Isaura Daniel*
São Paulo – The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is going to participate in at least 12 fairs in the Arab countries this year, according to information supplied today (11) by the president of the organization, Antonio Sarkis Jr., in a press conference. The objective is to promote Brazilian products in the markets in the region and increase exports to the Arab countries.
In 2005, sales to the countries in the League of Arab States reached US$ 5.2 billion, with growth of 29%. The first event that the Arab Brazilian Chamber is going to participate in is Khartoum International Fair, in Sudan, between February 01 and 10. The second will be Cairo International Fair, between March 16 and 24, in Egypt.
*Translated by Mark Ament
