Both Arab countries were classified to the cup after reaching the finals of the African cup. The games begin on September 30th, but Egypt should also play two friendly games with the Brazilian team.
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They will come from five countries in the Gulf and Africa to participate in the IAAF/Caixa World Half Marathon Championship, to take place in Rio de Janeiro, in October.
The minister of Defence of Brazil, Nelson Jobim, said the model for concession to private companies should be ready next year. The first to be tendered should be airports in Rio and São Paulo.
Amal Murkus should have four shows in the city of São Paulo and in the interior of the state up to September. The singer is known worldwide for her defence of Palestinian and Arab music.
Number of passengers that arrived in Brazil exceeded 630,000 in July, the second best result this year. In the accumulated result for 2008, arrivals total 3.8 million.
Brazilian businessman Alain Levy crossed the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain to Morocco last month. The effort was part of a personal challenge for Levy, who swims as a hobby.
The country is among the 10 nations that promote the largest volume of events worldwide. In 2007, Brazil received 209 events and was in the eight position. In the Americas, it only loses to the US.
Unicamp has inaugurated the Cultural Centre for Inclusion and Social Integration, to promote the coffee festival next year. The event should have among its attractions Arabica coffee, of Arab origin.
Embratur should bring, starting on Monday, 70 international operators to the country to learn about adventure tourism in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Poet Michel Sleiman, a Professor in Arabic language and literature at the University of São Paulo, is going to promote a Diwan of contemporary poetry with Arab dance and music interventions.
The Brazilian state wants more than trade and investment with the Arab country. Cultural exchange was also discussed by the governments of Minas and Egypt yesterday in Belo Horizonte.
Twelve Brazilian teachers were selected to teach the martial art in public schools in Abu Dhabi. The emirate plans to make jiu-jitsu into the national sport.
The renegotiation forecasts 28 new passenger flights and 21 new freight flights between both nations each week. The original treaty was for 14 flights – seven now run by Emirates airline.
Latitudes is launching a travel package to Morocco, including tourist guides specialising in the history of the Arab country. The aim is for tourists to soak in information on the Moroccan culture.
