Helicopter rides are increasingly common among tourists visiting the city. Flights range from tours of the city’s main spots to romantic trips.
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.
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.
Three productions from Brazil are featured in the 3rd Ibero-American Film Festival until November 9th in Beirut. A documentary on architect Oscar Niemeyer will be showing on Wednesday.
The Egyptian queen inspired designer Samuel Cirnansck to create dresses for the winter of next year. The collection was launched last week in São Paulo.
Foreign sales grew by 5.6% in September, helping the industry reduce its trade deficit. Imports also slowed down as a result of weak domestic demand in Brazil.
A tour offered by company Carona Cultural will take tourists to Arab sites in the city of São Paulo on November 13th. The Orthodox Cathedral and store Maxifour are included.
An IDB-funded project fosters the industry’s development in the metropolitan region of Minas Gerais state capital Belo Horizonte. One of the goals is exports.
Known for its sustainability, the Minas Gerais state capital will devise a plan alongside six other Latin American cities. They will exchange experiences with funding from the European Union.
Children’s magazine of Brazil’s Landless Movement (MST) tells the story of two Palestinian kids and their reality. The organization is promoting a solidarity campaign targeting the region.
Next Sunday in Beirut, Brazilian historian Roberto Khatlab will launch a publication about Lebanese presence in four continents, including the stories of singer Shakira and businessman Carlos Slim.
Export promotion agency Apex is organizing a business trip to the two countries in February 2013. Matchmaking rounds will be held in Jeddah and Dubai. Registration is open until November 23.
On December 11th in São Paulo, export promotion agency Apex will hold a forum which will bring together fund managers and companies interested in receiving investment to leverage international sales.
