In the third week of the month, USD 3.557 billion in exports and USD 3.016 billion in imports led to a USD 541 million trade surplus for Brazil.
Author: From the Newsroom
A report by the World Travel & Tourism Council shows that an increase in the sector’s GDP should surpass the projected overall economy’s growth of 2.3%. The Middle East and Africa could have an increase of 3.7%.
The Doha Beauty Show will run from October 20 to 22 in the Qatari capital, featuring exhibitors of cosmetics and fragrances, spa services, natural products and hair care and nail items.
Steel industry production declined in July and year-to-date on the back of weak domestic demand, but the amount exported from January to July increased.
The manufacturers’ association will hold presentations on the Arab country’s market next Monday (22) in Igrejinha, Rio Grande do Sul state, and on August 30 in the São Paulo state cities of Franca and Birigui.
The Jordanian Ahmad Abughaush won the men’s under-68 kg taekwondo tournament at the Rio Olympics.
A poll conducted by the Ministry of Tourism shows that 87.7% of foreigners who came to Brazil to watch the Games intend to return one day. Hospitality is the country’s best attribute, according to them.
This week at the Dubai Foreign Market, foreign investors purchased USD 327 million worth of shares in the emirate this week, with sales reaching USD 299 million.
The name of the next head of the diplomatic representation in Kuwait City was approved Wednesday by the Senate. Norton Rapesta will also concurrently serve as ambassador in Bahrain.
Marwa Amri beat Yuliya Ratkevich of Azerbaijan during the repechage rounds. The champion in the under-58 kg category was Kaori Icho of Japan.
Mutaz Essa Barshim took second place with a 2.36 meter jump. Canadian Derek Drouin won the gold medal.
The facility in Pernambuco, Brazil put out over 3 million barrels of oil in July. Diesel and petroleum naphtha production also hit all-time highs.
Foreign sales totaled USD 6.9 billion from January to July. Performance was driven by machinery and electrical sectors.
The Education Center of the Federal University of Pernambuco and the Palestine-Recife Alliance are hosting debates and art shows focusing on the Palestinian issue on August 23 and 24.
