A Brazilian military plane took off from Guarulhos this Wednesday (12) taking 6 tonnes of donations following the explosion in Lebanon. The Arab Chamber collaborated.
Author: Isaura Daniel
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) will supply medication, PPE and food on board a Brazilian government plane next week. The items were purchased using the organization’s own resources as well as cash donations from a fundraiser in tandem with other associations and groups. Donors can still contribute to upcoming shipments.
‘Sem fronteiras para o sucesso’ got released by publishing house Évora late last July. It teaches readers to deal with different cultures in business internationalization and includes content on Arab markets.
Lidercorp, whose destinations include Arab countries, has tailored its services to pandemic times by endorsing hotels, businesses such as car rental and ocean cruise companies, and destinations that have put in place Covid-19 prevention measures.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) had an online meeting with Brazilian associations and organizations that have partnered up with a committee established to help keep Arab countries supplied throughout the pandemic. Upcoming steps were discussed.
Exports from the Brazilian food company’s domestic units accounted for 72% of gross revenue in Q2 2020. Asia’s share in total sales leaped from 25% to 50%, while the Middle East’s slid from 27% to 9%.
The cat is the pet of choice in most Arab countries. Ever-bigger expatriate populations in places like the UAE, however, means that items intended for dogs are also a promising niche.
ABCC president Rubens Hannun made the announcement in an online event on Wednesday (22) that marked the organization’s 68th anniversary. The House of Arabs will initially operate in virtual fashion.
A survey commissioned by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce shows that people of Arab background are a mainstay among leadership in Brazilian corporations and associations.
A survey conducted by Ibope and H2R and presented during an online Arab Brazilian of Commerce event has shown that the grandchildren of original migrants make up the bulk of the Arab community in Brazil. Next in number are second- and fifth-generation Arabs.
Industry organization Abimde partnered up with the Arab Chamber for a webinar on Thursday (16) to discuss Brazil’s participation in an industry show next December in Cairo. The meeting was joined by Brazilian and Egyptian officials, as well as representatives from other industry groups.
The global security consulting firm based in Brazil is looking to ensure safe operations for Brazilian businesses exporting goods to Arab countries. Its services include force majeure situations such as natural disasters and pandemics.
Brazil supplies grains to and imports fertilizer from the Middle East. This ensures smooth logistics when it comes to bulk shipping. Container shipping is a different beast, and problems arose as soon as the pandemic broke out.
Next Wednesday (15) will see the Arab Chamber host an online conference organized by its women’s committee, which will be launched on the occasion. Female executives from Brazil, Egypt and Saudi Arabia will be featured.

