Sales of fertilizers from Arab countries to Brazil rose US$ 94.7 million in the quarter. The expansion came mainly from Morocco. Tunisia, a traditional supplier, did not export.
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.
Boosted by the building sector, imports of iron and steel in the Arab world totalled US$ 55.4 million between January and March. The advance was 275% over 2010.
The Priority group, which owns shoe brands West Coast, for men, and Cravo & Canela, for women, already exports to 11 Arab countries and intends to grow in the region up by the end of 2011.
Thirteen years ago, a Swiss citizen and a Brazilian decided to import dromedaries. Today, they have a farm with 20 animals and offer tours on their backs on the beaches of Rio Grande do Norte.
Egypt imported US$ 106 million and Algeria, US$ 46 million in soy oil from Brazil in the first quarter. The purchases have helped increase agribusiness sales to the region.
The life of the most famous queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, is the theme of a history book by Brazilian journalist Arlete Salvador.
This week, bookstores should receive an Arabic-Portuguese dictionary authored by the founder of the Arab Studies Sector at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Alphonse Nagib Sabbagh.
Foreign sales of assembled light vehicles, buses and lorries fell 2% in Q1 2011 as against Q1 2010. To the Vehicle Manufacturers Association, low competitiveness and exchange rates hindered sales.
Company GIG, from Minas Gerais, produces high-end female clothes in knit and has in four Arab countries its main markets abroad. In Brazil, the brand dresses celebrities.
Faisal Hassan Ibrahim, the minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, signed a protocol of intentions with the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil for cooperation in agriculture.
Four Arab countries are in the list of garment importers of the ‘Natal Pensando Moda’ project, through which companies from Rio Grande do Norte develop projects with regional inspiration.
The meat packing company will use the structure of Keystone, acquired last year, to distribute its products worldwide. The company purchased owns units in five different Arab countries.
Foreign sales of capital goods from Brazil reached US$ 1.6 billion in the first two months of the year. Revenues from exports to the Arab countries reached US$ 33.9 million, an increase of 28%.
Adriana Ribeiro used to sell soap on the bus, on her way to work. She turned into an entrepreneur, exporter and owner of the 5º Elemento cosmetics and perfume brand.
