Revenues from sales to Arab countries declined last month in Brazil. Sales volumes went down for major export products such as ores and sugar. Year-to-date, volumes were up 19%.
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 Arab Chamber engaged in matchmaking with small and medium companies this Tuesday at the São Paulo State Industry Federation. They want to sell everything from purses to tire sealants.
Industry federation will welcome business people interested in the global market and chambers of commerce to a meeting this Tuesday in the city of São Paulo. The Arab Chamber is attending the event.
Amer Masarani, of the Oasis Solidário association, will discuss the situation of refugees in Brazil next Wednesday (28th), during the International Relations Week at Faculdades Integradas Rio Branco.
The Brazilian mining company spent USD 12.7 per ton of iron ore in Q3 of this year. It reported that it is the lowest cost in the world. The Middle East’s share in overall business declined.
A project is investing in Pirarucu fish farming in captivity in North Brazil and improving quality in a bid to increase domestic and foreign sales. The Pirarucu is a prime fish.
The Brazilian meat packer has taken over operations of Colombia’s Red Cárnica in August. Sales to Jordan have begun and there are plans of breaking into Egypt and Lebanon.
Foreigners with refugee or humanitarian visas may apply for slots in graduate courses at the Federal University of Paraná. They are required to have started equal or similar courses in their home countries.
FGM, of Santa Catarina, Brazil, saw a threefold increase in exports to Arab countries from 2010 to 2014. The top-selling items are whiteners and resins, with Saudi Arabia as the fourth leading importing country overall.
The famous Moroccan choreographer Bouchra Ouizguen will bring singers and dancers from her country for the 8th Contemporary Dance Festival in late October. They combine contemporary and traditional dance.
Together, the federal export and investment promotion agency Apex-Brasil and its state-level counterpart Investe São Paulo will prepare local businesses to sell and advertise their products abroad.
Songwritter and professor Fernando Lewis de Mattos will talk about five string instruments and ancient musical systems in Sumerian, Greece and the Arab world. The course is set for Monday (5th) and admission is free.
Bianca da Silva began to teach classes in the Portuguese graduate course at Aswan University this week, as part of her post-doctorate research and of a partnership between the Egyptian and Brazilian education institutions.
Brazilian companies attended a global honey industry expo and struck deals with importers from 31 countries, including four Arab nations. Two companies won prizes for their products.
