The Qatari embassy held an event earlier this week in the Brazilian capital to celebrate Qatar’s National Day, during which Ambassador Ahmad Mohammed Alshebani addressed the guests about the country and recent developments in its relationship with Brazil.
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The Brazilian brand has footwear starting to arrive in Arab countries such as Kuwait, