The passing of Sabah Al Ahmad prompted condolence messages from the leaders of Arab countries. Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah is the appointed successor.
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Brazilian minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, offered the G20 to share measures adopted in the country to increase the population’s access to energy. Universal access to energy was chosen by Saudi Arabia as a priority agenda for the G20.
Last Friday (25) saw the entry into force of a law designed to ensure equal private sector wages for men and women in the United Arab Emirates.
The Civil Aviation Authority has suspended flights to and from Brazil, India and Argentina will not be allowed, in a bid to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
The Brazilian government is allowing as of last Thursday (24) incoming travelers at airports in the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins. Those were the last places where entry was restricted.
The Saudi administration said the Muslim pilgrimage will resume starting October 4, with maximum 30% occupancy of the Grand Mosque. Foreign pilgrims will be allowed in as of November 1.
TV Cultura will air again ‘Embracing Beirut,’ featuring performances from Brazilian and Lebanese artists as part of a fundraising campaign to support Lebanon.
The Arab country grossed EUR 550 million from foreign sales of leather and shoes last year. Work is underway to see double that amount by 2030 by adding value and attracting foreign investors.
The Municipal Council in the Governorate of Muscat has drawn up a dress code for entering malls in the country, which includes shirts with sleeves and pieces covering the knees.
Brazilian government has included 12 new items in the list of goods with temporary import tax exemption, including coronavirus vaccines.
The Arab country is accepting offers until October 29 from parties interested in selling 1,737 pregnant heifers. Tender is open to both domestic and foreign suppliers.
Incoming ambassadors from five countries presented their credentials to the president of Brazil, including Saleh Ahmad Salem Alzaraim Al-Suwaidi of the United Arab Emirates.
The Syrian administration decided this week to resume passenger flights at the airport on October 1.
An online event will delve into the free trade agreement between the Arab country and the economic bloc, which provides for the gradual easing of tariffs and is into its fourth year. Registration is available. Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce secretary-general Tamer Mansour will participate.
