The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) approved is providing urgent financial grants to 21 member states, including Mauritania.
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The government of the United Arab Emirates has authorized establishments to work at 60% capacity, provided that they observe prevention measures such as keeping tables 2 meters apart.
Arab Chamber is hosting the online event ‘Tools for Global Competitiveness’ next Wednesday (1) at 9 am (BRT), featuring lecturers from Brazil and elsewhere. Registration is open.
Smart City Expo Curitiba hosted several online events with delegates from different chambers of commerce. The first one took place this Thursday morning (25), featuring Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce secretary-general Tamer Mansour.
The pilgrimage to Mecca usually sees over 2 million flock to Mecca. It will take place from July 28 to August 2 this year, with limits on pilgrim numbers to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
The Shashat Woman Cinema organization released seven short films made by up-and-coming women from Palestine. They address the conundrums of social distancing from their homes in the West Bank, Gaza, the United States, and Turkey.
A survey from NGO Estou Refugiado showed the main issues facing refugees in Brazil. According to the UNHCR, 1% of humanity struggles with forced displacements.”
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade show in Syria’s capital will not run from August 20 to 29 as previously expected. A new date is yet to be announced.
Incoming non-nationals will be required to either show a recent PCR test negative for Covid-19 or get tested at the airport.
A food festival amid the pandemic will see food delivered to the doorsteps of Brasília residents on June 27 and 28. Hosted by the Institute of Arab-Brazilian Culture (Icab), the event will also feature online attractions.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is hosting the online conference ‘Brazil and Arab Countries: Economic Diplomacy’ next Wednesday (24) at 9 am, featuring diplomats from Brazil and Arab countries.
Curfew hours will move from 6pm-6am to 7pm-5am as of Sunday, but the first phase of the plan to gradually restore normal life will be extended for another week.
Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed the need for tandem action to address issues stemming from the pandemic.
The UNHCR released a schedule of virtual events to celebrate June 20, World Refugee Day.
