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US Tariffs: A Real or False Problem? Strategies for Italy and Europe

April 7, 2025, The Ambassador

In recent years, the protectionist policies of the United States have generated heated debates among economists, politicians, and corporations. The customs duties imposed on European products, including Italian ones, have raised concerns about the future of exports and the competitiveness of European companies. 

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Trump’s strategy on critical metals: Tariffs, pressure tactics, and supply chain leverage

February 3, 2025, FXStreet

As speculation grows about a possible second Trump presidency, one key area where President Trump policies could have a major impact is critical metals, essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths that power everything from electric vehicles to advanced defense systems.

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Robbed But Unbroken: Inter Milan Defiantly Stand Tall In The Milan Derby After 1-1 AC Milan Draw

February 4, 2025, SEMpreinter.com

While AC Milan was hoping for a third straight victory, Inter Milan deserved to win, but only took home a last minute tie.

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Dominare il futuro con l’AI: una rivoluzione collaborativa

January 18, 2025, Business TV

Se non stai cavalcando l’onda dell’intelligenza artificiale, rischi di essere sommerso” come successe da chi negli anni 90 non credeva che l’ internet avrebbe trasformato il commercio e la comunicazione. Questo mantra non è un semplice slogan alla moda, ma una verità che imprenditori e leader ambiziosi devono interiorizzare.

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The Billion-Dollar mistake: Why failed plans create more success stories than perfect ones

January 10, 2025, FX Street

Discover why failed plans often lead to greater success than perfect ones. Learn how persistence, adaptability, and unexpected opportunities create billion-dollar breakthroughs.

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The new american supremacy: Technology, regionalization, and billionaire influence

January 28, 2025, FX Street

The strengthening of American leadership in technology, regionalization, and billionaire influence is reshaping the global order. Recent geopolitical shifts and strategic partnerships reveal how the United States is reasserting itself as a dominant force, pushing toward a more centralized, tech-driven world order.

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Tech’s valuation is cracking: The NVIDIA decline signals a reality check

January 29, 2025, FX Street

For years, Silicon Valley has pushed the tech envelope beyond reason, where tech stocks are valued less on fundamentals and more on collective optimism. 

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Non devi essere il numero uno per lasciare il segno

December 24, 2024, Business TV

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo.

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Trasformazione digitale e tecnologie emergenti

November 16, 2024, Business TV

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo.

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A new Trump era: The economic game plan

November 19, 2024, FXStreet

In the wake of President Trump’s incredible political comeback and victory, billionaires and tech titans are flocking to Palm Beach, eager for an audience with the newly reinstated leader.

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Inter Milan Destroy Hellas Verona – American Millionaires Come To The Rescue?

November 28, 2024, SEMpreinter.com

It was a symbolic turning point in Italian football. As Inter pushes forward in Serie A, a Texas Private Equity Group, Presidio, is making a move and plans to raise €75 million to inject to Verona.

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Sostenibilità ed impatto sociale per il business del futuro

November 30, 2024, Business TV

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo.

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Elon Musk, Arianna Huffington e i segreti dei miliardari

December 14, 2024, Business TV

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo.

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Il DNA dei Giganti

December 21, 2024, Business TV

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo.

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The Secret Weapon Inter Milan Has: A Team Of Goalscorers, Not Individuals

December 30, 2024, SEMpreinter.com

As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to set the record straight about Inter Milan’s journey through what has been a remarkably misunderstood season so far.

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Inter Milan Transfer Gamble – Can Smart Spending Secure Serie A & Champions League Glory?

November 29, 2024, SEMpreinter.com

With the winter market offering a chance to fine-tune their squad, the Nerazzurri may be considering ambitious moves for Federico Chiesa and Jonathan David.

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Inter Milan Destroy Hellas Verona – American Millionaires Come To The Rescue?

November 28, 2024, SEMpreinter.com

It was a symbolic turning point in Italian football. As Inter pushes forward in Serie A, a Texas Private Equity Group, Presidio, is making a move and plans to raise €75 million to inject to Verona.

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Sostenibilità ed impatto sociale per il business del futuro

November 30, 2024, FXStreet

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo. 

