Islam A. Taha took office this month with a focus on working for Brazil-Egypt bilateral trade in agriculture, processed foods, and chemicals. He was welcomed at the Arab Chamber this Monday (28).
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.
Members of the youth arm of the Brazilian business group LIDE visited the Arab Chamber to learn more about the Arab countries and their economic potential. They are planning to partner up with counterparts in the region.
Brazilian suppliers of animal protein and fertilizer additives, among other products, have joined the Moroccan International Agricultural Exhibition, at a stand organized by the Brazilian ministries of Agriculture and Livestock, and Foreign Affairs.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber participated in two debates at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) through executive Rafael Solimeo. Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Khaled Hanafy also spoke.
A delegation from the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce and Industry carried out a series of appointments in the state of São Paulo earlier this week. In a meeting at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber headquarters on Thursday, leaders discussed mutual support for the export of Saudi dates to Brazil and the sale of Brazilian products to Saudi Arabia.
The food and beverage trade fair featured exhibitors from at least six Arab countries, some of them in pavilions organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber. Beni Piatetzky, general director of Koelnmesse Brazil, believes there is room to increase the region’s participation.
In a lecture given on Wednesday (9) at the Anuga Select Brazil fair in São Paulo, International Halal Academy professor Alessandra Frisso presented the profile of Islam followers in terms of consumption and highlighted how they are strongly integrated into the digital world.
Palestinian companies are showcasing dates and date-based products at the Anuga Select Brazil fair, which started on Tuesday (8) in São Paulo. They are also offering olive oils and pistachio-filled chocolate in bid to begin selling them to Brazil.
The exhibition kicked off on Tuesday (8), showcasing the strength of Brazil’s food industry and the country’s growth plan as a supplier of processed goods, not just commodities. Arabs from countries like Palestine and Saudi Arabia are exhibiting in sectors where Brazil is not self-sufficient: dates and olive oils.
International Relations and Business Administration undergraduates from Mauá Institute of Technology attended presentations about Arab countries during a visit to the headquarters of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Friday (4) in São Paulo.
The Palestine Fair takes place on Saturday (5), from 10 AM to 5 PM, in São Paulo city. The event features regional sweets and savory dishes, traditional music, typical embroidery, and dances, among other activities. Visitors will also have the chance to join workshops.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber participated in the Nations Fair to introduce students from São Paulo’s higher education institution ESPM to its activities and Brazil’s relationship with the Arab world.
Five new members have joined the statutory board of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce this year to be part of the administration of lawyer William Adib Dib Jr., who took over as president of the institution in January.
The Brazilian designer, who has an established brand in the Middle East, developed a collection for the sacred period of Islam. The connection between Ramadan and the night is one of the themes, as Muslims fast during the day and gather to break their fast at dusk.
