Ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council states held a fast-breaking dinner of Ramadan in Brasília, featuring Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira.
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Brazilian footwear exports plunged 31.3% in volume and 22.8% in revenue in January and February. Competition with China and the economic situation in second leading buyer Argentina drove down the results.
Scientific publications grew 20% in the Arab country between 2019 and 2022. More than half of the members of research structures are women.
The government indicated that the transfer to the sovereign wealth fund aims to boost the national economy by diversifying its resources and creating more investment opportunities.
The United Arab Emirates stepped up its purchases of Brazilian poultry by 27.7% in the first two months of the year. Saudi Arabia acquired 8.4% more. Other markets from the region also stood out as Ramadan draws near, according to industry lobby ABPA.
At a Lide conference in Dubai on Thursday (7), Arab-Brazilian Chamber President Osmar Chohfi said that agreements allow the two countries to enter a new stage of their relationship. Brazil’s former president Michel Temer spoke at the event.
Saudi Arabia’s private firms employed 11.1 million in February, up 0.9% from the previous month, according to newly released figures.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil holds starting Friday (8), when the International Women’s Day is celebrated, an online exhibition on Flickr featuring photos of women-made artworks that are part of its collection.
Speaking at a Lide conference in Riyadh, an executive from the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer talked about his company’s plans for the Arab country, including the possibility of establishing a local operation and selling C-390 Millennium aircraft.
All sectors of the economy grew last year, particularly agriculture, which posted a 15.1% expansion from 2022.
During event in São Paulo, Egypt’s Minister of Finance called for efforts in social protection, while UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs spoke of financial inclusion. Brazil’s Fernando Haddad wants more international cooperation so that the rich “contribute their fair share in taxes.”
The resurgence of tourism and the hosting of conferences towards the end of the year bolstered the growth. Passenger traffic is projected to reach 140 million by 2024.
Mayor Chico Brasileiro signed a memorandum with Jordanian ambassador Maen Masadeh making Jordan’s Petra and Brazil’s Foz sister cities. Agreement will bring about cooperation across multiple areas.
ApexBrazil and partner organizations hold a free online event on March 7 on the Brasil Export platform, with the launch of Brazil’s 2024 trade promotion calendar.
