The Brazilian minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade will be in Doha over the weekend. Meetings are scheduled with the country’s emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and prime minister.
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Through an agreement with bank Bradesco, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is offering a US$ 200 million line of credit. The funds may be used in purchasing Brazilian capital goods.
Survey conducted by Serasa Experian shows 0.8% pickup in Brazilian economic activity in quarter one as against the last quarter of 2011. Decline in exports and investment weighed down on performance.
The foundation opens a new cycle of the ‘Junior Scientists Research Experience Program’. Turned to citizens of Qatar and expatriates, they offer financing of up to US$ 100,000 a year.
A survey conducted by consulting firm Deloitte points out that the leading opportunities are in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
João Cândido, commissioned by the Petrobras subsidary, is capable of carrying one million oil barrels. The vessel was meant to be delivered in 2010.
The International Federation of Association Football has accepted the country as its newest member during the congress promoted in Hungary.
The Fund has approved a US$ 9.5 million loan to the Horn of Africa country. The amount is part of a US$ 33.9 million line of credit resulting from an agreement signed in 2008.
The hydrocarbons have been found in an area drilled by Repsol, Statoil and Petrobras. According to the Spanish company, this among the most important discoveries in 2012.
The countries signed declarations in which they agree to guarantee equal legislation to foreign and domestic companies, offer conditions for corporate governance and promote sustainable development.
The conclusion was reached in a report made by 10 organisations and disclosed by the OECD. On the other end, closed markets suffocate growth and press the labour market.
The Tunisian Navigation Company has put on sale a dry bulk carrier, commissioned in 1982, and a ferry, commissioned in 1978. Those interested should send proposals up to June 5th.
Imports amounted to US$ 4.337 billion during the same period, resulting in a trade surplus of US$ 761 million.
The deputy managing director at the IMF, Nemat Shafik, stated that the countries of the Middle East and North Africa must generate more jobs, reduce deficits and seek growth of their economies.
