Discussions at a seminar organized by CNI in Brasília on Wednesday (15) indicate that the business sector expects a greater role in the climate agenda starting with COP30. The conference is expected to focus on the implementation of actions.
Author: Isaura Daniel
The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has structured the participation of the international private sector in the climate conference, in a format that is expected to continue at future COPs. The Pre-COP Seminar held on Wednesday (15) in Brasília was part of the strategy.
The UAE’s Sharjah Art Foundation is hosting the exhibition “Leda Catunda: I like to like what others are liking” until February, featuring paintings and objects from the Brazilian artist’s more than forty-year career. In an interview with ANBA, Catunda shared her experience of exhibiting in an Arab country for the first time.
The country is already the second-largest exporter of the grain, supplying markets such as China and the Arab world. The production surge occurred with the start of commercial-scale cultivation in Mato Grosso state.
Mohamad Orra Mourad and Fernanda Baltazar visited Firjan, Vale, and diplomats from Egypt and Lebanon in Rio de Janeiro to discuss potential initiatives with Arab countries.
The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik is hosting an exhibition featuring records of Lebanese immigration to Latin American countries and a conference on diplomatic relations. Debates and the exhibition’s opening will take place on Thursday (25).
Carlos Fávaro met on Thursday (18) with ambassadors from Arab countries and leaders of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, among other entities, to discuss initiatives aimed at closer ties between the Arab and Brazilian markets.
Brazilian company Alimentos Halal Brasil has already distributed more than 50 copies of a guide that instructs restaurants, hotels, and buffets on procedures for serving food to Muslims.
Sudan’s Minister of Investment, Ahlam Madani Mahdi Sabri, is in Brazil inviting local entrepreneurs to invest and expand trade with her country. She spoke at a forum in São Paulo this Wednesday (17).
New fragrance launches from established brands, new players in import and distribution, and more companies entering the segment. The presence of Arab perfumes at the Beauty Fair showed that this market is still booming in Brazil.
Juno Importadora presented four fragrances from the Arab brand on Thursday (4) at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber headquarters in São Paulo, adding them to its portfolio in Brazil. Executives from the Dubai-based company were in attendance.
Starting on Monday (1st), the news of the Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA) will feed the Arab-Brazilian Chamber’s platform created to digitalize trade between Brazil and Arab countries.
Students from the Federal University of ABC visited the headquarters of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (21) and attended a lecture on Brazil’s trade with the Arab world.
The Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum 2025 will take place from October 27 to 29 at Expo City Dubai. Around 5,000 participants from the business and municipal management sectors are expected.

