Registration is open for three free online classes to start Tuesday (20) at 7:30 pm. Content is based on books about Iraq launched by publisher Tabla.
Author: From the Newsroom
The growth of the Arab country in Africa moderated in 2022 relative to the previous year, but the economy started to rebound this year on the back of the peace agreement with Ethiopia. Inflation remains below regional trends, and port activity has increased.
Brazil exported 506,000 60-kg bags from January to May 2023, up 50.2% from a year earlier.
A report by the UNHCR released Wednesday (14) pointed out that the number of forcibly uprooted people hit a record. One in every 74 people leave their home due to war, persecution and human right abuses.
For the first time, the residence of Brazil’s ambassador in the Arab country will be open to architecture, design and art professionals and students. The house combines Brazilian Modernism with Middle Eastern culture.
The City Football Group, a holding company that administers Manchester City and other clubs across various countries, acquired 90% of Bahia SAF in early May. The British-based company belongs to Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the ruling family of the UAE.
Brazil exported beef for USD 4,800 a tonne in May, down from USD 6,000 a year earlier. The decline was reflected in the export revenue.
Event at the headquarters of Brazil’s top industry lobby CNI will bring together Brazilian and Emirati businesspeople next Thursday (15) for debates and networking. A UAE’s minister will speak.
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.
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.

