Xmune and Olinda Isper came to São Paulo from Lebanon in 1970. In the city, they realized their mother’s dream of having a restaurant and became famous for their kibbehs and tasty Arab dishes.
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.
Der Metropol, a menswear brand from São Paulo, created its spring-summer collection, using Ancient Egyptian elements. The clothing features cats in the prints and golden buttons.
Foreign trade revenues should reach US$ 12.4 billion, according to the sector association. In volume, sales should total 620,000 units. Forecasts are 90,000 units greater than the previous estimate.
The demand in China should sustain the growth of sales of Brazilian soy grain. The Arab market is also growing. Exports should total 29.8 million tonnes this year.
Ceramic tile manufacturer Antigua is going to attend the construction fair in Dubai, in November, hoping to find less European competition. Registration for the trade show is open.
A delegation from Tunisia will be in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro next week. Its activities will include a Brazil-Tunisia Business Council meeting and roundtables at the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
The Agricultural Research Corporation has a cooperation contract with the Spanish Special New Fruit Licencing Mediterraneo, which is testing, in Egypt and Morocco, seedless grapes developed in Brazil.
The Brazilian machinery industry increased its exports by 6.5% in the first half this year. The 50 leading buyer countries include five Arab ones, four of which have increased their imports.
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Brazil has sold transformers to Egypt and Morocco and is taking part in new tenders in the region. The equipment is used at factories, power plants and substations.
Brapenta exports machinery for weight control and metal detection in food to sugar and pasta manufacturers in the Arab world. The company wants to expand its business in the region.
Kuwait has a US$ 30 billion development plan for the next five years and wants Brazilians to participate. The Arab Brazilian Chamber received a mission from the country at a dinner on Tuesday.
Premium jeans by the brand, owned by Renato Kherlakian, who founded Zoomp, were shipped to the Emirates approximately 30 days ago. Store chain Bugatti is going to sell them in the region.
People last named Duailibi have a centre at which to research their family origins. The project, by advertising executive Roberto Duailibi, has headquarters, a website, and countless stories.
Curitiba-based consultancy firms Maccon and Alicerce Business Solution signed a protocol of intent with a Saudi company. A product that degrades sewage waste is among the interests.
