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%.
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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.
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received yesterday, in New York, an award from the Woodrow Wilson Center. The reduction of poverty in the country was one of the reasons for the homage.
From today to October 2nd, Lebanese cities should promote samba and percussion parades and workshops. Dancers from Vila Isabel Samba School, from Rio de Janeiro, should parade the streets.
The Arab Syrian Cultural Centre is going to promote a cultural evening in the city of São Paulo on September 23rd. There will be an exhibition, a lecture and film screenings.
Florestal Brasil S.A. will be launched next Monday by group JBS-Friboi, MCL Empreendimentos, Funcef and Petros. The company is going to invest in planting in forests at degraded areas.
