This week, a national program for conservation of Brazilian caves was released. Brazil has 100,000 caves, according to estimates, and the intention is to protect them from degradation.
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Seven Brazilian companies will take part in the building fair that will continue until the 7th in Saudi Arabia. The country’s pavilion is organized by Conceito Brazil with support from the Chamber.
Ship Alinghi 5, of the team that won the last edition of the world’s most traditional regatta, arrived this week in Ras Al Khaimah, where the next edition of the race will be held in February 2010.
Aécio Neves is going to travel to Dubai with businessmen from the state at the invitation of the state Federation of Industries. The objective is to present investment opportunities in Minas Gerais.
There was growth in beef cattle slaughter in the second quarter this year compared with the first three months. The state of Mato Grosso accounted for the largest share of production, with 13.6%.
Disbursements by the institution totalled US$ 47 billion from January to August, growth of 59% over the same period of 2008. Industry and infrastructure were the sectors that received the most funds.
Tunisian company Gafsa, alongside Indian companies, will open a phosphoric acid manufacturing unit in the south of the country next year. The three enterprises have formed the Tifert joint venture.
The main highlight was production of vehicles, which registered growth of 5.4% over July. The production of paper and cardboard also presented growth.
The 26th International Population Conference starts today in Marrakech. It should include the general Evaluation and Monitoring coordinator at the Ministry of Social Development, Júnia Quiroga.
The Institute of Arab Culture is accepting enrolments for the second edition of its course Panorama of Arab Culture. With new approaches, the organization expects 80 people to attend.
The exhibition, SemiáridoShow, should go from October 5th to 8th, in the city of Petrolina, in Pernambuco state. Products, services and technologies for agriculture in the semi-arid should be shown.
The event will be held on October 8th and is mainly geared at small and medium businesses, either affiliated with the organisation or not.
Targeted at the Brazilian public, the promotion will last up to October 15th. The winner will earn a ticket to Sidney, Bangkok or Seoul.
Kaust will be inaugurated today by king Abdullah and intends to become a global reference in scientific and technological research. For such, the institution has an endowment of US$ 10 billion.
