Arab countries offer opportunities for automobiles made in Brazil, according to the chairman of the Anfavea, Cledorvino Belini. In 2009, the country’s automakers shipped 3,800 vehicles to the region.
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 by Brazilian automakers totalled US$ 5.73 billion in the first half, representing an increase over 2009. The industry, however, has not attained 2008 levels yet.
The Brazilian company, a global leader in tag manufacturing, will start exporting to the Emirates from its unit in Portugal. In the Arab world, Haco already sells to Morocco and Tunisia.
On meeting the Syrian colony in São Paulo, Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad pointed out the importance of the community in relations between Brazil and Syria. He was applauded by the audience.
The Brazilian factory has closed the sale of equipment for bars and restaurants in the United Arab Emirates. The order, to arrive in two months, was placed by exporter Poli General.
Exports of goods through the Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo, to the Arab world have grown by 468% in the first five months of the year, mostly due to gold exports.
Lebanese and Brazilians living in Lebanon partied once again to root for Brazil in the FIFA World Cup match against Portugal this Friday. The party left those who saw it for the first time touched.
The Brazilian embassy in Beirut has aired a new site on the internet last week. It brings information on Brazil, embassy data, images and news on the relations between the two countries.
The company started making aluminium bathroom accessories, which made the product cheaper and increased its chances in the Arab world. The company attended a seminar for the industry at the Chamber.
The shoe manufacturing hub of São João Batista, in the state of Santa Catarina, wants to export to the Arabs. The municipality is home to 150 plants, mostly small, and sells 8% of its output abroad.
The women’s shoes manufacturer based in the state of Rio Grande do Sul has four clients in the Emirates and in Kuwait, and began selling to two other stores in the region. The market outlook is good.
The company has designed an irrigation system spanning 25,000 hectares in the Arab country, and is now working on two more. There are negotiations underway with Algeria and Oman as well.
Brazilian expats may apply for participation in the Council of Representatives of Brazilians Living Abroad. They will act as interlocutors abroad between communities and the Brazilian Foreign Office.
Migratory ties with Brazil make Lebanon a fan of the Brazilian soccer team. Green and yellow flags abound in the country at the time of the Cup, and even the ambassador is honked at.
