Curitiba has a cultural and gastronomic centre dedicated to an Egyptian: Alberto Massuda, a deceased artist who lived in the state from 1957 on, was one of the local forerunners of surrealism.
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.
Specialists in Arabic studies from Brazil and Portugal have kicked off a process to create an association. The effort was discussed and gained new members in a meeting in Rio this week.
Brazilian brands should participate in Who’s Next & Premiere Classe, a French fair to take place in the Emirates, in October. Among the Brazilian stylists will be Márcia Ganem and Patricia Bonaldi.
A month ago, the research company started using gaseous chromatography to measure the fat in goat and sheep products, such as milk. The technology is successfully used in Syria.
Gesoni Pawlick, from Santa Catarina, took inspiration from the emirate for his latest collection. The dresses range from sandy, desert-like tones to the sumptuous shapes of Dubai buildings.
The sales totalled US$ 42.6 million from January to July this year. On the other lane, general exports of paper from Brazil dropped 18.4% in the first half, according to Bracelpa figures.
The president of the Makaseb Islamic investment bank, Ahmed El Helw, from the Emirates, visited Brazil and showed interest in opening a slaughterhouse to export beef to his country.
They are from Tunisia, Morocco, the Emirates, Egypt, Algeria and Saudi Arabia and are going to play the final of the Danone Cup of Nations, promoted by the yoghurt brand, in October, in São Paulo.
Environmental preservation has entered the list of priorities for the chemical industry when releasing products. At Rhodia, 32% of global revenues are turned to sustainable products.
Embrapa is going to work to repair damaged regions for use in agribusiness. According to the president of the research corporation, Pedro Arraes, this may double the Brazilian herd.
The first Symposium of Portuguese and Brazilian Arabists should take place on August 31st at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Specialists in Arab studies should analyse the activities.
Restaurant Oliva, where olive oil is the main ingredient, will promote a stew festival until the end of this month. Moroccan and Algerian recipes are served to the customers.
Diplomat Roberto Abdalla will take charge of the Brazilian embassy in Kuwait in October. One of his objectives will be to attract Kuwaiti investment into Brazil. His grandparents were Lebanese.
Ravioli Casa, which sells decoration objects and antiques in São Paulo, is promoting the Casa Clássica exhibition, which includes Egyptian furniture, bought from carpenters in the Arab country.