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As COP29 opens: Goldman Sachs projects $75 trillion price tag for climate action

November 10, 2024, FXStreet

In a striking reassessment of global climate goals, Goldman Sachs Research has revealed that the world needs to invest more than $75 trillion to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070.

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Strategie di crescita

November 2, 2024, Business TV

Ben ritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo.

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Where to build your climate tech startup: Goldman’s $75 trillion green tech roadmap

November 4, 2024, FXStreet

In the fast-evolving climate tech marketplace, knowing where to focus your entrepreneurial energy can be the difference between building the next breakthrough solution and getting lost in the exciting noise.

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From Milan To Riyadh: The Game-Changing Inter Milan Partnership & the Future Of Saudi Sports Investment

October 21, 2024, Sempriter.com

The Inter Milan – Saudi partnership is not a new thing as both parties have on and off discussed investment, partnership and long-term engagement.

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Leadership e Gestione del Team

October 5, 2024, Business TV

Benritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore vincente: La tua guida settimanale al successo, un programma pensato per imprenditori ambiziosi e persone desiderose di trasformare le proprie idee in imprese di successo. 

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Tech Revolution or Nature’s Nightmare? Computing the environmental costs of AI

October 4, 2024, Environmental Journal

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) investment is a double-edged sword. While it promises unprecedented advancements, the environmental cost of AI’s insatiable hunger for energy is reaching a tipping point.

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Trova la Tua Nicchia: Dall’Idea alla Strategia di Business

September 14, 2024, Business TV

Benvenuti alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore Vincente: La Tua Guida Settimanale al Successo. Io mi chiamo Andrea Zanon e sono un coach per gli imprenditori. 

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Branding al Limite: La Verità Scomoda sul Successo nel Mercato

September 21, 2024, Business TV

Benritrovati alla nostra serie di corsi settimanali dal titolo Imprenditore Vincente: La Tua Guida Settimanale al Successo.

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Oaktree Strategic Investment In Inter Milan: A Path To Revitalization & Profit

August 7, 2024, SEMpreinter

While speculation abounds about the future of Inter Milan, Oaktree will stay the course continuing to build value for the team, but particularly for their shareholders.

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The Brent-WTI price gap is shrinking, raising US influence on global oil markets

July 20, 2024, The National News

The ever-narrowing price gap between the world’s twin crude oil benchmarks – Brent and West Texas Intermediate – has profound consequences across the supply chain for various stakeholders in the oil industry, including producers, refiners, traders and even consumers.

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The EQ Edge: An Italian’s Take on Authentic Leadership and Connection

July 25, 2024, CXO Outlook

Andrea Zanon is a charismatic Italian entrepreneur and founder of Confidente, dedicated to transforming the lives of entrepreneurs and leaders in the food, fashion, and lifestyle industries.

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The gritty guide to entrepreneurial success

FXStreet, June 13, 2024

Let’s be real. In the stressful world of entrepreneurship, sustained success isn’t about luck or following the latest fads. It’s a courageous journey that demands commitment, resilience, and a whole lot of hustles and long-term focus.

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Why Mark Cuban only attends meetings where he is closing a deal-and why you should too

FXStreet, June 16, 2024

Have you ever felt like you’re spending more time in meetings than getting shit done? You’re not alone, trust me. I used to be a meeting junkie myself when I worked in an international financial institution in Washington, until I realized I was normally on social media at most meetings, and rarely learned anything new, nor contributed to pushing any Item agenda further.

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 How The EU’s New Carbon Scheme Could Sync With The Middle East Clean Energy Push

The National News, June 29, 2024

The EU’s new carbon pricing scheme could bolster the Middle East’s role as a viable energy trade partner, prompting increased investment in fuels such as green and blue hydrogen and the adaptation of existing regional carbon pricing mechanisms, experts say.

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The Americanization of Italian Football: A Financial Revolution across the entire Italian economy

Benzinga, June 4, 2024

US investments are having profound impact in Italian football. With 14 clubs’ ownership across the entire football in Italy, US private equity funds and hedge funds are reshaping the beloved sport.  

