Eighteen member companies of the sector’s association attended the AEEDC in the United Arab Emirates in February. They made over USD 1.3 million in sales during the event.
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The São Paulo governor has a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday (15) with representatives from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority at Palácio dos Bandeirantes, the seat of the state government.
Artists and refugee children will sing for peace in the Arab country in a solidarity event at the statue of Christ, the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, this Wednesday.
Industry turnover reached USD 652 million in the first two months of the year in the Arab country. Tourist numbers went up in spite of the conflicts underway in neighboring countries.
Exports generated USD 4.9 billion and imports totaled USD 3.1 billion, with a surplus of USD 1.725 billion in foreign trade.
Investment in renewable sources dominated the power generation industry in the Middle East and Africa in 2016, consulting firm EY has reported. In 2017, a Saudi program will be a highlight.
A report from UNICEF shows that violations against children reached their highest level in the country since 2014. At least 652 children were killed.
Royal Air Maroc expanded its services taking off from Beirut to destinations such as São Paulo, Rio, New York and Washington, via Casablanca. Travelling time was reduced.
Shipments of Brazilian products totaled USD 1.336 billion in the first two months. The region was the third largest market for the country in the period.
Sales to the region reached USD 38.4 million in the first two months of this year, a 27% increase compared with January and February of last year.
The funds will go into a program to support the development of foreign trade in less developed nations that is part of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
NMC Health owns and operates hospitals, clinics and drugstores in the UAE. It also distributes medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Last year, it grossed USD 1.2 billion in revenue and catered to 4.3 million patients.
Exports from Brazil to the Arab country were up 1.7% to USD 2.85 million in the first two months of this year. An industry spokesperson claims fluctuations in the USD dollar get in the way of business.
