In this episode: Lecture on the habits and culture of Arab countries; Arlene Clemesha; the Arab market for vehicles and parts; Laércio Barbosa, from company Toscano Foods; and the city of Porto Alegre.
Author: From the Newsroom
A study by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) reports that capital flows are expected to gradually return to the developing economies in this year and the next. The entity has revised their previous forecasts.
In December, however, capital goods exports showed a strong increase, which was considered surprising by the sector association.
The country signed a partnership with FAO to promote agriculture and veterinary research in Angola. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation will train researchers in the African nation.
A mission from Egypt is visiting slaughterhouses in Brazil until February 13. The aim is to renew exports certifications.
Brazilian trade balance produced a negative result of US$ 1.6 billion last week, which increased the month’s deficit to US$ 3.65 billion.
There will be a loss of 849 million hectares of green lands by 2050, if the current deforestation rate continues. The figure is part of a UNEP study and represents nearly the size of Brazil.
The UN agency needs the amount to help about 440,000 Palestine refugees victims of the conflict in the country as well as those sheltered in neighboring nations.
Human and urban development projects may be registered up until March 31. Award is promoted by UN-Habitat and the government of Dubai. Brazilian projects won in previous editions.
Study launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization shows that access to farm machinery is difficult due to the small size of properties in North Africa. Egypt is the country with most tractors in the region.
Result represents the accumulated total for January. On the third week alone, imports have surpassed exports by US$ 1.475 billion.
Region average, however, is lower than the OECD, with the exception of Argentina and Brazil, which are above average.
Test used aviation kerosene and fuel made with dry algae for 45 minutes on a 777 Boeing flight between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Event shall be held from January 27 to 29 in the Arab city. Specialists will show innovative ways of promoting products and brands.
