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São Paulo-based musician Sami Bordokan is one of the best-know names when it comes to Arab music in Brazil. Besides singing, playing different instruments and writing, Bordokan is now performing as an actor in the musical The Prophet.

Part of the proceeds from coffee grown by a Lebanese will be funneled to help the Syrian people. For each Yalla Yalla pack bought, roasting business Tocaya will donate BRL 5 to the Arab country through the UN World Food Programme.

In an article, consultant and entrepreneur Rubens Hannun writes on how innovation, global events and local food production are creating a job opportunity boom in the Arab countries. Hannun is former president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber.

On a trip to the Gulf country, the head of the Catholic Church took part in forum for coexistence and urged peoples to put aside arms, protect the environment and overcome differences. On Saturday (5), about 30,000 people attended the service, including Brazilians living in Bahrain.