The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), comprising 21 member countries, is putting in place mechanisms to ensure food safety in the Arab world during the pandemic. It is looking to map out demand and suppliers of 14 types of products.
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Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency reported in its website that drugs like nitazoxanide, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine now need prior authorization from the agency to be exported.
Brazilian construction tool company is interested in doing business with countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Over 70 kits were delivered by the Corumbá Arab-Palestinian Society to vulnerable low-income families struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently in the presidency of the G20, the Arab country is calling on nations, organizations and private sector players to help come up with USD 8 billion to help plug a funding gap in tackling coronavirus.
Companies interested in transporting cargo in passenger spaces must request permission. Measure aims to hep supplying markets with essential products for dealing with COVID-19.
The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, is exonerating retailers at its facilities from rent. The move will benefit companies, banks, individual tenants, hotels, galleries, stores, restaurants and cafés.
Writers from around the world will join the Sharjah 2020 Virtual Reading Festival starting May 27. The event will include interactive workshops in a bid to spread culture during the shutdown.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture implemented the electronic signature for certificates accompanying exports of plant products to reduce contact between people during the pandemic.
Sales to China are still going strong, driven by more affordable Brazilian product. Mato Grosso state industry association Aprosoja has revised down its output estimate.
According to the National Office for Livestock Feed director general, the country has enough poultry to meet the domestic demand during the period. Algeria has forbidden exports of staple foods such as meats due to COVID-19.
The International Monetary Fund predicts 3% contraction of the world economy, with GDP shrinking 5.3% in Brazil and 2.8% in the Middle East. Next year, economies are expected to bounce back, provided that policies prove effective.
Brazilian government created a committee to suggest enhancements in the governance and methodology of bid rounds in the sector. Group will consist of representations of ministries and ANP.
On behalf of the country’s government, Etihad Credit Insurance is supporting businesses facing payment and supply chain disruption concerns due to COVID-19, among other services.

