The Brazilian government temporarily removed tariffs on 421 capital goods and IT products and 638 types of auto parts. Additionally, 20 industrial and agricultural inputs will now enter the country duty-free.
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The International Monetary Fund released a funding tranche to the country and lowered its inflation forecast after analyzing the local economy. The institution estimates Comoros’ GDP will grow more in 2026 than in 2025.
The Arab country recorded real estate transactions worth QAR 1.73 billion in the first month of the year, with the capital, Doha, posting the highest volume of deals and the most valuable properties traded.
Brazilian exports to the Arab market grew 10% compared to January of last year, reaching a total of USD 1.98 billion. Imports are declining.
Brazil’s National Treasury raised the amount through the issuance of two types of bonds—one with a 10-year term and another with a 30-year term—paying annual interest of 6.4% and 7.3%, respectively, to investors.
The Arab country is seeking support to rehabilitate its railway network, which is essential for economic growth.
The Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company, established by the Arab country to explore and produce oil abroad, acquired a 20% stake in a Brazilian pre-salt project from Shell Brasil.
The Ministry of Ports and Airports is conducting virtual and in-person presentations to potential buyers of the terminal ahead of the auction scheduled for March 30.
In Bahrain’s non-oil product exports for the fourth quarter of 2025, aluminum alloys ranked first. The Arab country saw a 5% increase in non-oil exports.
The monetary authority will transfer up to USD 2,000 to beneficiaries of assistance programs, totaling USD 600 million per month.
In 2025, exports grew 17% over 2024, totaling USD 48.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.
Bovine heparin is used in clinical therapies. Approval for sales to the Gulf country was announced by Brazil’s agriculture and foreign affairs ministries.
Price increases were driven by higher rental costs and basic services such as water, electricity, and gas.
The Oman Expo & International Forum will bring government and private sector representatives to Muscat in early February for a series of events aimed at strengthening the Arab country’s bilateral ties.
