Data from February, which still do not reflect the US–Israel war with Iran, show the UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top importers of Brazilian chicken.
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Emirates and Qatar Airways, which have direct flights to Brazil, resume limited operations. Shipping companies suspend bookings.
In phone calls with ministers from countries affected by the conflict, Mauro Vieira discussed the situation of Brazilians, who may obtain emergency transit visas in Saudi Arabia.
The Arab country called on residents to sign up on the national volunteer platform to support efforts in response to Iran’s attacks. There are opportunities to help in health, engineering, logistics, administration, regulation, and other areas.
The country created an option to transport passengers through its airspace, which remains closed, as does Qatar’s. Jordan reopened to commercial flights, and Brazil is negotiating transit visas with Saudi Arabia.
In the fourth quarter, the economy grew 0.1% compared to the third quarter, statistics office IBGE said.
Mauro Vieira discussed the Middle East conflict, flight suspensions affecting Brazilians in the UAE, and the country’s Mercosur negotiations with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Emirates advises that only passengers whose flights have been rescheduled should head to the terminals.
The conflict that began on Saturday (28) affected flights from Brazil to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Airlines operating in the region are advising their passengers.
In January this year, 5,161 Brazilians visited the North African country, according to data from Morocco’s tourism office.
In January, traffic totaled 12.37 million travelers on domestic and international flights, according to the Ministry of Ports and Airports.
A period of fasting, but also of celebrations and donations, the holy month of Islam sees an increase in money transfers sent by foreign workers in Qatar to their home countries.
Hitachi Energy’s Guarulhos unit will deliver 14 units by September, to be used in a city being built by the Arab country.
An International Monetary Fund staff team was in Damascus from February 15 to 19 to meet with local authorities.