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The power of ‘No’: How ambitious people focus and reclaim their time to achieve exponential success

FXStreet, June 10, 2024

Have you ever found yourself accepting a request, even though your gut is screaming, “Absolutely not!”? You’re not alone. In our “always-on” culture, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overcommitment, constantly saying “yes” to avoid missing out or disappointing others. 

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Carbon border adjustment mechanism: A green trojan horse sparking trade wars in the Middle East?

FXStreet, May 14, 2024

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) expected to trigger trade conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere. Will green energy ambitions fuel a global trade war?

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Beyond investing: Buffett’s top life lessons learned at 10 years berkshire hathaway’s meetings

FXStreet, May 2, 2024

I have attended Warren Buffett’s annual meetings in Omaha for ten years and this has been a true masterclass in decision making and life mastery. Buffett’s wisdom, delivered with local charm each year at what is known as the Woodstock of Capitalism, has profoundly impacted my approach to business and personal growth. As I prepare to attend my 11th shareholder meetings which kicks off on May 2nd, I share five key takeaways that resonated most:

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Berkshire Hathaway: Legacy, resilience, and a cautious future

FXStreet, May 8, 2024

Warren Buffett shares insights on the future of Berkshire Hathaway, the potential dangers of AI, and his timeless investment philosophy in the wake of Charlie Munger’s passing.

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Data center: i grandi magazzini dell’era digitale e la sfida energetica

Business 24TV, April 13, 2024

Gli investimenti sui data center sono saliti alle stelle raggiungendo i 250 miliardi di dollari nel 2023 e si prevede che questa tendenza proseguirà ulteriormente. Secondo Fierce Network gli investimenti potrebbero raggiungere i mille miliardi di dollari grazie all’intelligenza artificiale entro il 2027.

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How Oman is quietly planning to be a major green hydrogen exporter

The National News, April 5, 2024

Oman is quietly positioning itself as a global hub for green hydrogen exports, as many countries in the Middle East turn to the clean fuel as a way to transition to a more sustainable energy future.

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Power Play – North America, Saudi Arabia & The UAE Competing For Italy’s Serie A

Sempreinter, March 23, 2024

The United Arab Emirates established a foothold early on through City Football Group (CFG), a holding company owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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The balancing act of oil and clean energy investment

Medium, March 18, 2024

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).

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Break free from negativity bias: Strategies for happiness and success

FXStreet, March 25, 2024

Feeling stuck in a negativity loop? Learn how your brain’s natural bias towards the bad can influence your judgment and limit your success.

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Serie A Powerhouse Inter Milan Could Soon Be Flying The American Flag?

Sempreinter, April 2, 2024

Suning’s looming debt repayment to Oaktree Capital could spark a historic ownership shift for Serie A giants Inter Milan. The Chinese owners of Inter Milan seek to repay their debt to OakTree Capital of approximately $400 million (298 million in principle plus interest) by May 2024.

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Inter Milan On The Rise But Are Yet To Conquer A Giant Global Fanbase?

Sempreinter, April 1, 2024

A recent Champions League setback notwithstanding, Inter Milan finds itself statistically among the top 5 teams in the world.However, their global presence lags behind. While boasting a passionate Italian fanbase of nearly 4 million, inter falls short of the top dogs with a global following of just 55 million.

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Why is the UAE’s renewable energy sector attracting more private equity funding?

National News, February 22, 2024

A growing number of private equity funds are investing in the UAE’s renewable energy projects and energy transition initiatives, encouraged by an abundance of capital and geopolitical stability.

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The Taylor Swift Rule: Scaling Kindness In An Extraordinary Way

Benzinga, February 21, 2024
 
Taylor Swift’s is the most talked about singer ever. Her “Eras Tour” is the highest money-making concert tour of all time, surpassing Michael Jackson’s 2009 film “This Is It.” As of January 7th, 2024, Taylor’s Swift’s movie has grossed $261.6 million globally, according to Variety.

