Five films from Brazil will be screened in the Lebanese capital starting August 30. The biopic of Elis Regina, and awarded dramas and romances are included in the festival’s schedule.
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 entrepreneur Dianna Ruas, from Minas Gerais, was invited by group Citadel Properties, from Sharjah, to develop a project of tropical forest-themed spas. Five units will be open in Dubai.
An Apex-Brasil study shows revenue from sales of items such as teas and coffee going from USD 774 million to USD 1 billion. The leading supplier of green coffee to the UAE, Brazil is looking to increase specialty coffee sales.
Twelve seats will be available in Santo André and São Bernardo, near São Paulo, for refugees or asylum-seekers. Candidates will be required to take the Brazilian national exam.
The Brazilian airplane manufacturer saw adjusted net income more than double in quarter two this year, with revenue going up 19%. It delivered 59 units.
Maged ElGebaly, coordinator of the Portuguese Department of Aswan University, will present a course on literature of the Arab immigration in Brazil in August. The class is part of the International Congress of Language.
Founded by a businesswoman of Syrian parents, Arab Tour is specialized in exotic trips to the Middle East. Tunisia, UAE and Oman are among the preferred Arab countries by Brazilian tourists, says the entrepreneur.
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.
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.
