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Brazilian sector exports totalled US$ 106.7 million in February, while imports reached US$ 502.4 million, according to the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association.

It is at the Syrian-Lebanese hospital that many famous politicians, artists and businessmen take care of their health. The hospital is a centre of excellence in areas like cardiology and oncology.

Artisans from the North Coast of the state of Bahia sell various items made from the straw to Belgium, Chile, the United States, Italy and Portugal. Arabs are on the target of the entrepreneurs.

Southern Sudan will officially come into being in July. It will be born as one of the poorest states in the world, but the lack of infrastructure may spell opportunity for foreign investors.

According to a study disclosed by the Brazilian Franchising Association, the sector expects growth of 32.7% in the first quarter of this year as against the same period in 2010.

According to the president of French group Total, the oil production in the Arab country has dropped from 1.4 million barrels a day to less than 300,000 barrels.

Saudi prince Alwaleed Bin Talal is the top billionaire in the Middle East, according to the Forbes list. The list also includes the Saudi Mohammed Al Amoudi and the Kuwaiti Nasser Al-Kharafi.