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Reflections on COP 28 with Andrea Zanon

Climate Changers Simplecast

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Decarbonizzazione, digitalizzazione e deglobalizzazione: le tendenze in accelerazione per il biennio 2024-2025

Business24TV.com

l 2024 segna un momento critico poiché 4 miliardi di persone in 83 nazioni si preparano a votare. Metà della popolazione globale va alle urne in un contesto geo-politico e macro-economico di shock causati dal Covid-19, dai conflitti in Ucraina e Palestina e dall’escalation dei disastri climatici. Tali fattori hanno interrotto le catene di approvvigionamento, alimentato l’instabilità economica e accresciuto le tensioni commerciali e politiche, in particolare tra Stati Uniti e Cina.

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Inter Milan Must Embrace Underdog Spirit In The Champions League

Sempreinter.com, February, 2024

The Nerazzurri defeated Roma 4-2 away at the Stadio Olimpico this past weekend. The target of Simone Inzaghi’s men is to win the club’s 20th scudetto.

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Inter Milan – Statistically Among Top 5 Football Teams Globally During The 2023/2024 Season

Sempreinter.com, January 22, 2024

While short term financial challenges loom, Inter maintains its dominance, outclassing numerous teams in Europe and other global mature football markets.

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How wars like in Gaza, Russia-Ukraine affect efforts to combat climate change

Alarabiya News

The war between Israel and Hamas presents a multifaceted challenge, impacting not only politics and human welfare but also environmental sustainability and green energy transition.

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Entrepreneurship in Times of Geopolitical and Economic Crises

November 2, 2023, CXOutlook

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic that began in early 2020, concerns are growing about how geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, specifically in Palestine and Israel, might impact economic growth and entrepreneurship.

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Contemplating the clean energy transition on the path to COP28

November 2, 2023, Environmental Journal

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest energy projections put ongoing fossil fuels expansion in Canada under the spotlight. The IEA’s World Energy Outlook report is an annual series of estimates about the supply and demand of energy in the coming years. Governments and major corporations around the world use the projections to make investment decisions.

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Fondi sovrani: i magnifici Sette entrano in azione

Business 24TV

Ecco come l’attuale fragilità macroeconomica che stiamo vivendo a livello globale porterà a un aumento degli investimenti da parte dei Paesi del Golfo.

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Are the U.S. and Saudi Arabia the new soccer investment powerhouses?

September 15, 2023, Ticker News

Inter Miami CF introduced Lionel Messi to fans in Florida this summer after the 36-year-old inked a multiyear contract with the club. Along with Barcelona, Messi was being pursued by a host of other clubs, including a Saudi Arabian Pro League.

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Why are women in leadership positions succeeding across business, finance and politics?

September 14, 2023, Ticker News

Female-run enterprises are steadily growing all over the world, contributing to household incomes while expanding national economies. Studies show that investing in women entrepreneurs brings big payoffs financially and for society.

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What is stakeholder capitalism and is it so relevant today?

September 1, 2023, FXStreet

Stakeholder capitalism accounts for serving the interests of all stakeholders, instead of just corporate shareholders and this philosophy is becoming more central to the long-term health of our economies.

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UAE Places Technology At Top Of COP28 Agenda In Dubai

September 7, 2023, AL-Monitor

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) ability to meet its renewable energy targets for COP28 depends on the widespread adoption of advanced technologies, a government official told Al-Monitor in an interview.

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The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The new football investment powerhouses

August 25, 2023, Vocal Media

As I leave Chicago for Saudi Arabia, I cannot stop thinking that the two most paid and most famous footballers in the world, Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both playing in the US and, in Saudi Arabia. This reflects the renewed interest in football from both countries.

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Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway presents Q2 earnings

August 10, 2023, FXStreet

Ten years ago, I attended my first Berkshire and Hathaway shareholder’s meeting. It was a Saturday, and CEO Warren Buffett opened the annual meeting presenting the quarterly results.

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Family offices: A leading investment force across the startup world is shaping the future of business

August 1, 2023, FXStreet

A family office is a company investing funds directly on behalf of the fund’s owners. Family offices are led by financial teams that invest on behalf of a single family or a small group of families also known as Multi Family Office (MFO).

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A pivotal COP28 ahead and why it matters

Environmental Journal, July 10, 2023

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, is currently traveling to participate in the 7th Ministerial on Climate Action on the road to COP28.

