Meeting discussed the expansion of relations between the two countries and the participation of women in business in the Arab world.
Author: Marcos Carrieri
Marcos Carrieri
A journalist with stints in daily newspapers and press offices, he holds a master’s degree from the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in business communications from the Methodist University of São Paulo.
On this National Day of the Arab Community, descendants of merchants who arrived in Brazil reflect on their family history and adapt to new business models in São Paulo’s famous commercial district.
Executives from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce met with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed advancements in the partnership between the two institutions, and explored ways to increase trade between the two countries.
During a visit to the Arab country, the Secretary-General of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Mohamad Mourad, met with local businesspeople and government representatives with support from the Brazilian embassy in Bahrain.
In January, Brazil’s exports to the Arab country rose by 400%, but overall international shipments were lower than in the same period last year.
Executives from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, companies from Brazil, and the Brazilian Embassy in Kuwait met with authorities and potential clients.
Representatives from the state of Perak met with businesspeople at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce to present opportunities that the local industrial park offers to companies wishing to process and export.
Companies will participate in the meat and commodities sectors. Gulfood is the leading food and beverage trade fair in the Middle East.
The company was acquired by MetaApply from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. An executive says the merger will allow it to offer more and better services to students who are doing exchange programs.
At the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, BTG Pactual’s chief economist, Mansueto Almeida, analyzed the global scenario and highlights concerns about Brazil’s fiscal sector. Angela Martins, CEO for Latin America at First Abu Dhabi Bank, shared Arab investors’ perspective on the country.
Ana Elisa Murta reimagines the use of iron ore in the Mineral Garden exhibition, on view until February 16 at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation in Abu Dhabi.
A project that promotes products made in Brazil according to Islamic standards will hold events across São Paulo state to showcase the potential of the Muslim market in the food and beverage sector.
In 2024, Brazil exported USD 23.68 billion and imported USD 10.18 billion from the Arab countries. The trade flow reached USD 33.87 billion, with a trade balance surplus of USD 13.49 billion.
Representatives of the institution met with the Secretary-General of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Mohamad Mourad, to discuss partnerships.
