Ten athletes will take part in the Rio Olympic Games as team IOC. Originally from Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Ethiopia, they now live in Brazil, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Kenya.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Investe SP, an agency from the state’s government, is negotiating with the UAE to open a distribution center for products from São Paulo in the region.
ClassApp is a platform for families and schools to communicate. Designed by Brazilian engineers and used by 100-plus schools, it is available in other countries and might be used in the Middle East.
Movie portrays director Zeina Daccache’s work leading to the staging of a play at the Roumieh prison. The film fest will include documentaries on theater and performance.
An event was held this Monday in São Paulo to promote the renewable energy and sustainability award from the UAE. Corporations, organizations, personalities and high schools can apply.
The International Leather and Footwear Fair will take place next week in Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, and buyers from 45 countries are expected. Eight Arab countries will be represented.
Faculdades Integradas Rio Branco is offering a non-degree course in International Business Administration with an emphasis in Arab countries starting in August. Arab Brazilian Chamber members will get a discount.
The bikini and swimsuit brand from Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has sold to the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. It sells 90% of its output abroad.
The city of São Paulo has a new double-decker bus line that passes tourist spots. The ride is an attraction for Brazilians and non-Brazilians alike.
A group with 25 Brazilian companies of the hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics sector will attend Beautyworld Middle East this month in the UAE. The sector’s exports to Arab are increasing.
Importers from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will sit in for a matchmaking event with pharmaceuticals suppliers at the FCE Pharma expo next Tuesday and Wednesday in São Paulo.
Companies from the UAE, Egypt, Tunisia and Jordan attended the Apas fair in the city of São Paulo. The majority of them believe they will start sales in the country after the contacts that were made.
NGO Wheels of Peace collected and donated 34 bikes to foreigners last month and intends to do it again. The vehicles allow increased mobility to the immigrants.
The slumping Brazilian economy notwithstanding, Arab industries are willing to sell and believe in the country’s potential. Companies from Tunisia, Jordan, the UAE and Egypt are exhibiting at the Apas Fair.

