Eight Arab national teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup. In the opening round, which concluded on Wednesday (17), draws secured by Saudi Arabia and Qatar came as surprises. Egypt and Morocco also drew their matches. Jordan, Iraq, Algeria, and Tunisia were defeated.
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Classes for the MBA in Halal – Standards and Market and Business Development, offered by Estácio University São Paulo and the International Halal Academy, will begin in August. Enrollment is now open.
Concluding its series on tourism in Morocco, ANBA presents a list of recommended hotels, restaurants, and a travel agency whose services are worth including in any itinerary through the Arab country.
Athletes Ali Farag and Ramy Ashour, two legends of Egyptian squash, spoke with participants at the 1st Squash Experience about their careers, behind-the-scenes stories, and the challenges of the sport.
The Moroccan carrier’s direct flights between São Paulo and Casablanca offer a premium seat option in Economy Class on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The company is already planning to operate daily flights on this route by 2028.
The teams played to a 1–1 draw in their first Group C match, held in New Jersey, United States.
In ANBA’s fifth report on the experience of traveling through Morocco, discover Dar Ba Sidi & Spa, a hotel in the Rif Mountains. The property offers tranquility and comfort just a few kilometers from the medina of Chefchaouen.
A Brazilian officiating team will oversee the Arab side’s opening match against Belgium on Monday (15). The tournament’s opening game also featured a Brazilian referee.
Fans will be able to watch the World Cup match free of charge in the São Paulo museum’s outdoor area and auditorium. Activities and pre-match programming will begin on Saturday morning (13).
Morocco is not only a land of medinas and souks—it is also a destination for ecotourism. In ANBA’s fourth report on tourism in the Arab country, discover the trails of Akchour, which lead to waterfalls and crystal-clear waters.
Next week, the Brazilian Embassy in Beirut and the Guimarães Rosa Institute will present the 8th edition of the Brazilian Film Festival, featuring the Lebanese premiere of the acclaimed film The Secret Agent.
Cape Spartel, in northern Morocco, overlooks the meeting point of two bodies of saltwater—the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean—at the Strait of Gibraltar. Read ANBA’s third report on tourism in Morocco.
The Brazilian Academy of Letters, in Rio de Janeiro, will host the signing of a technical cooperation agreement between the University of Vale do Itajaí (Univali) and the American University of Sharjah.
A frequent stop for visitors to Casablanca, the mosque impresses with its monumental scale, architectural beauty, and contemplative atmosphere. Read ANBA’s second report on tourism in Morocco.

