Marathonist and professor Rogério Sthanke created an online personal training service that’s accessed from several countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He will run a marathon in the Sahara next November.
Author: Isaura Daniel
YDreams, a technology and design agency, headed by Daniel Japiassú and Karina Israel The company signed an agreement with Dubai-based Seed Group to offer its services in the region and is eyeing Expo 2020.
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil will ship this month to Abu Dhabi trucks of the model Atego 1725. They will be used by the Ministry of Defense for troops transportation.
A documentary on the Sahrawi war for independence, ‘Um Fio de Esperança’ will be out in short and feature versions. The shorter version will premiere on May 2 in São Paulo.
The State University of Campinas is working to implement the UNHCR’s Sérgio Vieira de Mello Chair. The goal is to encourage knowledge production and debate on the subject, and to help inform public policies.
Brazilian program that promotes the textile and fashion industry abroad has set their target markets for the next two years. The Arab country is one of them.
Mohamed Swayeb, from firm Schuhmacher Medtech, which operates in footwear retail and distribution, placed orders in the São Paulo fair. Swayeb and Mohammed Ghaddar, from Oman, visited the Arab Chamber.
Company Shoe Palace did business with seven Brazilian companies in the footwear trade show taking place in São Paulo. The Arab Chamber has a spot in the fair and is providing support to importers.
Saudi Arabia’s Elixir is looking for footwear suppliers for its new store chain, Kuwait’s Hazar Shoes wants to become a franchisee for a Brazilian brand and Oxygen, also from Kuwait, plans to keep on buying.
A group of 50 students from technical and services professions will take part in the WorldSkills Competition from October 14 to 16 in the UAE. In the last edition, Brazil earned the top spot in number of medals.
A Brazilian-born, Beirut-based journalist’s blog will be featured at an event beginning Wednesday in Foz do Iguaçu. One of the aims of the Arab-themed stand is to advertise Lebanon as a tourist destination.
Estúdio Lampejo of Minas Gerais, Brazil is working on an artist residency project with Waraq, a platform to connect Arab artists. Lampejo’s partners are seeking out support.
At least 14 buyers from Arab countries confirmed that they’ll be in the footwear industry show opening early July in São Paulo. The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is a partner.
Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Tomorrow will host a seminar on asylum and an exhibit on climate change-driven displacements. Many other events will happen starting this weekend, with the UNHCR as a partner.

