The surplus reached near USD 4.6 billion in Q3 of last year due to the increase in oil prices.
Author: From the Newsroom
Over 105,000 people went through the emirate’s airport terminals on December 31, the highest number ever registered in a single day.
Trade surplus was USD 47.7 billion, with USD 185.2 billion in exports and USD 137.5 billion in imports.
Over 1,000 industry personnel from across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East were welcomed by Dubai Tourism in the fourth quarter of the year.
‘Wadjda’, directed by Saudi filmmaker Haifaa al Mansour, will be shown on the second Sunday of 2017 at Sesc in the city of São Carlos.
The National Committee for Refugees (Conare) is seeking volunteers to help with its operations in the city of São Paulo. Those interested can register until January 15.
The two carriers announced last Wednesday (28) that Qatar Airways has completed the purchase of a 10% stake in Latam Airlines, at a total of 60,837,452 shares.
The Brazilian Foreign Trade Association (AEB) forecasts a trade surplus of USD 51.65 billion next year, against the also record-breaking surplus of USD 45.65 billion this year.
The 49th International Festival of the Sahara, in Douz, Tunisia, will run from January 13 to 16, featuring cultural manifestations from several countries in the region.
Brazil produced, on average, 111.1 million cubic meters per day in November, an increase of 2.4% over October and 18% in comparison to November 2015.
Funds from the African Development Bank will be spent on improving the business environment and increasing energy efficiency.
The Doha-based carrier’s Boeing 777 cargo planes will travel to Brazil twice a week. The new route will include stops in Buenos Aires, Quito and Miami.
Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport handled 488,000 passengers in November, a 9% increase over the same month of last year.
The index, measured by trade association FecomercioSP, climbed 2.4% in December over November and reached 75.6 points, the highest level since July 2015.

