The director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce office, Rafael Solimeo, attended the date festival in Unaizah, Saudi Arabia, and during an agenda arranged by the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce, was able to learn about the local economic life and identify opportunities for Brazilian companies.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
Discussions at the Brazil Investment Forum highlighted a favorable economic scenario for attracting foreign investments in Brazil. According to an executive from the IDB, Brazil is a key player in addressing major global challenges.
The Arab country held a forum in São Paulo on Friday (25) and participated in the first business council meeting with Brazil, focusing on advancing economic partnerships.
Musaab Al Mulla, vice president of energy and economic insights at Saudi Aramco, outlined at the B20 Summit in São Paulo how the company intends to achieve its planned reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Increased efficiency in energy generation and emissions offsetting are part of the strategy.
On the first day of the B20 Summit, a group that brings together the private sector of G20 countries, the principles of the recommendations that companies will present to the heads of state of their nations were unveiled. Business leaders positioned Brazil as one of the world’s leaders in the low-carbon economy.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber held a meeting between female leaders from Brazil and members of a Saudi delegation in São Paulo for the B20 Summit. The group shared experiences in business.
To circumvent the rising prices of olive oil, Brazilians are buying it in smaller volumes, according to Rita Bassi from the Oliva association. The outlook is for a decrease in prices, however, due to the good olive harvest beginning in producing countries.
The research institution TRENDS Research & Advisory from the United Arab Emirates hosted a symposium within the Brazil Africa Forum in São Paulo. In an interview with ANBA, senior researcher AbdulAziz Al Shehhi highlighted the role that Brazil and the UAE play as investors and supporters of Africa.
On the second day of the Brazil Africa Forum, Brazil’s secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, spoke about the continent’s economic progress and said the trade relationship with Brazil is modest compared to its potential.
The Brazilian company supplies non-GMO corn-based ingredients such as flour and cornmeal to manufacturers. In a market with a growing demand for healthy, sustainable food, Milhão is making strides and exporting to Arab countries.
A study by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber indicates that Brazil has opportunities to explore in the mineral products market in Arab countries, as it possesses iron ore, niobium, bauxite, manganese, gold, nickel, among others.
Immigration ties between Syria and South America have spread the consumption of mate in the Arab country. Argentina provides almost all of the yerba mate imported by Syrians, but Brazil is starting to gain ground.
The Moroccan ambassador to Brazil, Nabil Adghoghi, expects that the resumption of the Royal Air Maroc route on December 7 will increase travel by Brazilian tourists to Morocco and vice versa. The foreign ministers of both countries have recently outlined the next steps in the bilateral partnership.
The Embassy of Bahrain in Brazil and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber held an event in São Paulo on Thursday (26) as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Arab country and Brazil. The Bahrain Music Band performed with songs from the region.
