In the presence of the organization’s president, Osmar Chohfi, and Senior Executive Board president, Marcelo Sallum, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro placed the insignia of the Order of Rio Branco on the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce banner in recognition of the work carried out in humanitarian efforts for Lebanon.
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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 biggest forum on halal in Brazil ended this Wednesday (8) with participation on-site and over the internet. The event was organized by the Arab Brazilian Chamber and FAMBRAS Halal.
Zubair Mughal, CEO of AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics, said at the Global Halal Brazil forum that some institutions in the region require Sharia-compliant sources of funding.
The use of blockchain to trace products is expected to grow in the halal supply chain and allow Muslims to consume more reliably. The topic was discussed in the Global Halal Brazil forum.
According to an announcement made in the Global Halal Brazil forum, electronic platform Ellos will be used for all imports in Egypt. The system allows for digitally issuing and checking trading documents.
The government agency works in fostering exports and intends to train micro and small businesses as halal product suppliers. Augusto Pestana discussed the topic in the Global Halal Brazil forum.
In the opening ceremony of the Global Halal Brazil forum, Arab Brazilian Chamber president Osmar Chohfi presented good prospects for the halal market. Agriculture minister Tereza Cristina participated remotely and underscored the magnitude of Brazil as a supplier of certified products.
Morocco has closed its borders to all countries as of November 29 to halt the spread of the new COVID variant. Other Arab countries have suspended flights coming from some African nations.
Apex-Brasil hosts gastronomic performances at Expo 2020 to showcase the diversity of foods produced in Brazil and help boost exports.
The Global Halal Brazil business forum will take place next week, and its speakers will include authorities, experts, and executives of Brazilian companies with experience in halal. Registration to watch the event online is open.
Brazil has donated USD 75,000 to the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugee camps. The sum will be destined for fighting the coronavirus.
On Monday (29) the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is celebrated. Solidarity rallies will take place in several cities of Brazil. Foz do Iguaçu will see the launch of a documentary.
Saudi minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud was received by Brazilian chancellor Carlos França this Thursday (25) in Brasília. They discussed a possible trip by Jair Bolsonaro to Saudi Arabia in the first half of next year and committed to maintaining a dialogue when Brazil takes a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
The prince and Saudi minister of Foreign Affairs, Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, is in Brasília, where he will meet with the Brazilian foreign minister and participate in a lunch to celebrate his visit.
