The Iraq International Exhibition for Construction, Building, and Infrastructure is taking place this week, featuring 80 exhibitors interested in participating in the sector. Local leaders state that the country is experiencing a positive phase in construction, particularly in urban areas.
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The International Monetary Fund’s projection takes into account the resilience of the country’s maritime shipping sector, despite regional conflicts. The Port of Djibouti is the main driver of the local economy.
The Qatari embassy held an event earlier this week in the Brazilian capital to celebrate Qatar’s National Day, during which Ambassador Ahmad Mohammed Alshebani addressed the guests about the country and recent developments in its relationship with Brazil.
Bahrain celebrated its National Day on Tuesday (10) in Brasília, where Ambassador Bader Abbas Alhelaibi highlighted the country’s achievements, such as a 9% growth in foreign direct investment.
The Gulf country will host matches in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and Neom. The organization also announced Morocco as one of the host countries for the 2030 World Cup.
Exports of beef from Brazil increased by 9% in November, a lower percentage compared to previous months. The United Arab Emirates more than doubled its purchases.
An Arab fund is set to launch an observatory providing water data and insights, driving the adoption of solutions and investments to combat the region’s water scarcity.
The Central Bank of Libya has taken a series of measures in the foreign exchange market that are benefiting the economy, according to an analysis by the IMF. Disruptions in oil production led the institution to lower the country’s GDP growth forecast for 2024, but the estimate for 2025 has improved.
The city of Salvador and a music education program by the Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra Foundation won in their respective categories at the 2024 Music Cities Awards that took place on Sunday (8) in Saudi Arabia.
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched by Brazil, will hold its first leaders’ meeting in November 2025 in Qatar, alongside a UN event. Brazil’s Minister Wellington Dias discussed the matter with an official from the Arab country’s foreign ministry.
President Lula said during the Mercosur Summit in Montevideo that negotiations with the Arab country are progressing rapidly and are expected to be concluded by next year.
Oman’s Youth Center signed an agreement with Sohar Free Zone and Sohar Port to support the development of local young talents.
A task force program by Brazil’s health system at the Guarulhos Air Base assisted Brazilians who had been living in Lebanon and were repatriated due to the conflict in the Middle East. They arrived on 13 flights organized by the federal government.
The Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society is holding a global economic forum and exhibition from January 12 to 15, 2025, in Manama. The Bahrain’s Embassy in Brasília invites Brazilian women to participate. Registration is open.
