Diplomat Osmar Chohfi concluded his second term as president of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (28) and now joins its Advisory and Deliberative Board. The expansion of the halal market was a highlight of his tenure.
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 city presented last week the “Muslim-Friendly Foz do Iguaçu – Halal Tourism Guide,” with information about restaurants and hotels fit to welcome Muslim tourists to the city. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber and CDIAL Halal are partners in Foz’s efforts to become a halal destination.
The Freakin’ Awesome dates by Al Foah are now being sold in 220 stores of the chain for two weeks. The introduction of the brand is a strategy to bring dates grown in the United Arab Emirates to all types of consumers in Brazil, including those with lower incomes.
In partnership with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, the Brazilian Embassy in the UAE held an event to celebrate Brazil’s Independence and the 50th anniversary of relations with the Arab nation. Diplomat Sidney Leon Romeiro said the relationship between the two countries is a success story.
Event organized by the Brazilian Association of Defense and Security Materials Industries began on Tuesday (3) in Brasília. The fair includes a booth from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, Arab-funded exhibitors, and delegations from the region.
Egypt’s ambassador to Brazil, Mai Taha Khalil, is having business-related meetings in São Paulo this week. Welcomed by leaders of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, she said Brazil-Egypt relations are progressing well in the political sphere but need to advance in trade and investments.
After challenges in recent olive harvests in major producing countries, expectations for a better harvest this season are opening up prospects for a larger global availability of olive oil. Tunisia is one of the countries expected to increase its production volumes. The country’s embassy in Brazil is taking steps to boost exports to the Latin American giant.
Students from the Administration course at Uemasul visited the headquarters of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo on Friday (22), where they attended lectures and had the opportunity to ask questions about the Arab countries and their relations with Brazil.
A delegation from Ladayn Polymer Park is currently in São Paulo to present benefits to businesses in Brazil and invite them to manufacture plastic products out of Oman using local raw materials. The delegates were welcomed at the Arab Chamber this Monday (18).
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is set to open on Monday (11) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Brazilian industry association CNI will host activities at its stand in the event’s Green Zone. The Arab Chamber is supporting the CNI and will also participate.
The director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce office, Rafael Solimeo, attended the date festival in Unaizah, Saudi Arabia, and during an agenda arranged by the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce, was able to learn about the local economic life and identify opportunities for Brazilian companies.
Discussions at the Brazil Investment Forum highlighted a favorable economic scenario for attracting foreign investments in Brazil. According to an executive from the IDB, Brazil is a key player in addressing major global challenges.
The Arab country held a forum in São Paulo on Friday (25) and participated in the first business council meeting with Brazil, focusing on advancing economic partnerships.
Musaab Al Mulla, vice president of energy and economic insights at Saudi Aramco, outlined at the B20 Summit in São Paulo how the company intends to achieve its planned reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Increased efficiency in energy generation and emissions offsetting are part of the strategy.
