In March, the airline’s flights to Abu Dhabi left São Paulo with an average occupancy of 75.2%, the best rate since the company started operating in the country. During the World Cup, a larger aircraft will be used.
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The government has released a travel guide containing entertainment options in the capital and the rest of the state. São Paulo will receive 300,000 foreigners and host six matches.
After a period of three years closed, the Immigration Museum will reopen to the public in the end of May, in São Paulo. The building was repaired and a permanent exhibition will offer “sensory” experiences to visitors.
The Brazilian Federal Senate has passed a bill allowing visa applications, fees and documents to be submitted on the internet. The bill is pending approval from president Dilma Rousseff.
Eleven kiosks which will offer licensed items are ready to operate at malls and bus stations. By May 20th, there should be 30 of them.
Reporter Aurea Santos will speak about her experience in the learning of the Arabic language to students from UFRJ. The event will be held this Wednesday (9th) and is open to the public.
The Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Centre will start to organize a photo, sculpture and handcraft exhibit in Beirut. The first show starts on the 10th this month with images from Rio de Janeiro.
An Institute at University Cândido Mendes is offering an extension course in the language beginning on April 26th. International Relations students are the primary target, but non-students may apply.
The show ‘Mysteries of Ancient Egypt and the Holy Land’ will continue until the 13th this month at shopping center Praça da Moça. The exhibit features 130 items, 70 of which are originals.
A show featuring items from the Egyptian civilization is open at MorumbiShopping up until April 20th. Some of the objects are original and came from the Museum of Cairo.
Lessons will take place at the Sesc Carmo unit of Brazil’s Social Service for Trade in São Paulo, and are free of charge. The next classes begin on April and July. The Caritas is in charge of student selection.
The fourth edition of Create & Inspire will award the artistic work of young people from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Emirates and United Kingdom. Artworks should reflect the Brazilian colourfulness. Prize is a trip to Brazil.
In 2013, 98.4 million people arrived at Brazilian airports, 9.4 million of which were on international flights.
The event opens this Tuesday (25th) and will continue until Friday at cultural foundation Badesc. Four films made in Morocco, Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt will be shown. Admittance is free.
