FR Hueb inaugurated a showroom in Abu Dhabi, at Al Wahda Mall Extension, in mid-June. The company manufactures high-end jewellery and already had a shop in Dubai.
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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.
The copybook producer has exported to Lebanon for eight years and intends to sell to more countries in the region. The company earned US$ 72 million last year and is the largest manufacturer of the product in Brazil.
Revenue from shipments to the region stood at US$ 5.5 billion from January to May. Last month, alone, sales dropped 17.57%, mainly driven by falling prices of some foods.
The chairman of the Al-Manji Group is in São Paulo to attend business meetings with Brazilian food and machinery executives. Oman buys food abroad and wants to partner up with enterprises.
The sector is hopeful that competitiveness should increase as a result of the lowered PIS and Cofins contributions. The measure became effective in mid-May to curb the importation hike in the country.
The US currency is appreciating and thus making national product more competitive abroad. That should encourage foreigners to visit the footwear industry fair due in July in São Paulo.
After a long dry spell and a decline in production, the United States should see a normal crop. Still, strong global demand will ensure that Brazilian exports have their space.
Sales of Brazilian agriculture and livestock products through May increased to US$ 40.39 billion, driven by items such as maize, soy and meats. The main target was Asia.
The workshop at the British university should cover the part of non-governmental players in the development of relations between both regions. A researcher from the University of Brasilia will speak.
Delfrance Ribeiro was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, but built his career in Europe. From there, the Brazilian exports women’s clothing to several regions, including Arab countries.
Appreciation of the U.S. dollar is not enough to generate greater competitiveness to Brazilian manufactured products. A similar appreciation of other currencies cancels the effect, according to experts.
In a talk at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, HR specialist Eline Kullock discussed Generation Y, born from the 1980s onward. They are impatient, enterprising, internet-connected youths. Corporations are not ready to deal with this new labour force yet.
The cold weather attracts tourists to Nova Petrópolis, a city near Gramado and Canela in Serra Gaúcha. German immigration has left signs in the municipality’s charming buildings and colonial cafés.
Elfateh Hussain plays the sounds of his land, Sudan. He arrived in Brazil in the second half of May and performed in São Paulo, Bahia and the Federal District. Now, he promises to spread Brazilian music in his country.
