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Jun 2022
7m 53s

Directly from the Global Project Managem...

RICARDO VIANA VARGAS
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In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Global Project Management Forum 2022 in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is investing in a series of megaprojects called "Vision 2030" that involve all aspects of society, from housing construction and financing to the liberation and promotion of tourism, from the digital government, using artificial intelligence bi ... Show More
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