The phosphate manufacturer has had operations in Brazil since 2010, and new storage facilities are expected next year, local CEO Olavio Takenaka said.
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 Brazil Africa Forum in São Paulo featured discussions regarding the continent’s development and existing cooperation possibilities. The Arab Brazilian Chamber’s secretary-general was one of the panelists.
Arab Chamber held a cycle of lectures addressing consumer habits in the region. According to experts, consumption has become more virtual and renewed itself acrros the Arab countries.
A memorandum of understanding signed this Tuesday should boost cooperation between both institutions. Its goals include bringing companies based in São Paulo closer to the Arab market, thus diversifying Brazilian exports.
Egyptian artist and businessman Essam Elbattal established in Canela, Serra Gaúcha, a museum with a pharaonic setting of Ancient Egypt. Venue features an internal pyramid with sarcophagus and hieroglyphs. Visitors may dress up in tunics, wigs and turbans.
Next Tuesday (12) will see the Arab Brazilian Chamber host a cycle of talks with specialists and executives on consumer habits in the Middle East and North Africa. The Chamber will also enter into a MoU with São Paulo city agency SP Negócios.
Mato Grosso climbed from the Brazil’s sixth to third’s largest suppliers to the Arab countries. Corn, soy and beef exports were up.
Group with seven Brazilian literature professionals participated in the program prior to the emirate book fair. They were in debates about the sector and B2Bs. Contemporary and children’s literature stirred some interest.
Brazilian-Lebanese businessman Issam Hassan started Massi Trading in Dubai seven years ago to serve as a branch of Brazilian companies in the Arab countries. He trades mainly poultry but is studying new fields and ways to act.
The Brazilian tech and engineering multinational might join transportation projects in the Arab countries. One of its strategies is to go international by following major global corporations in its client roster.
Arab Chamber executives met with companies that are going international during an event hosted by São Paulo city hall agency SP Negócios and mapped out their willingness to sell to Arab countries.
Municipal agency SP Negócios is hosting an international day for businesses looking to export. There’ll be meetings with delegates from chambers of commerce – including the Arab Brazilian one – and consulates, and success case presentations.
After getting a foothold in the Brazil-Japan corporate travel market, Líder Corporate sets its sights on the Arab countries. The company offers a comprehensive range of services for Arab businesspeople traveling to Brazil and vice versa.
The 14th Arab World Film Festival had movie screenings at CineSesc in August and will resume its program next Wednesday (16) at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in São Paulo. Tunisian director Lotfi Achour will be in the city for an event with the public.
