In the country, 18 professionals have been trained and another 18 are being trained to communicate in sign language. The goal is to be a leading country in serving the hearing and speech impaired.
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.
Foreign sales of the commodity expanded by 115% in volume and 99% in revenues in the first quarter. The movement, however, should not invert the lower shipments forecasted for this year.
Project Lebanon, in the building sector, to take place in Beirut, in June, should include Brazilian participation, in an area of 150 square meters. Enrolment is open at the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
Short movie ‘A Fábrica’, by Aly Muritiba, was invited to compete with international productions at the Gulf Film Festival. It touches on the routine and feelings of an inmate.
The hotel in the city of São Paulo, which belongs to the British IHG group, has 85% of its guests coming from abroad and wants closer ties with Arabs. The idea is to offer services adapted to them.
Festival shows movies about Arab and Islamic culture, starting on March 29, at Associação Cecília. ‘Road to 25 January’, on the revolution in Egypt and social networks, is a highlight.
Stevita, a sweetener brand made from the stevia plant, started being sold to the Arabs last year. The Brazilian company that makes the product has been investing in exports.
On the National Day of the Arab Community, March 25th, ANBA discusses the immigrant batch that arrived in Brazil starting in the 1970s. Read the stories of some of these people.
The Fashion Museum was opened in the Gaúcha Mountain Range in December, showing the history of garments, including Egyptian ones. Some 10,000 tourists, from Brazil and abroad, have already been.
The International Christian-Muslim Meeting will take place in Foz do Iguaçu, next Saturday, following the example of a Lebanese initiative. Over 7,000 people should attend.
Garment sales to the region dropped 16% in the first two months, with revenues of US$ 674,000. Bikinis and dresses were sold most, but exchange rates hinder greater sales, says sector head.
The shoe equipment and input fair, to take place from March 20th to 23rd, in the city of Novo Hamburgo, will have a Neolite stand. The company procures rubber resin and sheets in Egypt.
Brazil’s Federal District has signed an agreement with the Sudanese capital and, since late last year, has been transferring water and sewage technology there. Two technical visits have been made.
The Mercado Persa dance festival should take place from April 13th to 15th. Apart from competitions and presentations by famous dancers – like Saida Helou – the event will include typical products.
