Country is among Brazilian industry’s international promotion targets. Shoe Manufacturers Association and Export Promotion Agency agreement provides for actions in eight countries, worth US$ 7.9 mn.
Author: Aurea Santos
First edition of Accelerate Oil&Gas should take place in Rio on May 15th and 16th. The event should bring together high-level industry executives from Brazil, Middle East, Europe and North America.
João Vargens, a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, will get an award from the UN agency and the Sharjah emirate, for people who contributed to the spread of Arab culture worldwide.
The organization will turn 60 and intends to celebrate with commercial and cultural initiatives. Highlights include the launch of online Middle East and North Africa information system InfoBiz.
In 2011, Brazil exported the equivalent of US$ 15.13 billion to Middle East and North Africa countries. In 2012, trade is expected to increase by up to 15%, according to Arab Brazilian Chamber figures
Savelli Calçados, based in the city of Franca, has an exclusive distributor in the Arab country, to which it sells 3,000 pairs of shoes per month. For 2012, the goal is to double that figure.
The organisation will be responsible for management of Grajaú General Hospital and for the Interlagos Outpatient Specialty Unit, both in the city of São Paulo.
A study by consultancy company Ernst & Young shows that emerging economies are going to exceed the developed ones by 2014, in purchasing power parity. The list includes 60 countries.
A research by company Regus covering 85 countries shows that 96% of companies in Brazil that already operate abroad aim to expand on the international market.
Brazilian companies are going to introduce the Brazilian Health Devices brand at the main fair in the medical and hospital sector in the Middle East, to take place from January 23rd to 26th, in Dubai.
A survey conducted in eight emerging countries indicates that the consumers in Brazil and the most optimistic regarding an increase in their incomes. In the country, 58% believe in an increment.
The ambassador aims to attract companies to establish themselves in his country. The Algerian development plan forecasts investment of US$ 350 billion and opens opportunities in several sectors.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber will have a booth at Djazagro, an agriculture and food fair due April 23 to 26. There are opportunities for processed foodstuffs, packaging, spices, beverage and machinery.
Maramiah–Arabic Salt and Soul opens its doors aiming to bring together, in the same space, Arabic gastronomy and culture. The restaurant should show movies and participate in social campaigns.
