Organizers of Furnex, scheduled for February 2 to 5, will select importers to visit the event with all expenses paid for. Those interested can apply until the end of the month.
Author: Aurea Santos
Paintings portray the region’s landscape as seen by Lebanese artist Elio Haddad, who lived in Brazil for 27 years. The opening is on November 17 at Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Center.
Executives from the Chamber and from organizations from the Gulf nation discussed the participation in fairs in Brazil, exhibitions of Brazilian products in Dubai and cooperation in events in the Arab country.
The 12th edition of the Embassies Fair happens on Saturday (12) featuring 13 diplomatic offices from the Middle East and North Africa. Proceeds from the event will go to 20 different charities.
On the last day of the Global Business Forum on Latin America, in Dubai, Brazilians talked about global trade, halal economy, investments opportunities and partnerships with the Arabs.
Personnel from the Arab Chamber, Muslim associations federation Fambras and state investment agency Investe SP will be at the Global Business Forum on Latin America next week.
Brazilian companies were able to get to know the benefits offered by Casablanca Finance City, a financial center in Morocco. Business promotion, visas and lower fees are some of the advantages offered.
Diplomats and government officials will have a week of classes on Islamic society, culture and state. In its fourth edition, the course will introduce new themes, such as the gender issue.
Gastronomy, dancing, a bazaar sale, henna tattoos and conversation on jobs will be featured in an event on November 5 in São Paulo. The goal is to build rapport between Arabs and the local population.
An event organized by Casablanca Finance City and the Arab Chamber in São Paulo on November 1 will show opportunities for businesses from Brazil in the African country. Registrations are open.
The company Keiko Sports, from São Paulo, has been selling jiu jitsu kimonos to a Jordanian martial arts school for over ten years already. On average, shipments are made twice or three times a year.
Expo Mundi Brasil features Moroccan and Emirati stands. Until November 7, visitors can buy pictures, clothes, purses, costume jewelry, sandals, mirrors and other typical items.
A native of Cairo residing in Brazil since 2005, Habib Zahra writes children’s books and sets up theater plays featuring his stories. Tales from his homeland provide inspiration.
The short film Samt (Silence) is part of the program of the 24th Anima Mundi – International Animation Festival in Brazil. The event will happen from October 25 to 30 in Rio and from November 2 to 6 in São Paulo.

