Output increased year-on-year in November, driven by North and South America, but declined in China.
Author: From the Newsroom
The International Airport of São Paulo handled more passengers by the end of November than in the whole of 2013. Aircraft traffic was also higher.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is working to raise US$ 100,000 by December 31st. The goal is to ensure shelter to 88,000 people who lost their homes.
Brazilian purchases of the product reached 22.4 million tons from January to November. Arab countries increased their share as suppliers.
Registrations are open to university students and recent graduates interested in working for the company. Those who qualify are representing Brazil in a worldwide competition in the UAE in 2015.
In the second week of December, exports exceeded imports in US$ 380 million. Results drove a better performance in December but there’s still deficit for the year.
The state of São Paulo was Brazil’s leading exporter of agribusiness products in November, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.
A technical mission of the International Monetary Fund said that local authorities made progress in 2014, but warns of the high indebtedness levels, low growth rate and refugee influx.
New DP World facilities in the emirate’s Port Rashid can accommodate 14,000 tourists a day and will drive total capacity at the site up from 2 to 7 million passengers per year.
Abdel Latif Hasan was awarded the title of honorary citizen from the Municipal Chamber of Valinhos, in the state of São Paulo. The session was attended by the ambassador of Palestine, Ibrahim Alzeben.
Part of the money will be used to attend the needs of 1.7 million Syrian refugees. Africans sheltered in Ethiopia and Kenya also benefit from the donation.
A holding company from Abu Dhabi has purchased the New Scotland Yard building at an auction for US$ 580 million and will convert it into a residential/commercial estate.
A preview of a United Nations report on the global economic scenario forecasts growth of 3.1% in 2015, higher than the 2.6% expected in 2014. The situation has improved, but risks do exist.
The Brazil Lebanon Cultural Centre is hosting the show “Brazilian Sailors at Unifil: at the service of peace on Lebanese waters.” The event runs until January 30th, featuring photos, uniforms, medals and sailing objects.
