Saudi Arabia’s private firms employed 11.1 million in February, up 0.9% from the previous month, according to newly released figures.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil holds starting Friday (8), when the International Women’s Day is celebrated, an online exhibition on Flickr featuring photos of women-made artworks that are part of its collection.
Speaking at a Lide conference in Riyadh, an executive from the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer talked about his company’s plans for the Arab country, including the possibility of establishing a local operation and selling C-390 Millennium aircraft.
All sectors of the economy grew last year, particularly agriculture, which posted a 15.1% expansion from 2022.
During event in São Paulo, Egypt’s Minister of Finance called for efforts in social protection, while UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs spoke of financial inclusion. Brazil’s Fernando Haddad wants more international cooperation so that the rich “contribute their fair share in taxes.”
The resurgence of tourism and the hosting of conferences towards the end of the year bolstered the growth. Passenger traffic is projected to reach 140 million by 2024.
Mayor Chico Brasileiro signed a memorandum with Jordanian ambassador Maen Masadeh making Jordan’s Petra and Brazil’s Foz sister cities. Agreement will bring about cooperation across multiple areas.
ApexBrazil and partner organizations hold a free online event on March 7 on the Brasil Export platform, with the launch of Brazil’s 2024 trade promotion calendar.
Brazilian imports of fertilizers were the highest in the past five years, Conab reported. Postponement of nitrogen acquisitions last year boosted the result.
JBS/Seara and ABPA donated 10,000 kilos of chicken meat for U.N. actions.
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the two countries put in a “hard work” and implemented beneficial but challenging reforms.
In the light of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil issued a statement on Tuesday (27) describing the partnership with Egypt in international agencies and trade. Commemorative activities will be held throughout the year.
A day ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, a group of nations inked an agreement simplifying foreign investment. Ten Arab countries signed.
In a meeting held in Tunis, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Region Ferid Belhaj and Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia Fethi Zouhair Nouri talked about the economic situation in the country and the importance of reforms for its growth.
