Marisa Castello Branco, a 74 year-old lady, has already taken over 1,000 people on thematic trips to Egypt. In January she will be boarding for her 29th trip along the Nile. In love with Egyptology, she has given talks in Brazil about Ancient Egypt. In November, the Egyptologist is going to promote symposiums in São Paulo and in Brazilian capital Brasília.
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The amount is 21% more than reported during the first nine months of last year, according to data from the Central Bank of Brazil. Expenditure by foreign visitors in Brazil reached US$ 3.2 billion, and should hit a record high before the end of the year, according to the Brazilian Tourism Institute.
As in the rest of Brazil, the Arabs are present in the state that has strong German, Polish, Italian and Portuguese presence. One of the representatives of the community is businessman Nagib Daher, of Metalúrgica Duque, who is going to participate in a trade delegation that the Federation of Industries of the State of Santa Catarina (Fiesc) and the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce are going to promote to the Gulf.
As in the rest of Brazil, the Arabs are present in the state that has strong German, Polish, Italian and Portuguese presence. One of the representatives of the community is businessman Nagib Daher, of Metalúrgica Duque, who is going to participate in a trade delegation that the Federation of Industries of the State of Santa Catarina (Fiesc) and the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce are going to promote to the Gulf.
Lessons at the Language Institute at Damascus University begin in November. They will be taught by Brazilian professor Paula Caffaro, graduated in letters from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The course will last seven months and the classes will take place three times a week.
Lessons at the Language Institute at Damascus University begin in November. They will be taught by Brazilian professor Paula Caffaro, graduated in letters from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The course will last seven months and the classes will take place three times a week.
The publication received Anchieta Medal and the Diploma of Gratitude of São Paulo, during a ceremony at the City Council, yesterday night. Established in 1955, named As Etapas, the magazine had its name changed to Chams, which means sun in Arabic, in 1991. The ceremony was attended by various authorities connected to the Arab community in Brazil.
The publication received Anchieta Medal and the Diploma of Gratitude of São Paulo, during a ceremony at the City Council, yesterday night. Established in 1955, named As Etapas, the magazine had its name changed to Chams, which means sun in Arabic, in 1991. The ceremony was attended by various authorities connected to the Arab community in Brazil.
The treaty was enacted last week through a decree signed by president Lula. One of the first measures will be a visit to Brazil by Syrian professionals in the sector and a trip to the Arab country by Brazilian specialists. The objective is to provide incentives not only to the flow of visitors, but also to investment in the area.
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Considered the greatest itinerating Brazilian movie exhibit in Europe, the Plural Brazil Festival reaches its ninth edition in 2006. The festival is part of the Culture Cup, organized by the Ministry of Culture. This year, the exhibit will visit 13 cities in three countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The exhibit begins
Agência Brasil* Brasília – Considered the greatest itinerating Brazilian movie exhibit in Europe, the Plural Brazil Festival reaches its ninth edition in 2006. The festival is part of the Culture Cup, organized by the Ministry of Culture. This year, the exhibit will visit 13 cities in three countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The exhibit begins
Dono da Raia, the winner of GP São Paulo and GP Brasil, the two main horse races in the country, now belongs to Godolphin Stables, which belong to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice president of the Emirates. At least another two Brazilian horses have already been purchased by the Maktoum family this year.
The Arab country is renowned for its historic monuments but has also been greatly sought by people after natural treatment in thermal springs, using medicinal plants and black mud. The number or visitors seeking clinics and other institutions of the kind already represents 10% of the total.
The entity received homage this Friday by the City Council with the delivery of the Anchieta Medal and the Diploma of Gratitude of São Paulo. About 80 guests, amongst diplomats and representatives of the Arab community, participated of the ceremony at the São Paulo Legislative plenary.
