The Arab country’s ambassador in Brasília, Wagne Idrissa, wants to make his country a distribution hub for Brazilian products in the African continent. The country has two general ports and one only for fish.
Author: Aurea Santos
The Qatar House will open its doors to the Brazilian public this Thursday (4), bringing food, dance, film, arts and other cultural symbols from the Arab country. The venue will be open until August 21.
In a lecture at the Arab Chamber, Banco Plural economist Paulo Val said spending cuts and a Social Security reform are crucial in order for the country to start growing again. He also covered forex trading and inflation.
Organizations signed a cooperation agreement to promote companies from São Paulo state in the Arab world and to attract businesses from the region to the state. A joint mission for this year still is also in the plans.
Anna Haven, from Guarulhos, signed an agreement for the development and sales of an exclusive shampoo to a distributor in Kuwait. It also entered the Saudi market and is negotiating with Egypt and Lebanon.
The National Library Foundation has issued two public notices to promote Brazilian literature abroad. The programs will give support to local authors and foreign translators of Brazilian works.
Animated films will be an addition in the 11th Arab World Film Festival, set to run until August 28 in São Paulo. The event will feature 30 motion pictures and discussions with Arab and Brazilian filmmakers.
The Lebanese International Business Council is holding the Immigrants’ Reunion 2016 on August 9 in Beirut. The agenda will include applications for citizenship, voting rights and investments in tourism.
The company of sleepwear and underwear for women and kids has seven stores in the region and plans to reach a total of 50. The goal is to operate in nine Arab countries.
Alexandria-based ElKhalil is interested in exporting miscellaneous spices, aromatic and medicinal plants to the country. The enterprise already supplies countries in Europe and North America.
The Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brasília offered a dinner in honor to the secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) Marcos Galvão. Arab Chamber representatives attended the event.
Registrations for the Celpe-Bras will be open from July 27 to August 18. The exam will take place at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Center from October 18 to 20. Up to 20 people can take the test.
The Arab, African and South American Library and Research Center is looking to hire personnel for positions including management, communication, cataloguing of art objects and language teaching.
Initiative from embassies of Brazil and Portugal introduced the language as one of the courses taught at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The next group starts classes on September 20. Classes for kids are being considered.

