Tourism representatives from the Emirate will attend WTM Latin America, a fair of the sector set to take place in São Paulo next week. Abu Dhabi received 10,000 Brazilians last year.
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The institution, which is part of the sustainable city project of Abu Dhabi, offers Master’s degree and post-graduate courses for majors in Sciences, Engineering and IT. Registrations are open and those accepted have their costs covered.
‘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.
The state welcomed 1.1 million visitors last year, 30% of whom were foreigners. Arabs do not come in large numbers, but there are plans to attract them.
Artists from Egypt, Lebanon and Algeria have their works in exhibition at SP-Arte fair, which is open until Sunday in São Paulo. Works can be purchased.
The Pontifical Catholic University is holding an open meeting in partnership with the University of Chile from April 27th to 30th. Specialists will discuss key concepts and names pertaining to the theme.
A Brazilian woman started writing a blog about the city and then established an agency in the state of Paraná, which takes tourists to the UAE and specializes in helping them get visas.
Presentations are scheduled to April 7th to 9th in São Paulo, Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro. The goal is to promote the city as a place for business meetings.
A study from the Brazilian Forum of Hotel Operators (FOHB), released by the Ministry of Tourism, estimates that the country will have 630 new hotels in the next six years.
An online blog launched by Lebanon’s Institute for Palestine Studies features exposés on issues such as human rights, the fallout from conflict and other topics. Art and culture are also in the spotlight.
Journalist Wilma Ary has organized a book of manuscripts by Britain’s Miriam Pease Bo Sauder, who lived in the Arab country during World War I. The book was launched at a Lebanese fair this month.
Five recent productions from the country will be screened on the 30th and 31st at the Alliance Française auditorium, in the Asa Sul area. The Tunisian ambassador believes culture is a counterpoint to terrorism.
Beatriz Le Senechal won the Official Jury and Popular Jury awards in the cinema contest promoted by the Arab Chamber and Icarabe. Bruno Rafael da Silva took home the Young Filmmakers award.
A reception at Esporte Clube Sírio marked Arab Community Day in Brazil. Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president Marcelo Sallum discussed the history of 25th of March Street.
