Brazilian exports to the countries of the region went up 4.7% in March over the same period of 2014. To Saudi Arabia, the amount increased 20%.
Author: From the Newsroom
The event Outlooks of the Brazilian Economy, scheduled for April 14th, was postponed, with a new date to be set.
Over 3 million bags were shipped from Brazil, an all-time high for the month. Revenues reached US$ 552 million, up 24%.
The region’s GDP should increase by a mere 1% this year, the organization says. The previous projection, issued in December, was 2.2%.
Roberto Abdallah received agrément (full credence) from the Arab country. Before this post, he was ambassador in Kuwait and head of the Middle East Department of the Ministry of External Relations.
In February, there was an activity increase in the sector in eight states, along with a decline in six others, according to the IBGE.
Credit rating agency stated, through press release, that the sector’s performance was good in 2014, but expects challenges for 2015.
The International Monetary Fund assesses the expansion of investments made according to Islam rules and shows that the volume is expanding, just as the importance of the Gulf’s countries.
Manager will coordinate the institution’s activities and budget, which belongs to the Brazilian embassy in Beirut. Candidates need to have a residence legal permit in Lebanon. Registrations are open until April 15th.
The volume shipped went up 7% over the same month of last year, according to data released by ABPA. In Q1, there’s still a little decline in sales.
The money given by international donors during conference in Kuwait will go to UN’s programs of humanitarian aid.
The commodities index calculated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations continues to register decline in food prices due to availability and appreciated dollar.
In a review of the Gulf country’s economy, the IMF says the growth rate is high and inflation is low, but warns of low oil products prices and sees challenges over the medium term.
Petrobras clinches loan, stock go up and impact the performance of the São Paulo Stock Exchange. Dollar drops.

