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Compliance with Sharia, in contracts made with Arab companies, may require different legislation from Brazil’s. The topic was covered in a talk on Wednesday at the Arab Brazilian Chamber.

An IMF report forecasts great GDP growth for oil exporters in 2011, however, low growth is forecasted for the importers. Economic recovery of these nations should be slow in 2012.

The World Economic Forum discussed growth and job generation in the region. Education, entrepreneurship, equal conditions, competitiveness and the rule of law are essential.

Country imported 247,000 tonnes of cement from Arab countries up until September. The volume is 12 times larger than in the same period of last year, but represents only 0.5% of national consumption.