Funds will be donated by the Islamic Development Bank. The announcement was made at a forum in the country. Arab Brazilian Chamber representatives attended the event and met with Tunisian authorities.
Author: Aurea Santos
Sector industries are developing products with Brazilian flavours for sale on foreign markets. A sector association has developed strategies to promote the product.
A memorandum of understanding was signed with the Moroccan Investment Promotion Agency to boost cooperation in the segment.
‘New Generation Consulting’, from Lebanon, brings together researchers and entrepreneurs to study political and social issues involving the two regions. The plan is to narrow ties with Brazilian organisations.
The launch of the reprint of ‘The world spoke Arabic,’ a book by historian Beatriz Bissio, will cover Ibn Khaldun’s and Ibn Batuta’s takes on the subject. The meeting will be held on the 13th in São Paulo.
The Brazilian IndusParquet is exhibiting at the building product fair in Beirut and has agreed to increase the line of products exported to its dealer in Lebanon. The Brazilian stand is organized by the Arab Chamber.
Erbil International Fair should take place from September 23rd to 26th. The Brazilian pavilion will have space for ten exhibitors. Registration is open until July 15.
Businessmen from five Arab countries should participate in Minas Láctea, a fair to take place from July 16th to 18th, in Juiz de Fora. The sector aims to promote exports.
Leaders of the cities of Aizaria, Ramallah, Nazareth and Tulkarem will be at the 3rd World Forum of Peripheral Local Authorities (Falp), due from June 11th to 13th in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The Brazilian Radamés exports male shoes to Saudi Arabia, Libya and the Emirates. The company bets on greater sales to chains of shops in the region.
Exhibition Palestinian Roots brings typical clothes, handicraft and historic items of the country. An exhibition in Novo Hamburgo opens on the 28th, with debates about Arab culture.
The Ministry of Trade of Iraq has issued tenders for the purchase of 30,000 tonnes of sunflower oil and 50,000 tonnes of sugar. Participation is open to local and foreign companies.
HR specialist Eline Kullock should speak about youths who want fast growth in their careers and who do not form a strong attachment to the company in which they work. The event should take place on June 4th, at 7:00 pm.
Bikini, swimming trunk and bathing suit exports to the Arab countries grew 131% from 2011 to 2012. Sales totalled just US$ 88,000, but the region buys higher value added products.
