The Brazilian Agrogen has a plant dedicated to production of chicken for sale in eight Arab nations. The region answers to 75% of export revenues and the perspective is for growth.
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.
The Brazilian dark glass brand opened a franchise in Kuwait City, 20 days ago, and has daring plans for the region. The group has 40 shops abroad and 550 in Brazil.
Pernambuco native Sheyla Costa, aka Syla, was invited by the Brazilian embassy to perform in Lebanon on December 13. She plays Brazilian popular music and has recorded two jazz funk albums in France.
Cooperative Ecocitrus makes oil from organic fruit peel and sells it to a perfumery in France. It also makes juices which it has shipped to Dubai.
The shoes made by Pimpolho are turned to children from birth to age three. The company exports to two Arab countries, the Emirates and Libya, and plans to grow in the region.
Savings Bank, IDB and Sebrae Minas Gerais develop a program to train foreign-based Brazilians who wish to set up companies upon returning to Brazil; the main focus is remittances from Massachusetts.
Journalist Carminha Corrêa Jecko is releasing a book on poetry dedicated to the country on Thursday. Next year she plans to publish the French version, to be read by the Moroccans.
FBN has opened a call for foreign publishers interested in releasing children’s and comic books by Brazilian authors in their countries. Entries will be accepted up until July 2013.
Ceciex has been awarded legal personality to represent the interests of trading companies with the government. A new affiliation system will enter into force in 2013.
The group posted a 3.5% decline in foreign sales revenues from January to September. Low economic growth affected overall business, but the company is expecting a recovery.
Helicopter rides are increasingly common among tourists visiting the city. Flights range from tours of the city’s main spots to romantic trips.
Process devised by Santa Catarina-born engineer for refinery being built in Pernambuco attracted the attention of Saudis. The water used in pipe cleansing drops from 16 million to 400,000 litres.
Sectorial project aims to sell to the two Arab countries. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and seven other countries have been chosen as target markets for promotion up until 2014.
One of Brazil’s foremost children’s book writers, Ana Maria Machado released ‘Arab Stories,’ featuring classic tales from the region. In January, one of her books will be published in Qatar.
