Daniela Chindler, who is relaunching Where Do Books Live? Libraries of Brazil, has also told stories about the Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, and the Library of Basra, in Iraq.
Author: Débora Rubin
Already known to Brazilian consumers, Carob House makes a carob bar as an alternative to chocolate and has set up a base in Switzerland to expand its vegan products internationally. The raw material comes from a tree native to the Mediterranean.
Artisanal foods produced on small and medium-sized farms and tailored for the end consumer, with higher added value, are a growing trend in Brazil.
Founded in 2000, the Brazilian children’s footwear brand now exports 35% of its monthly production, with a strong presence in Latin America. Arab Gulf countries and Africa are also served.
Brasília-born lawyer Blaine Deolindo moved to the United Arab Emirates during the pandemic. She specialized in local legislation and the fintech market and has no plans to return to Brazil.
Founded 14 years ago by architect Maria Carolina Freire, the coffee brand is sold at select locations in Brazil and has even reached Saudi Arabia. The beans are grown on a historic farm in southern Minas Gerais.
The Riad, a house built by actor Raul Cortez and purchased by a family of Egyptian origin in 2006, is one of the country’s most exclusive event venues.
A book written by two authors retraces the journey of a Lebanese family from a village in the Bekaa Valley to building a new life in Assis, Brazil’s São Paulo state.
Founded in 1925 by Syrian Raphael Kalil Dabdab, the Tecidos Raphael Dabdab store in Porto Alegre has faced floods, the pandemic, unfair competition—and remains standing.
From flight attendant to visual artist, meet the French Brazilian who is making a name for himself in the Arab world with his artworks.
The first panel of the second day of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2025 presented data and expectations about the tourism sector for Muslims in Brazil and worldwide.
A panel at the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2025 presented examples of initiatives—both in scientific research and in industry—that help improve Brazilian halal products.
Arab speakers at the 2025 Global Halal Brazil Business Forum praised Brazil’s presence in the market and highlighted its immense potential.
Opened in 2019, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs and attracts the Brazilian community living in the UAE and neighboring countries.

