This year, the holy period for Islam begins on July 20 and ends on August 18. Mosques throughout the country become crowded at prayer times and the faithful meet to break their fast late in the day.
Author: Aurea Santos
Company Jovaceli, from Franca, exports male shoes to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. They are shoes and sandals appropriate for the warm climate of the region.
The Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries is developing a project to standardize Islamic slaughtering procedures in the country.
From January to June, 526,464 bags of the product were shipped to the region, a 9% decline as against the same period of 2011. Revenues, however, were up 1.5%.
Business meeting at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce was attended by Middle East importers and Brazilian suppliers. Businessmen on both sides are expecting to sign contracts.
Importers from the Middle East attending business matchmaking rounds at the Arab Brazilian Chamber want to meet food exporters. An Emirati group will set up an office in Brazil.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the French rule, the embassy of Algeria in Brasília is promoting a festival featuring seven productions. The event will continue until the 12th.
Arab food importers are coming to Brazil next week. A meeting promoted by the Arab Chamber and Brazilian Export Promotion Agency has over 65 Brazilian participants enrolled.
The Brazilian poultry company exports nearly 50% of its production to four countries in the region. The company is looking for new clients at trade shows and business matchmaking rounds.
The Rio de Janeiro chain of frozen yoghurt has two shops in Iran and plans to open new franchises in Arab countries. A contract has been signed with a master franchisee for the entire region.
Market studies on Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are available on the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) website. Documents include profiles and business opportunities.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber is preparing a publication to celebrate its anniversary. The work recounts the organization’s history and explains its role in relations between Brazil and Arab countries.
Representative Fernando Capez hosted a ceremony to celebrate the organisation’s 60 years, at the Legislative Assembly. Stamps were issued in celebration.
To the Machinery Industry Association, growth fostering measures announced by federal government do not provide for benefits to machine manufacturers. Exports were up 12% from January to May.
