Brazilian companies attended the furniture industry fair Index in the emirate last week and came back with the expectation to sell US$ 5.7 million in the next 12 months. Exports that reached US$ 698,000 were dealt during the event.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Brazil’s auto parts manufacturer set up a distribution center in Dubai a year ago and succeeded in reaching small-scale distributors in the region. It will be featured in Automechanika in Dubai next June.
In a social project of a municipality in Pernambuco state, seven craftsmen manufacture wooden toy cars and games that are sold via internet. Pieces were already exported to Europe.
The International Tradeshow for Leather and Footwear starts this Monday at Serra Gaúcha (Rio Grande do Sul Highlands) and expects buyers from 26 places, among them Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Sudan and Libya.
The Lebanese-born Nersin Chibli opened Café Chibli in the capital of Brazil’s Mato Grosso state. Lebanon-style non-percolated coffee and typical pastries and snacks are a hit with the locals.
In a lecture at the Arab Chamber on Wednesday, Silvia Ferabolli said integration among nations is the best solution for the region – better than options like partnering with Europe or Israeli supremacy.
The event will run from May 22nd to 24th featuring three productions shot in Arab countries or set in the Middle East. The Saudi film ‘Wadjda’s Dream’ tells the story of a girl who dreamt of riding a bicycle.
Ligia Amadio is conducting the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra for a concert next Friday in Lebanon’s capital. The repertoire will include a piece by Brazil’s Villa-Lobos.
A group with 20 local businessmen went on a business mission to China and UAE. In Dubai, they were introduced to the government’s plan that seeks the highest quality on public services and companies.
The holder of PhD on the matter, Sílvia Ferabolli will discuss ties and cooperation among Arab countries next Tuesday (13th) at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce headquarters, in São Paulo.
Visitors at the Brazilian stand in the International Agriculture Show in Morocco said there is a demand for agricultural technology. The Arab Brazilian Chamber is attending.
‘Nabil and his friends’ was created by Arresala, the publisher of the Islamic Center in Brazil, and is distributed to schools and mosques. Through the story of the kid Nabil, the comic book promotes Muslim values.
Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Center will show pictures about the country from its discovery until the Republic proclamation. The exhibit features 21 posters to spread knowledge to the Lebanese and the Brazilian diaspora.
‘Travelling with Art’ project will take tourists on a travel experience in the Arab country in October. They will be accompanied by Mylene Rizzo and learn about the local history, art and culture.

