The 2025 cycle is open for submissions until June. The prize accepts submissions in multiple languages, including Portuguese, and has increased its funds from USD 3.6 million to USD 5.9 million.
Author: From the Newsroom
Arab countries have offered their solidarity over the tragedy brought about by rainfall in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul. Argentina and Uruguay have contributed with equipment and personnel. Portugal, the Vatican, Italy, Benin and other countries have sent their condolences to Brazil, too.
Emirate designed a tool to quantify the carbon emissions of local hotels and support the country in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Processes that are now conducted via Siscomex LI/DI system will be carried out via the Foreign Trade Single Window starting October. Migration will be gradual, and the old tool will only be fully deactivated in late 2025.
Brazilian manufacturer celebrated the delivery of the 1,800th E-Jet production aircraft. The jet was received by lessor Azorra and will be operated by the Royal Jordanian Airlines.
For four days starting May 7, the city of Nova Friburgo, Brazil, hosts a program on the Lebanese-born naturalized Brazilian author and his books. Admission is free.
Humanitarian situation in the Arab country remains difficult with over half of the population facing food insecurity, and a contracted economic activity caused by the halt in oil exports.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that notwithstanding the pickup in growth, continued efforts to address water scarcity and enhance governance are essential to bolster Morocco’s growth.
Reported investments to the Tunisian Investment Authority were up in the first quarter of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023.
Mission from Brazilian government was in Morocco to participate in agricultural exhibition SIAM and to hold meetings with officials. Brazil promised to open market to Moroccan mandarins and is negotiating tariff rate quotas to export beef and poultry, which face high rates to enter the Arab country.
Event is held by the Ministry of Tourism and seeks to develop the sector through trade and partnerships.
Brazil’s Minister of Environment participated in event in Berlin with the presidents of COP28 and COP29, and climate officials. How to fast-track the enforcement of the Paris Agreement was part of the discussions.
Government agency Conab expects a smaller sugarcane crop but a largest sugar production as the market is favorable.
The residence of Brazil’s ambassador to Lebanon will welcome the public for guided tours in May aiming to foster appreciation for Brazilian architecture. The building was designed by Olavo Redig de Campos. The premises feature a sculpture by Bruno Giorgi.
