On this National Day of the Arab Community, descendants of merchants who arrived in Brazil reflect on their family history and adapt to new business models in São Paulo’s famous commercial district.
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Guimarães was one of the creators of the Brazil Arab News Agency (ANBA) project, launched by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber in 2003. He passed away on Sunday (23) at the age of 73 in Ubatuba, where he was residing.
A UAE-based organization laid the foundation for a residential city for underprivileged families in Mauritania. The city will feature a school, a mosque, a health center, and other facilities.
The sacred month for Muslims is marked by fasting from dawn to sunset and also by acts of solidarity and charity toward others. There are initiatives worldwide, including in Brazil.
The fourth edition of the World Police Summit Awards will be held during a conference discussing security challenges.
Artists create a painting on the outer wall of the Lar Sírio Pró-Infância, in the eastern zone of São Paulo, depicting the history of the institution, from its founding by Syrian immigrants to its current activities supporting children and adolescents in situations of social vulnerability.
Born in Romania but with a Jordanian father, shoe designer Amina Muaddi studied in Europe and built an international career. In 2018, she launched a brand under her own name, that has garnered famous fans.
A task force program by Brazil’s health system at the Guarulhos Air Base assisted Brazilians who had been living in Lebanon and were repatriated due to the conflict in the Middle East. They arrived on 13 flights organized by the federal government.
The BBC has revealed on Tuesday (3) its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024. Arabs working as actresses, engineers, journalists, doctors, entrepreneurs, and other professions, are included in the ranking.
The Arab country conducted its first census in 27 years, finding an average of 5.3 residents per household.
A seminar on the sidelines of the G20 held by the FGV think tank in partnership with Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation and the OECD’s educational arm brought together education specialists.
The Lebanese designer celebrated his 45th birthday by hosting an event in Saudi Arabia featuring international artists of the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Céline Dion, and Halle Berry. Three hundred designs were showcased.
Sotheby’s has announced it will stage the first ever live auction in Saudi Arabia in February 2025 at the historic town of Diriyah, Unesco World Heritage.
The Faculty of Philosophy, Languages and Literature, and Human Sciences at the University of São Paulo will open the Center for Palestinian Studies on Wednesday (16), which will expand research and discussions on Palestinian issues.