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What Is the Climate Summit COP28? Why does it matter? And what is the United Arab Emirates objective?

July 5, 2023, Vocal Media

The UAE leadership needs quickly to show where its ambition lies in ending the fossil fuel era and ramping up the era of renewables and green growth.

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Arab Women entrepreneurs on the rise: Follow the United Arab Emirates Example

June 7, 2023, Medium

As I started working on women entrepreneurship in 2011, I was fortunate to work with formidable Arab women entrepreneurs across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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The Powerful GCC Country of Qatar continues to dominate the markets

June 7, 2023, Vocal Media

Slightly smaller than Connecticut, the Qatar peninsula is a member of the 6 countries Gulf Cooperation Council and is about 100 miles (160 km) from north to south, 50 miles (80 km) from east to west. 

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World Bank selects Wall Street CEO to address climate and sustainable development

May 31, 2023, Cronica

En medio del estrés económico y financiero del último año, los accionistas de Warren Buffett han llevado a cabo las reuniones anuales para discutir el rendimiento de sus inversiones y su posible afectación a largo plazo.

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World Bank selects Wall Street CEO to address climate and sustainable development

As Ajay Banga, a former Wall Street CEO, was chosen as the World Bank’s new President, it will be interesting to learn more about the implications for such a bold move and what it means for climate finance moving forward. Banga begins his five-year term on June 2, 2023.

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Warren Buffett shareholders meetings: More economic and financial pain ahead

May 9, 2023, FXStreet

Over 40000 people gathered in Omaha, Nebraska between May 4-6 for Berkshire and Hathaway’s annual shareholders meeting.

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Empowering Global Communities to Make Better Decisions for Success and More Impactful Living

April 26, 2023, CXO Magazine

With 25 years of entrepreneurship, operations, sustainability and technology experience, Andrea brings a hands-on approach to partnering with investors, corporate boards, management, to create accelerated returns, resilient investment, and market leadership.

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Green Start-up Will Outperform the Market in 2023-2024

April 21, 2023, Elephant Journal

There’s no part of the economy untouched by sustainable innovation and investment. This includes the proliferation of green or climate tech early-stage ventures.

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Saudi Arabia continues to use the ongoing market turmoil to its advantage

April 3, 2023, FXStreet

Saudi Arabia was one of the fastest growing economies in 2022 breaking the GDP $1 trillion dollars record. According to Saudi’s statistics the Kingdom’s economy rose at 8,7% in 2022, faster than any G7 or G20 countries.

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Fund-Raising for Startups Just Became Tougher. Time For Entrepreneurs to Shift Gear!

March 30, 2023, Digital First Magazine

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates nine times over the last 12 months. This is in response to stubbornly high inflation which is currently at 6% in the US.

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The new world bank president will be from the global south

March 20, 2023, FXStreet

Having worked at the World Bank for almost 10 years, I understand the importance of selecting a new leader that understands development challenges, and that is both business and politically savvy.

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Sustainability Investment Trends and the Role of Green Startup Going Forward

March 8, 2023, CXO Outlook

Sustainable business and ESG investment have become the norm since 2020. Large corporations are all now issuing sustainability reports and most global companies are integrating Net-Zero into their business models. 

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ARABIA SAUDITA: SEDE FAVORITA DE LA COPA MUNDIAL FIFA 2030

February 9, 2023, Que!

Andrea Zanon considera que el país del Golfo se ha convertido en un serio competidor en la carrera por albergar la Copa Mundial de la FIFA.

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Davos Economic Forum 2023-A year of potential positive shocks

February 13, 2023, Vocal Media

This year, the Russian, Chinese and U.S. Presidents did not come to the Davos annual meeting. This is not surprising given that these three countries are dealing with dramatic crisis and economic re-adjustments at home. 

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Photo originally posted on Medium’s “Canada regains terrain to position the country as a clean tech and hydrogen front runner”

Canada regains terrain to position the country as a clean tech and hydrogen front runner

January 31, 2023, Medium

The November 2022 COP27 climate summit seems old news as we enter the end of January 2023. This is primarily because this year’s climate summit, which was hosted by Egypt, did not produce any breakthrough. 

