At Cairo International Fair, which began yesterday, around 20 businessmen visited the Arab Brazilian Chamber stand, seeking information about the cosmetics, agricultural machinery and tool sectors.
Author: Mark Ament
The products most exported by the northeastern Brazilian state in the first two months of the year were fruit. Melon was the most sold product, at US$ 18 million. In total, Rio Grande do Norte had revenues of US$ 72.4 million with exports between January and February this year.
A study by the Ministry of Tourism and Getúlio Vargas Foundation shows that executives in the sector forecast growth of 16.7% in company revenues this year, as well as the increase in jobs in the trade. The 92 largest companies in the sector were heard, and together they had revenues of 34 billion Brazilian reals (US$ 19.8 billion).
It was the best January in the history of the industrial hub, according to Suframa, the organisation that administers the area. Exports totalled US$ 92.4 million, an increase of 31.7%. Production of motorcycles continues boosting the performance of local industry.
Brazilian photographer Hélio Shiino is looking for Lebanese immigrants and descendants residing in Rio de Janeiro to show the adaptation of their customs and traditions to the Rio style of life. The project is going to show the history of immigration, but will also try to show a current face.
Brazilian photographer Hélio Shiino is looking for Lebanese immigrants and descendants residing in Rio de Janeiro to show the adaptation of their customs and traditions to the Rio style of life. The project is going to show the history of immigration, but will also try to show a current face.
The event, which is multi-sector, is going to count on institutional participation of the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Egypt is one of the main trade partners of Brazil in the Arab world. Last year, the country was the second main importer of Brazilian products, with US$ 1.24 billion.
The plant in southern Brazil is going to develop new models of engines for the domestic and foreign market. The objective of the Italian carmaker is to make the unit in Paraná the largest engine producer in Latin America.
Company HTM, a maker of personal hygiene products from Jordan, sent two executives to Brazil to provide the opening of a local base. They should be in the country up to the middle of next week and are going to meet lawyers, potential distributors and are also going to search for a local office. The next step will be the installation of a factory.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Businessman Adel Ashmawi, a partner at Lotas Comércio Exterior, a company that operates strongly in trade between Brazil and Egypt, passed away last night (10), in São Paulo. Ashmawi became 81 years old on November 27th, 2007. He was born in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, and graduated in chemical
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Businessman Adel Ashmawi, a partner at Lotas Comércio Exterior, a company that operates strongly in trade between Brazil and Egypt, passed away last night (10), in São Paulo. Ashmawi became 81 years old on November 27th, 2007. He was born in Cairo, the Egyptian capital, and graduated in chemical
The Federation of Industries of the State of Minas Gerais, with the support of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, is going to take a delegation of businessmen to the United Arab Emirates and Egypt between the 29th of March and 9th of April. The mission will be multi-sector and the objective is to prospect and sell to that market.
The mining industry in Brazil plans to invest US$ 32 billion by 2011, according to forecasts by the Brazilian Mining Institute. Of this total, US$ 14 billion should be sent to the iron ore sector. The heated domestic and foreign markets are the reasons for greater investment.
Two-times world champion and black belt Alan Corrêa is going to travel to the Arab country next Wednesday, March 12. The athlete is going at the invitation of Guigo Jiu-Jitsu and will be employed by the Bahrain Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy, in Bahrain.
