Coffee was among the top 15 exports from Brazilian agribusiness to the Arab countries in 2022. Of the list, coffee saw the highest price increase, up 88% from 2021.
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Price increases are expected to alleviate in 2023, but global growth is also projected to fall, according to the World Economic Outlook. In most economies, amid the cost-of-living crisis, the priority remains achieving sustained disinflation.
The Abu Dhabi sovereign fund will invest BRL 500 million (about USD 97.82 million) in the Brazilian company in exchange for a 31.5% stake. The FIP Agroenergia holding fund will be in charge of preparations.
The Saudi Ports Authority announced a shipping line connecting Jubail Commercial Port with six international ports.
Saudi Arabia led the growth, which was also seen in Africa. At the global level, there was a drop in the number of hotel rooms under construction, according to the report.
Sold for higher prices, agricultural commodities accounted for 71% of the trade with the Arab countries in 2022. Sugar, poultry and iron ore were the leading items sold to the bloc.
Finance minister Fernando Haddad met with Saudi investment minister Khalid Al-Falih. São Paulo state governor also met with Al-Falih, the Saudi minister of Industry, representatives of a Qatari investment fund, and the CEO of UAE’s port company DP World.
Egypt has announced the disbursement of USD 5 billion loans to industry and agriculture at an interest rate of 11%, down from 18%, with the state bearing the difference.
The Egyptian government is entering a new phase of rationalizing expenses, postponing new projects budgeted in dollars, and spending solely on essential needs.
The Rio Grande do Sul entrepreneur sells brands from Lebanon and Tunisia in her store. She is also a sommelière and has already judged olive oils in competitions in Dubai, UAE.
Two Egyptian banks have issued new savings certificates with a 25% yield after one year. The move come against a backdrop of a shortage in US dollars in the domestic market, rising inflation and devaluation of the Egyptian pound.
Taking office as Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services this Wednesday (4), the Vice President of the Republic, Geraldo Alckmin, said he would work with Apex to reposition Brazil’s image in the world.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will have two areas at the Middle East’s largest food and beverage trade show. Registration is open for the last spots available for Brazilian companies in the stands.
Export Bahrain has partnered with database Dun & Bradstreet to boost Bahraini brands globally.
