Countries cut import duties to zero to facilitate the influx of foodstuffs, medicines and individual protection equipment, and forbid exports of goods considered essential during the crisis. Apex-Brazil covered the matter in an online conference and gave some examples.
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Khalifa Industrial Zone, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, lowered its lease rate on new contracts by 25%.
The Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority said bids will be accepted from March 15 to July 15.
Quality Standard LTD joined the Anufood Brazil expo in a bid to get into South America. It already sells its product to 23 countries.
The Tanmiah Food Group processes beef and poultry in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Its plans include stepping up protein imports from Brazil and finding partners whose product can be processed at the Group’s facilities and sold under the original Brazilian brand.
From March 9 to 11 at São Paulo Expo, the second edition of the food industry show organized by Germany’s Koelnmesse group expects to feature more businesses and to get more visitors. Arab companies dealing in dates, fish, spices, energy drinks, etc. will be there.
Arab country announced tender to acquire 1,500 pregnant heifers. Deadline to submit offers is April 29.
The Brazilian state-run oil company is divesting itself of its entire stake in Petrobras Colombia Combustibles, which distributes and sells fuel and lubricants.
The Brazilian hair products company, which specializes in items intended for straightening, is looking to boost sales to the region.
The deputy minister for Foreign Trade reported that agri-food products, pharmaceuticals, reposition parts, and information and communication technology were chosen for the national strategy to promote exports.
ANBA visited The Camel Soap Factory in Dubai. Founded in 2013 by South African expat Stevi Lowmass, the company has its handmade soaps as Expo 2020 licensed products.
Brazilian company Jacto said there’s a demand for innovative products in the Middle East, where the brand’s foothold is growing bigger.
Syrian perfumer Mohamed Lufti, based in Sharjah, UAE, owns five perfume brands and have worked in the industry for over 20 years. He seeks out a partner to sell his Arab fragrances to Brazil.
Silk Express is a formaldehyde-free hair-straightening product line by Vitta Gold. The Brazilian cosmetics company has exported to Arabs since 2012.
