Documentary film ‘Beirut – La Vie en Rose’ sheds light on a part of the Lebanese high-society that’s unlike what is usually shown in mainstream media. In an online talk on Friday (4), the author said there’s a provocative streak to his piece.
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Researcher Roberto Khatlab will discuss the hundredth anniversary of the proclamation of the State of Greater Lebanon during a live stream on Saturday (5).
Over 6 tons of medication and hospital material were flown into the Arab country on Thursday (3), and two shipping containers of food and clothing have been delivered for shipping next week as part of actions orchestrated by the Lebanon Humanitarian Aid Group.
The Arab Chamber is hosting on Wednesday (9) an online meeting featuring ambassadors Nabil Adghoghi and Julio Bitelli, as well as representatives of Embrapa, ABIMAQ and companies.
Moroccan ambassador Nabil Adghoghi met with Brazilian minister of Justice and Public Security in Brasília earlier this week. A new cooperation agreement is under preparation aimed at coordinating the efforts in the fight against organized crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering.
A new government program is designed to attract foreign retirees and prevent expatriates aged 55 or older from moving elsewhere. Eligibility hinges on income criteria.
The government announced that international flights will be allowed back into the country on September 8. Testing and quarantine requirements will vary depending on Covid-19 prevalence in travelers’ countries of origin.
The Middle East beauty industry has faced up an online reality check as part of its efforts to adapt to post-pandemic consumption.
The brand’s sole franchise holder in the Arab country announced an EGP 200 million investment towards expansion, despite slumping sales amid the pandemic.
Brazilian exports were down by 9.6% in August, while agribusiness sales climbed by 9%.
Damages stemming from the Port of Beirut blast earlier this month are expected to amount to between USD 6.7 billion and USD 8.1 billion according to a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment made available by the World Bank this Monday (31). A new prime minister has been appointed after Hassan Diab stepped down.
Brazil’s certifier SIILHalal and consulting firm Najmma have partnered up to provide business advisory.
The 22 Arab countries had a combined 1.28 million cases and 23,200 deaths caused by the novel coronavirus. The mortality rate is 1.8%, as against a global average of 3.36%.
The administration announced the end of a partial curfew that had been in place for the last three months. The death toll from Covid-19 is 530.
