in 2018., Founded Ns3a Recruitment., Ranked 95 in Forbes Middle East’s 2023 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen list.

## Career timeline

- **2008-2009** — Saudi Arabia women's squash champion.
- **2013** — Early interview documented her music, poetry, stock analysis and squash; her instrumental album Adwa was released in this period.
- **2015** — Completed undergraduate studies at Suffolk University; published Proven Billionaires’ Formula.
- **2016** — First startup involvement through an e-commerce investment, according to her personal profile.
- **2017** — A Snapchat vacancy attracted more than 7,000 applicants in 24 hours, inspiring Ns3a.
- **2018** — Founded Falak Investment Hub.
- **2020** — Completed MBA at MBSC in collaboration with Babson.
- **2023** — Ranked 95 on Forbes Middle East’s 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen list.
- **2024** — Falak received first place in the entrepreneurship category of the Global Project Excellence Awards.
- **2026** — Falak announced its majority acquisition of Kernel in April and the launch of Falak Holding in August.

## Achievements

- Founded Falak Investment Hub in 2018.
- Founded Ns3a Recruitment.
- Ranked 95 in Forbes Middle East’s 2023 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen list.
- Included in Fast Company Middle East’s Most Creative People in Business 2023.
- Saudi women’s squash champion in 2008 and 2009.
- Author of Proven Billionaires’ Formula and its Arabic edition Al-Zubdah.
- Composer of the instrumental album Adwa.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Falak announced Falak Flagship Fund’s accreditation as an investment entity by Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Center on October 5.
- **2026-09** — Falak Ventures announced its 3X Flagship Accelerator with eight AI-focused startups and NTDP support on September 20.
- **2026-09** — Falak Holding and Standard Chartered concluded the fourth Saudi Women in Tech cohort, awarding three startups $45,000 in total equity-free funding.
- **2026-08** — Falak announced its holding structure covering advisory, investment and AI capabilities on August 31.
- **2026-04** — Falak announced a majority acquisition of Kernel, including operations in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
- **2026-01** — Falak, Classera and SuperCharger Ventures announced C.XSEED for EdTech and Future of Work innovation.

## Links

- Website: https://about.me/adwaaldakheel
- LinkedIn: https://sa.linkedin.com/in/adwa-aldakheel-ababb23a
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AdwaAlDakheel
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCxzHz2Bh90Dabg1jGVQBiqA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AdwaAlDakheel/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/adwa.aldakheel

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Last updated: 2026-10-25