The Arab country’s export revenues from the product reached USD 78 million in February, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines announced. Price of olive oil has risen.
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The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce’s WAHI – Women who Inspire group holds on Tuesday (26) an event to present experiences in the Arab world from a female perspective. Registration is open.
Brazilian cosmetic, toiletry and perfumery industries grossed USD 133.5 million from exports in the first two months of the year. Hair products, soaps, and skin creams were the best-selling items.
Mauro Vieira has visited Middle East countries this week and ended his tour through the region with a meeting in Saudi Arabia with Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan.
Brazilian government reported Tuesday (19) that Egypt has given the sanitary authorization to Brazilian exports of sheep and goat meat products.
Mauro Vieira is visiting Arab countries in the Middle East. In meetings with the prime minister and the minister of foreign affairs and emigrants, he also discussed the Gaza conflict.
The initiative aims to boost the presence of Brazilian companies in the 22 Arab countries by promoting the portfolio of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on a digital hub operated by ApexBrazil that gathers 500 services in support of foreign trade.
Mauro Vieira was welcomed by Jordanian King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday (18) in Amman. They talked about the situation in Gaza and cooperation in vital sectors.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira attended in Ramallah a ceremony presenting the Brazilian president with the title of honorary member of the Curator’s Council of the Yasser Arafat Foundation.
Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira met on Sunday (17) with his Palestinian Authority counterpart Riad Malki to discuss their concern with the conflict in Gaza and highlighted the role of President Lula in defense of the Palestinians.
Brazilian Food Industry Association and Agrotools hold a free event on Tuesday (19) to discuss the traceability of the food supply chain and its impacts on the sustainability agenda.
These were some of the leading exports of the country in February, a month that posted lower imports of grain, vegetable oils and sugar compared to a year earlier. Surplus was posted at USD 281.3 million.
Starting Friday (15), Minister Mauro Vieira embarks on a trip to the Middle East that will include Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Bilateral relations and the conflict in Gaza will be on the agenda.
Cairo hosts in November the World Urban Forum, a conference to discuss the future of cities. Registration is open to attend the expo and to lead events.

