MENA economies are expected to grow by 2.2% this year, the World Bank said. The institution forecasted the highest growths for Djibouti, Egypt and Qatar but a slowdown for Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen.
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The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce released a note evaluating as “clear, transparent, and organized” the position Brazilian authorities and companies are taking in the face of cases of HPAI A H5N1 in wild birds in the country. The disease has not infected production poultry.
The Embassy of Brazil in Algiers is receiving applications of companies interested in a free exhibition area at the event. Deadline is June 13.
SALIC and Marfrig committed to buying 500 million new BRF shares, resulting in a capital injection of BRL 4.5 billion (about USD 889.67 million).
A Saif Zone delegation will meet with Brazilian companies in São Paulo in June. A Seminar will open the schedule on June 12 at the Arab Brazilian Chamber headquarters. Registration is open.
Cosmetista Expo North & West Africa is the largest cosmetics industry show in the African continent. Various Brazilian cosmetics brands were featured.
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock informed this Tuesday (30) Qatar has normalized its beef trade with Brazil after restrictions were imposed due to an atypical case of BSE.
Another case of avian influenza was detected in Brazil, this time in Rio Grande do Sul but again in a wild bird and not in the productive sector; consequently, the country remains free from the disease. A statement from Brazil’s meat trade lobby ABPA and a Rio Grande do Sul poultry organization said exports stay as usual.
The Dubai Crocodile Park gathers 250 animals in an environment that seeks to simulate the natural habitat of the species. The venue also shows the history of the crocodile and aims to raise awareness on its conservation.
The “Make it in the Emirates Forum” will take place next week in Abu Dhabi, giving information on the establishment of plants in the country. Brazilian attendees are expected.
The Arab country has authorized exports of two more items from Brazil. Sellers must meet the sanitary requirements, have an SIF and an IS EG Halal company certification.
Inpasa produces and exports to Arab nations maize-based products, such as oil and DDGS, an input for animal feed. Its goal is to expand shipments to the Middle East and North Africa.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber organized the companies’ participation and over 1,000 business meetings, helping generate millions in business over the next 12 months.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce sent a note to Arab embassies in Brazil with clarifications on the cases of avian influenza identified in wild birds in the country. Brazil remains free of the disease.