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Photo originally posted on Benzinga’s “Gulf Country Massive Energy Revenues Will Result In More Investment In Football In 2023”

Gulf Country Massive Energy Revenues Will Result In More Investment In Football In 2023

December 15, 2022, Benzinga

With the massive energy surplus financing at its disposal, Gulf Cooperation Council countries will continue to shape the future of football. This will likely result in more acquisitions of football assets particularly in the highly indebted and underperforming football market sin Italy, France, and Spain.

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Here is why Entrepreneurs should never let a good crisis go to waste

December 5, 2022, FXStreet

The Italian Renaissance philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 –1527), lived through dramatic crisis, conflict and societal changes that redefined the way leadership, politics and businesses dealt with new power dynamics.

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Photo originally posted on Benzinga’s “While Climate Summit COP27 Will Under-Deliver, The Market Shifts Towards Sustainability Will Accelerate”

While Climate Summit COP27 Will Under-Deliver, The Market Shifts Towards Sustainability Will Accelerate

November 15, 2022, Benzinga

November 2022 was named the month of sustainability given that the COP27 Climate Summit is taking place during this time. These high-level meetings, however, will not produce any breakthrough given the global recession, high inflation, and geopolitical tensions due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. 

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COP27 Climate Summit: Some key statistics on risk and investment trends

November 9, 2022, FXStreet

As Egypt hosts the most important sustainability event of the year, COP27, the Middle Eastern country is pushing hard on making the summit about decarbonization implementation as opposed to climate commitments.

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The Magnificent seven Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Going On The Offensive: Expect more M&A activities from this part of the world

November 5, 2022, Benzinga

As already witnessed after the 2008 financial crisis, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) became more assertive investors during times of financial and economic difficulties. 

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Saudi Arabia flexes its muscle to project political and financial clout

October 28, 2022, FXStreet

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be one the world’s fastest-growing economy in 2022, outperforming the struggling G7 countries as well as all other G20 economies. 

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Emotional intelligence boosts business growth and it should be prioritized during economic downturns

October 10, 2022, FXStreet

Emotional intelligent people can identify, manage, evaluate, and understand their own emotions and the emotions of people they interact with. 

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ESG and Sustainability will Continue to Gather Momentum and Attract Billions of Dollars in Investments

September 28, 2022, Benzinga

Momentum is building around ESG. Policy makers, asset managers and business are now more willing to integrate ESG and sustainability thinking in their investment strategies.

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How to raise capital during crisis if you are an early-stage company

September 26, 2022, FXStreet

Raising capital over the last 10 years has been relatively easy and inexpensive. This was due to the large impact of the 2008 financial crisis which led to low interest rates and cheap capital. 

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On International Peace Day, Russia expands its aggression into Ukraine

September 21, 2022, FXStreet

Every year people around the world celebrate International Peace Day on 21 September. While this year International Peace Day was observed on the 15th of September, many countries are celebrating it today.

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Photo originally posted on Benzinga’s “ESG is the Necessary Evil, and the Markets and Entrepreneurs are Taking Full Advantage”

ESG is the Necessary Evil, and the Markets and Entrepreneurs are Taking Full Advantage

September 21, 2022, Benzinga

A few months ago, I published a piece arguing that ESG will become the new bottom line. This is not a politically motivated statement, and I don’t fully agree with the ESG approach.

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Will November economic recovery and sustainability summits deliver?

September 19, 2022, FXStreet

November is a pivotal month for sustainably as the Climate Summit COP27 brings over 150 heads of states to Egypt to advance decarbonization.

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Photo originally posted on Benzinga’s “Emotional Intelligent People Are Higher Achievers And Have Higher Incomes”

Emotional Intelligent People Are Higher Achievers And Have Higher Incomes

September 13, 2022, Benzinga

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the intangible ability which can fast track our performance, success, and impact. It is that leadership trait that sets us apart and makes us interesting and trustworthy. EQ affects how we interact with others, address social challenges, problem solve, and prioritize listening and empowering others.

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