4 days agoMember-onlyInterview with Al-Arabiya (Saudi Arabia) on the conflict and clean energy transitionThe war between Israel and Hamas presents a multifaceted challenge, impacting not only politics and human welfare but also environmental sustainability and green energy transition. In a world increasingly conscious of climate change, this conflict has raised critical questions about how wars affect environmental conservation and renewable energy efforts. Wars…Andrea Zanon3 min readAndrea Zanon3 min read
Nov 13Member-onlyEconomia green: la transizione è inarrestabileAl via la Conferenza mondiale sul clima COP 28 che inizierà a fine novembre negli Emirati Arabi Uniti Secondo i recenti dati forniti dall’Agenzia Internazionale per l’Energia (IEA) sembra che la produzione attuale di combustibili fossili stia rallentando in modo strutturale. Nel suo recente World Energy Outlook ha infatti evidenziato che nel 2022 gli investimenti nel settore del petrolio e del gas si sono ridotti a circa 1.000…Andrea Zanon2 min readAndrea Zanon2 min read
Nov 5Member-onlyFondi sovrani: i magnifici Sette entrano in azioneEcco come l’attuale fragilità macroeconomica che stiamo vivendo a livello globale porterà a un aumento degli investimenti da parte dei Paesi del Golfo Ifondi sovrani del Golfo si rivelano investitori indispensabili durante shock economici come già dimostrato durante la crisi del 2008. Allora hanno messo sul piatto oltre 50 miliardi di dollari per sostenere banche, istituzioni finanziarie o aziende altamente indebitate nonché asset sportivi. Solo per fare due esempi il Mancehster City è…Andrea Zanon2 min readAndrea Zanon2 min read
Nov 3Member-onlyEntrepreneurship in Times of Geopolitical and Economic CrisesAs 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. It’s important to recognize that many crises, whether they are geopolitical, health-related, financial, or…Andrea Zanon4 min readAndrea Zanon4 min read
Oct 29Member-onlyCalcio, l’Arabia Saudita cambia marcia e passa all’offensivaNegli ultimi anni il Paese ha investito circa 2,5 miliardi di dollari nella Saudi Premier League con l’obiettivo di renderla uno dei 10 campionati di calcio più importanti al mondo Dal 2021 l’Arabia Saudita ha investito oltre 6,3 miliardi di dollari nello sport, con un focus particolare su calcio, golf, Formula 1 e tennis, in linea con la strategia di lungo termine del Paese di diversificazione dei propri asset economici, riducendo gradualmente la dipendenza dal petrolio e promuovendo invece il…Andrea Zanon2 min readAndrea Zanon2 min read
Oct 23Member-onlyInterview: Does the ongoing conflict affect the clean tech transition?How could ongoing conflicts in the Middle East affect global oil supplies, and what are the implications that this might have on the pace of green energy transition regionally and globally? The Israel-Hamas war is bad news for the energy market. Oil supply is already tight, driven by Saudi, Russia…Andrea Zanon5 min readAndrea Zanon5 min read
Oct 19Member-onlySaudi accelerates its partnership with Italy through footballAs superstars Ronaldo, Benzema, and Neymar moved from Europe to Saudi Arabia over the last twelve months, the Kingdom is going on the offensive. The big spending behind the Saudi Pro League, backed by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund-PIF (the 7th largest in the world with US$776 billion under management)…Andrea Zanon4 min readAndrea Zanon4 min read
Oct 16Member-onlyHere is how you become 1% better every day. Start with a personal problem or challengeHaving won and lost “many battles” over the last 25 years, both professionally and personally, I’d like to share some of the actions that helped me succeed and recover from setbacks. Just as a matter of background, throughout my career I have advised 15 Ministers of Finance in the Gulf…Andrea Zanon4 min readAndrea Zanon4 min read
Oct 13Member-onlyCost of living will stay high.Tighten your belt and invest in yourself as more instability loomsInflation pressure is not going to go away: As we head to the holiday season, cost of living will stay high. If you are young and don’t remember past periods of high inflation, and high cost of capital, get used to it. Data that came in on October 12th, confirms…Andrea Zanon3 min readAndrea Zanon3 min read
Oct 12Member-onlyIn times of stress don’t do anything stupid. Instead, pause and do something special for yourselfI learned from personal experience that overreacting in times of hardship can cause more pain than gain. Over the last 20 years I experienced highly stressful situations and I will never forget a few of these, as I rushed decisions resulting in heavier losses for me and for the people…Andrea Zanon4 min readAndrea Zanon4 min read
