In a bidding round held by Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency, 72 out of 240 onshore blocks auctioned were purchased. The oil company Petrobras acquired 49 blocks.
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The Brazilian representative in the dispute, São Paulo was the first eliminated in the voting rounds promoted in Paris. The other competitors were Yekaterinburg, in Russia, and Izmir, in Turkey.
The sum has been raised in less than two months through a UN campaign backed by the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Donations can be made up until December 4th.
The Brazilian government has lowered the rate for imports of five items to 2%. The measure will remain in effect for 12 months. The products are used in agricultural chemicals and textile yarn manufacturing.
At a meeting with Brazil’s vice president Michel Temer, the Omani minister of Education, Madihad Al Shaibani, said she wishes more Brazilians will study the language, and even offered to provide funding.
Jordan’s Industry and Trade minister Hatem Alawani met with the organization’s president Marcelo Sallum and other board members. They discussed free trade with the Mercosur, among other topics.
The figure concerns the end of 2012 and has been released this week by the government of Palestine. Jordan accounts for 80% of foreign investment in companies in the country.
According to Central Bank figures, tourists spent US$ 2.314 billion during international trips. It is the highest amount since 1969.
Rio de Janeiro’s Airport will be run by Odebrecht and the manager of the terminal in Singapore. The airport in Minas Gerais, in turn, will be controlled by CCR and by the owners of Zurich and Munich airports.
The Brazilian manufacturer sold a business jet to a Jordan-based company which already operates two of its units. Delivery is due in the first half of 2014.
The region is the main importer from Brazil. The volume shipped reached 6% from January to October and revenues grew 18.5%, reaching US$ 2.5 billion.
The funds will be transferred over the next five years via the Gulf country’s development fund. The Kuwaiti emir has said he intends to coordinate an international investment plan targeting the continent.
The airline from Algeria and the European aircraft manufacturer signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of three long-haul aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.
The event will take place on November 25th and 26th and will focus on Islamic finance and the halal industry. Awards will be granted to outstanding business leaders.

