The Syrian minister of Expatriates, Joseph Sweed, visited the Pro-Infancy Syrian Home in São Paulo last Friday (8th). He was impressed by the assistance provided to children with social problems.
Author: Isaura Daniel
The figure was presented by export promotion agency Apex and shows that the segment answers to 10.5% of foreign sales. Apex has a program for encouraging small company exports via trading enterprises.
James Aguer is among the nominees for the World of Children Awards for his work for children’s rights. Students in Brazil are casting votes, alongside children from another 50,000 schools worldwide.
A restaurant named Dubai should be opened in the capital of Paraná in two weeks. It will serve contemporary Arab food and should be in the style of the emirate, with colourful lighting.
Institutions in Morocco are discussing conservation technology transfer with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation. The theme was discussed in an agriculture salon in Meknès.
Artist Tânia Paupitz, from the city of Florianópolis, has sold paintings to around eight different countries, among them Saudi Arabia. Images of cities in Brazil and abroad prevail in her work.
The populations of five Arab nations rank among the most optimistic about a recovering of their country’s economy and of their personal income, according to a survey conducted in 25 countries.
The main character of Brazilian legend "A Salamanca do Jarau" is a princess of the Arab-Berber people. Written by João Simões Lopes Neto nearly 100 years ago, it is the theme of a theatre play.
The classification, which takes into account quality, was developed by certifier Rainforest Alliance, from the United States. The coffee made by Ipanema Coffees was considered seventh best worldwide.
The participation of Brazilian companies that make components for shoes at the Lineapelle, a fair in Italy, generated contacts and business with importers from Egypt and Tunisia.
Recanto das Águas Spa suggests package Tenderness Day Spa as a Mother’s Day present. The program includes an Egyptian bath, with milk, as appreciated by Cleopatra, and Egyptian massage.
The next supermarket fair in Brazil, to take place in May, will have Arab exhibitors and importers. The participation is organized by the Chamber and Apex, which will have stands at the exhibition.
The Brazilian fast food chain of Arab food may open franchises in the region. Global Franchise Consulting, a company that works for the brand, is negotiating the opening of units in Arab countries.
The attractions of the 1st International Reading Festival, in Campinas, include Arab storytellers. The initiative is by the Jerusalem Institute of Brazil, which has a stand at the event.

