The Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre opens its doors on April 27th in Beirut. With Portuguese and dance lessons, exhibitions and other activities, the aim is to promote Brazilian culture among Arabs.
Author: Aurea Santos
After living in Palestine, Falastin Zarruk adopted the use of the hijab and, now, with her own brand and a blog, she teaches other Brazilian Muslim women to wear the Islamic veil with charm.
Roughly 30 Egyptian art pieces are on display at the 5th edition of the International Handicraft Business Fair, in Brasília. They pieces will remain available for public viewing until April 24th.
Mitzi da Costa is the new Brazilian ambassador to Muscat. The challenges facing her include boosting trade and tourism between the two nations and propagating Brazilian culture in the Arab country.
The Middle East and North Africa represent 55% of exports of Mondelli slaughterhouse. Working with higher value added products, the company aims to increase sales to the region.
The 18th edition of Mercado Persa is due April 15th to 17th at Esporte Clube Sírio. Apart from dancing, the event will also bring Arab cuisine, art and fashion to the São Paulo state capital.
The increase was recorded in the first quarter, despite the political crisis in the country. The Middle East remains the leading market for the Brazilian product, with US$ 673 million in imports.
The African country also intends to carry out technical exchange in the area. An agreement was signed during a visit of the Sudanese Animal Resources and Fishery minister, Faisal Hassan Ibrahim.
Extinct in nature, the blue macaws, typical Brazilian birds, still live in captivity around the world. Of the 73 existing ones, 54 are cared for at a conservation centre in Qatar.
Pioneiro Alimentos, a poultry producer from Paraná, has halal certification and has created a specific brand, Al Mana Foods, for Arab countries. The company aims to expand its sales in the region.
Arab importers take part in business roundtables at the auto parts trade show Automec, in São Paulo. They seek products such as engine parts and electric parts.
An agreement between Apex and Cecompi aims at expanding Brazilian aerospace sector exports. The United Arab Emirates will be among the priority markets for the industry between 2011 and 2012.
Flights between Rio de Janeiro and Dubai will start on January 3rd, 2012 and should include an extension to Buenos Aires. Ticket sales will begin next week.
The country exported the equivalent to US$ 1.14 billion to the region last month, 23% more than in February and 25% more than in March 2010. In the quarter, sales rose 38%.
