Created by five Rio Grande do Sul state students, the app Helping Hand is available in Arabic and other four languages. The program helps users find from legal aid to Portuguese classes.
Author: Aurea Santos
Certification for various products, including non-foodstuffs, heightens the chance of selling to more demanding Islamic consumers. The subject was discussed during a lecture in São Paulo.
The country played host to 291 international trade shows, conventions and the like in 2014. Capitals remain the primary locations, but smaller cities are gaining ground as new destinations.
The company Invicta exports to Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Lebanon. Buyers from the Middle East import from the simplest to the most sophisticated models.
A delegation from the Arab country will be in Brazilian territory next week to exchange experiences with locals. The trip is part of the preparations for the upcoming WorldSkills competition, in São Paulo.
Red Cross exhibition opens May 28th with photos of hospitals and conflict lines in these countries. Images by photographer André Liohn warn about the risks that medics and patients go through in these situations.
Made of biscuit, the dolls by Daniele Oliveira are a hit among flight attendants from Etihad and Emirates. The first order, of 4 dolls, was already shipped. Now, she is receiving orders of up to 100 pieces.
An executive from the organization will go to fairs and meetings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from May 18th to 28th to look into participating in new events and encourage partnerships with local companies.
The event will take place from May 14th to 23rd, in the city of Tripoli. Brazil is one of the participating countries. Among the attractions are samba and capoeira workshops, film screenings and Brazilian storytelling.
Pierre Krähenbühl, commissioner general of the UN’s Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, first visited the country last week. The organization would like regular donations.
Exhibitors at supermarkets expo Apas this year gave a positive assessment of the event as pertains to breaking into the Brazilian market. Over a luncheon with the press, they showcased their country’s flavors.
São Paulo’s Wax Green sells green propolis to countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The company exports 30% of its output and deals directly with end buyers.
A seminar delivered by executives and authorities from both countries focused on the diversification of bilateral dealings. Trade flows amounted to US$ 310 million last year.
Delegates from four Middle East supermarket chains will be at the Apas fair this week for matchmaking and talks with suppliers. This Monday, they attended a meeting with Brazilian sectorial organizations.
