In its fourth participation in the World Cup, Algeria is trying an unprecedented feat: go to the Tournament’s second stage. The team is training in São Paulo’s countryside.
Author: Aurea Santos
Sector had ten companies in the Automechanika fair, which ends this Thursday (5th). According to a Brazilian union representative, event was positive and yielded good contacts.
Event will feature dancing, music, costumes, painting and photographs from the Arab country, plus a film about Brazilian expatriates. Performances will take place at the Ibirapuera Park and Butantã mall.
Rotta Móveis sells all of its production abroad and already exports to the Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Manufacturer is now looking for clients in Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Bahrain.
The event will take place from June 5th to 9th at Ibirapuera Park. Attractions will include dancing, a handicraft exhibit, folklore presentations, film screenings and henna painting. Admittance is free.
Nearly 800 years of Arab occupation in Spanish territory have left marks on the country’s vocabulary, culture, dancing and architecture. The event will take place on the 30th at São Paulo’s Cervantes Institute.
People from the industry attended a lecture on the topic at the Arab chamber this Wednesday (28th). They were given tips on the customs, religion, eating preferences and other habits of Arabs and Muslims.
The Pan-Amazonian Book Fair, due from May 30th to June 8th in Belém, will feature lectures, films, seminars, music and other attractions highlighting the Arab world. Qatar will have its own tent.
The show ‘Longing for My Amazon’ opens on the 29th at the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre, featuring 30 pictures taken by Lebanese photographer Jaques Menassa while living in Brazil.
Saudi Arabia is the most likely country to host the meat company’s factory. Development will be entrusted to subsidiary Keystone. Construction should take place in the next five years.
Companies Sphinx Glass and Cairo Glass have stands at the Glass South America, trade show of glass technology held until May 24th in São Paulo. Arab countries are among Brazil’s main suppliers.
The movie Baghdad Messi, co-production of Iraq, Emirates and Belgium, is part of Cinefoot, which starts on the 22nd in Rio de Janeiro. The festival will also go to São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.
The Sultan Center is hosting the Brazilian Week from June 3rd to 16th. The event will highlight food products and will include tastings. The event is sponsored by the Arab Chamber and the Apex.
World Cup Project will bring 2,300 foreign importers, investors and opinion-makers to Brazil during the tournament. Turnover is expected to exceed US$ 1.35 billion.

