UN Agency for Palestine Refugees develops a project to preserve over 500,000 pictures and videos of Palestinians since 1948. Exhibit takes place in Jerusalem and then tours the world.
Author: Aurea Santos
Cave Antiga, in Farroupilha, has closed its first sale to an Arab country, to distributing company Sultan Center. The winemaker is also in talks with an Abu Dhabi buyer and will go to the Gulfood in 2014.
In 2014, the initiative of the Qatar Museums Authority will bring film festivals, sports and art exhibits, and natural pearl exhibits to the country. The activities will take place in several cities.
Executives attended an event at the Arab Brazilian Chamber focusing on the 31st edition of the international exhibition in Sudan. Kans BR, a hair product company, has confirmed its presence at the event.
The organization will host an event this Tuesday (17th) for companies willing to take part in the 31st Khartoum International Fair, in January. The exhibition is multisectorial and there are openings available.
La Maison de Maroc, owned by artist Abdelaziz Bahsain, sells pictures, furniture, mirrors and other art objects. The shop also provides typical painting and restoration services, and will offer Arabic calligraphy lessons.
Boteko Brasil, owned by the Rio-based businesswoman Alessandra Cardoso, serves typical Brazilian foods and beverages in a club exclusively for females in the Emirates. The second unit should open next year.
Brazil’s Claudia Assaf releases the book ‘Travel Diary: a flight towards a career in diplomacy, ‘ in which she recounts the story of her joining the Foreign Office, and how her speaking Arabic propelled her career.
Haythem Slaimi made a doll for the show Mail Art Cupcake, due at São Paulo’s MuBe up until the 30th. He also paints pictures and wants to promote his work in the country.
Businesswoman Julia de Biase is selling fragrances Asgharali, from Bahrain, in Brazil. The products are turned to the luxury market and companies plan to open shops here next year.
Fabiana Barreiro, doctoral student at Unesp, was honoured for her research on the effects of disinfectant on pre-slaughter chickens. She participated in a conference in the country in November.
English organisation ‘Bidna Capoeira’ takes the Brazilian sport to children and youths aged 7 to 22 in the West Bank, Eastern Jerusalem and Syria. Since 2007, over 15,000 people have participated.
The Women’s Museum preserves the history of the main female leaders in the United Arab Emirates. The site shows documents, clothes and the trajectory of personalities.
Christiane Coelho Williams runs Internet Florist, which delivers bouquets and arrangements in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. She is planning to expand the business into another emirate and five Arab countries.

