Alejandro Bitar, the Lebanese consul-general in Rio de Janeiro, met with writer Carlos Nejar to discuss the creation of the 1st Lebanese Brazilian Academy of Literature, Arts and Sciences.
Author: From the Newsroom
Brazilian companies grossed USD 253 million from leather and footwear part exports from January to July.
During the first half of this year, Saudi Arabia imported the equivalent to 57% of last year’s total figure. Key import partners include Japan, United States, and South Korea.
Luiza Trajano, board chair of Brazilian market-leading retail chain Magazine Luiza, will participate in a roundtable next Wednesday (31) at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, alongside BRF executive manager Helena Araújo and other influential businesswomen. Registration is open to watch the live event in Portuguese online.
At an event, a minister of the Arab country informed his intention to create Tunisia’s space agency.
Ibrahim Alzeben, Ambassador of Palestine to Brazil, received this Tuesday (23) the Order of Merit Grand Cross from the Brazilian Military Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The screenings will occur at CineSesc, in São Paulo, on the festival’s return to the in-person format, from August 31 to September 7. Three films will be available on the Sesc Digital platform.
Year to date through July, exports of cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances climbed 14%.
Almost 10 million passengers have gone through the airports of the Arab country between January and July, up 70% compared to the same period in 2019.
Registration is open for Brazilian food and beverage companies interested in participating in an online trade promotion activity by ApexBrasil. The program will include meetings with importers from six countries, including two Arabs.
According to FIFA, Brazil is among the countries leading ticket purchases for this year’s World Cup. Brazil’s matches are also among the most sought-after so far.
This Saturday (20), at 4:00 pm BRT, São Paulo’s Esporte Clube Sírio will hold a lecture on 25 de março, the street in which Arab immigrants opened shops when arrived in Brazil.
On Sunday (21) from 10 am to 12 pm, the walking tour ‘Cairo, São Paulo, Ties: Intertwined Heritage’ will take place in the Brás district in São Paulo. The route will go to the Brás Mosque. Registration is open.
The Saudi company’s earnings totaled USD 48.4 billion, surpassing forecasts of USD 46.2 billion.

