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Andrea Zanon
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Andrea Zanon is an international sustainable development and empowerment specialist who has dedicated his life to reducing poverty, promoting sustainability and empowering ambitious people
Stories (202/0)
The rise of Oman: A frontrunner in green hydrogen production
Endowed with sunshine, wind, and a strategic location, Oman is deemed to become a major exporter of clean, green hydrogen. This leadership bid stems from a confluence of factors that grant Oman a significant competitive advantage: abundant natural resources, existing infrastructure, and a first mover advantage.
By Andrea Zanon3 months ago in Earth
From Awkward to Awesome: Turning a Missed Handshake into a Networking Win
Ever reach out for a handshake at a networking event, only to have your hand hanging awkwardly in mid-air? It happened to me recently at an investment meeting, and let me tell you, it felt mortifying!
By Andrea Zanon3 months ago in Motivation
Qatar massive Gas production increase: Good news for Europe energy security
Qatar massive gas production increase, is good news for Europe and Asia energy security, and probably good news also for decarbonization. Its efforts to dominate the energy market are underappreciated from a sustainability angle, as this move will allow many low income countries, particularly in Sub-Sahran Countries to move out of their addiction to coal.
By Andrea Zanon3 months ago in Earth
Saudi Arabia's $2 trillion gamble: Can Oil wealth fund tech revolution?
It was just a few months ago that Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, PIF, had $676 billion in assets under management. As of the month of March, Saudi Arabia transferred a $164 billion stake in Aramco to PIF, propelling it to the second-biggest fund in the Middle East for an astonishing $925 billion. This is up from $595.6 billion in 2022 and is now resulting in PIF 16 percent ownership of Aramco.
By Andrea Zanon3 months ago in 01
Speak less, win more: Mastering negotiation with silence
Mastering communication and silence are tools that can significantly increase your success, efficiency, and happiness. In negotiations and in life, the ability to use silence to your advantage is often underestimated and underused. We tend to equate effective communication with eloquence and speaking persuasively. However, to become a truly powerful communicator, and a successful leader, we can learn the art of staying quiet and draw inspiration from the richness of Sicilian culture and history.
By Andrea Zanon4 months ago in Education
Saudi Arabia's AI Revolution: Unleashing Risk Appetite And Financial Power
As the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) marches towards an impressive $1 trillion by 2025, it solidifies its position as a major player in global investments, particularly in transformative tech. PIF, guided by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), is the 5th largest Sovereign Wealth Fund in the world, with $926 billion in assets (SWFI). Please note that only 3 weeks ago PIF had $676 billion at his disposal. PIF is the main financial vehicle to execute the Crown Prince's Vision 2030, a transformative initiative designed to diversify Saudi Arabia's economy, generate employment, and prosperity for its youthful population (80 percent of which is younger than 35). PIF is investing in sports, AI, tourism, clean energy, smart cities, and floating industrial towns.
By Andrea Zanon4 months ago in Earth
The balancing act of oil and clean energy investment
Last year, both the United States and Canada have increased their oil and gas production, reaching record targets and profits. In fact, in December 2023, the U.S. became the largest oil producer globally, with 13.5 million barrels of oil produced per day (BPD). In early 2024, Canada produced 4.9 million barrels per day, becoming the fourth-largest oil producer behind the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Russia. Both countries are expected to hit new records in 2024, with 14 million bpd and 5.4 million bpd, respectively.
By Andrea Zanon4 months ago in Earth
Can Saudi Arabia buy the future? A trillion bet on tech
It is well known that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) aims to become a 1 trillion-dollar fund by 2025. To reach this goal, Saudi Arabia transferred a $164 billion stake in Aramco to PIF, propelling it to the second-biggest fund in the Middle East. Just a few months ago PIF had $670 billion of asset under management.
By Andrea Zanon4 months ago in Earth
Why Qatar's liquefied natural gas expansion may offer short-term environmental gains
Qatar’s decision to increase its liquefied natural gas production capacity may help emerging Asian economies reduce their dependency on coal, resulting in short-term environmental gains, analysts say.
By Andrea Zanon4 months ago in Earth
Oxagon: A Rising Star -The Saudi Silicon Valley of the Red Sea
Imagine a futuristic floating city rising from the blue waters of the Red Sea. This isn't science fiction; it's Oxagon, a revolutionary project which will redefine the Saudi Arabian industrial landscape. As a cornerstone of Vision 2030, the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) ambitious plan to diversify its economy beyond oil, Oxagon is one of the Vision 47 projects towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. By 2030, over $1 trillion (this is non official data as the Government data only estimates $500 billion) is expected to be invested in smart cities across Saudi, with Oxagon playing a pivotal role in this economic transformation.
By Andrea Zanon4 months ago in Education
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