Similarities between the Brazilian and Arab auto markets should simplify the entry of auto parts industries into the region. Ten companies in the sector are going to participate at the end of this month in fair Automechanika, to take place in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
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The secretary-general at the Arab Chamber, Michel Alaby, was invited by the city hall of Osasco, city neighbouring São Paulo, to talk about the potential in the Arab countries. According to the secretary of Industry in the city, Alcides Edilio Valente, a foreign trade culture has to be created amongst the businessmen in the region.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Furniture producers from the city of Arapongas, in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, are participating in a business roundtable with importers from 16 countries, among them the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. The meeting began yesterday (9) and goes on until tomorrow (11). Apart from the Emirates and
Automechanika, an auto parts fair, is going to take place between May 28 and 30 in the United Arab Emirates. The Arab Brazilian Chamber is organizing Brazilian participation in partnership with the Brazilian Association of Auto Parts Manufacturers (Sindipeças). National sector exports to the Arabs rose 89.9% in 2005.
The company Gavea Sensors, manufacturer of equipment that measures oil temperature in wells, was created due to a research ordered by Petrobras to the university Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. The company already supplies the product to the Brazilian oil company and is now preparing to find the market outside Brazil.
This is the statement of the Marketing vice president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Rubens Hannun. Arab investment was the theme of a talk to members of the Brazilian federal and state governments last month. According to Hannun, sectors like sugar and meats interest the region, as there is strong local demand for these products.
The company Erwin Guth is negotiating the sales of products to two hospitals to be built in Iraq. The construction is due to start yet in 2006. The manufacturer already exports to Jordan and the United Arab Emirates and, in the beginning of the year, signed a deal with a distributor in Kuwait.
The Middle East and North Africa answer to 70% of the foreign sales of SNC Cosmetic Industry. The company has an agent in Dubai, who is responsible for distribution of products in the region. Among the main products shipped are hair creams, shampoos, conditioners and body moisturisers.
This is one of the conclusions of the secretary general of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Michel Alaby, who accompanied a construction sector delegation to the Arab country. The businessmen who travelled to the Emirates believe that there are opportunities in the region for Brazilians.
The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) signed on Friday (28) another six trade promotion agreements with sectorial entities. Two of them include participation in fairs and realisation of a trade mission to Dubai. They refer to the sectors of ceramic tiles and printing industry.
Shop Preta Pretinha has become a reference in the production of Black, Muslim, Oriental, Indian and handicapped dolls, produced in cloth of vinyl. In six years of operation, the enterprise has already found clients in various states in the country and is getting ready to start exporting.
The Moroccan style is present in the semi-jewels produced by designer Carmem Salerno, from Rio de Janeiro. The businesswoman makes necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings under brand Annbar. Some of the products also include Moroccan silver.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Union of Gypsum Industries of the state of Pernambuco, in northeastern Brazil, and the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) signed an agreement to promote gypsum sector exports. Over R$ 2 million (US$ 940,000 at current exchange rates) will be invested in the companies of the sector,
This is the opinion of the secretary general of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Michel Alaby, who is accompanying a group of 18 businessmen in the sector who are visiting the United Arab Emirates. The main opportunities are in safety consultancy, architecture, and management and finishing of works.
