São Paulo – The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) signed on Wednesday (30) two agreements in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, aimed at reinforcing the rapprochement between Brazil and the Arab countries. The agreements were signed at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), held by the UAE Economy Ministry, from March 29 to 31, to be a platform for discussions and investment opportunities.
One of the agreements was signed with the Itaipu Technology Park (ITP) and the Union of Arab Chambers (pictured above) aimed at fostering cooperation and encouraging business of the startups. Brazil’s ITP is an innovation ecosystem integrating its members in projects that seek solutions for society. The ABCC also has an innovation lab, ABCC Lab, aimed at connecting players in Brazil and Arab countries. The agreement was signed by ABCC CEO & secretary-general Tamer Mansour, Union of Arab Chambers secretary-general Khaled Hanafy, and ITP chief executive Eduardo Castanheira Garrido Alves.
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The ABCC also signed an agreement with Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) on Wednesday during AIM. This was signed in the presence of Hanafy and penned by ABCC CEO & secretary-general Mansour and regional advisor for the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq and Yemen, Shaheen Ali Shaheen. Dhaman is an Arab organization that works for fostering foreign direct investments and trade with warranty services.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda