A survey from the WTO showed that 42 such policy measures were put in place by the bloc’s countries from October 2016 to May 2017. Their impact, however, is not as serious as trade facilitation actions.
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The Egyptian government cleared the border to allow eight trucks to pass through in order to supply a power plant in Palestinian territory.
Citizens from the Arab country were the group with the higher number of asylums granted. Overall, Brazil welcomed 12% more refugees last year in comparison to 2015.
The United Nations Children’s Fund announced that crucial aid activities for the survival of the children and on the verge of being cut off for lack of funds.
Fernando Igreja will soon take office in Abu Dhabi. For him, his largest challenge will be to generate interest regarding investments in projects in Brazil.
The Brazilian government issued a statement calling for ‘moderation’ and a ‘peaceful solution’ to the region’s diplomatic crisis.
UN agency made the plea this Friday to aid refugees from the city of Mosul. The funds will be used to build shelters and acquire items such as mattresses, blankets and fuel.
Argentina was the only signatory country that hadn’t yet ratified the free trade agreement, which can now go into effect.
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Hafsa Abdulla Mohamed Sharif Al Ulama, met with the Brazilian minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services Marcos Pereira in Brasília.
The 7th Planet Lebanon Conference will take place on August 2 and 3 in Beirut. Executives and politicians of Lebanese to discuss subjects including banking systems, tourism and corruption.
The UNHCR launched a fundraising initiative to help pregnant women or women with children who live under refugee status. Donations can be made online.
Rodrigo Maia and a delegation of eight Brazilian deputies arrived in Beirut this Thursday afternoon. The representatives are joining the 4th Meeting on the Potential of the Lebanese Diaspora.
The Tunisian FM visited the Ministry of Social and Agrarian Development this Friday (28) and expressed an interest in social programs. Government’s staff will travel to Tunisia to further discussions on the issue.
The state government plans to organize events in the country in June. The information was made public during a meeting between the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil and governor Ivo Sartori.
