Upon his first travel to Brazil, then mechanical engineer Barakat heard from his mother that opening a restaurant could be in his path. After gravitating towards other fields, what first was a farfetched idea became a reality, and he’s now chef and owner of São Paulo’s award-winning Arab restaurant Shahiya.
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Youth City 2030 commenced on Sunday (21), offering 4,000 training opportunities in 148 programs for the labor market.
Given the economic crisis Lebanon has been faced with, representatives from the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon are seeking donations in Brazil to keep providing free attendance to children. Its hospitals have a high treatment success rate. Arab-Brazilian Chamber is engaging in the campaign.
Energy demand has increased in the Arab country spurred by extreme heat. Kuwaiti scientist said this is the result of climate change and temperatures are expected to climb over the 50 degree Celsius mark in the coming days.
Wearing a white garment, walking around the Kaaba, praying on the hills, performing the symbolic “stoning of the devil.” These are some of the rituals of the Hajj, which started on Friday (14) for Muslims in Saudi Arabia.
Award established in the United Arab Emirates based on document on peacebuilding co-signed by Iman Ahmed Al-Tayeb and Pope Francis recognizes people and entities working to advance solidarity. Nominations will be accepted until October 1st.
A grandson of Lebanese grandparents, the Brazilian-born has built an ascending career in culture and cinema. One of his many recent projects was the launch of a book on TV series.
National center provides training in the hospitality, retail and agriculture sectors for people with disabilities. Another initiative helps them into jobs.
Event in the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (18) discussed the relevance of digitizing rare documents and the process to access a collection on the immigration.
Ministry of Justice numbers have been compiled by Fragomen, an immigration-centered consulting firm with offices in multiple countries. Most foreign halal industry workers in the country are from Bangladesh.
Researchers and experts in the Arab universe speak this week on the Instagram page of Marcia Dib, who holds a master’s degre in Arab culture. Livestreams will take place through Friday (29) in celebration of the Brazilian Arab Community Day.
On the Brazilian Arab Community Day, ANBA brings an interview with Denise Jafet, chairwoman of the Ladies Deliberative Council of São Paulo’s Hospital Sírio-Libanês. The Arab-women founded healthcare facility has had its establishment, administration and success associated with women’s leadership.
The Immigration Museum in São Paulo will have a program with Arab food tasting, a chat about the Arab press in Brazil, and a visit to its reserve collection featuring rare journals and magazines.
Cairo hosts in November the World Urban Forum, a conference to discuss the future of cities. Registration is open to attend the expo and to lead events.
