The Brazilian industry in the sector had revenues of US$ 15.5 million with exports to the Arab world in the first half of this year. Shipments totalled 1.5 million pairs.
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.
The views of the late Palestinian scholar Edward Said are one of the themes of the meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Progress of Science, to be held until Friday in Campinas.
The keffiye, a traditional Palestinian kerchief, has become fashionable in Brazil and worldwide. Customized, it featured in European collections last winter, and now is in Brazilian shop windows.
Exports of the product to the region totalled US$ 8.7 million in the first half of the year. Among the fruit sold are chestnuts, apples and limes.
Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia have been defined as focuses for the export program of cooling, air conditioning, ventilation and heating industries of Brazil.
Sudanese public and private sector representatives visited units of Embrapa in late June. They became interested in receiving training in agriculture-livestock integration systems.
The trade show will be held from August 15th to 22nd, in Syria, and will have a stand organised by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, which is accepting submissions from Brazilian companies.
Exports of the commodity, which stood at 19.9 tonnes from January to May 2007, increased to 1,100 tonnes this year. The state of Rio Grande do Sul (S) answered to over half the sales.
Fenearte, an art fair held in Olinda from July 4th to 13th, will feature exhibitors from the United Arab Emirates. The event should generate US$ 12.5 million, according to the organisers.
Brazil posted revenues of US$ 166 million from sales of iron ore to the Arab market in May. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were the leading buyers.
Owned by group Paquetá, the brand has two outlets in Egypt and should have another before the year ends. In the Middle East, 30 stores will be established in five years.
São Paulo-based Novo Mel is negotiating with importers from Dubai to sell its products. The company offers honey ranging from sachets to one-kilogram packages.
The Gramado Tourism Festival, to be held in November, will feature exhibitors from Brazil and 30 other countries. Qatar Airways and Emirates Airline will attend, but organisers want more.
Chicken, footwear, engines and clothing made in Brazil all have a fixed address in the Arab world. The national industry already owns offices and factories in the region. Even banks are out there.
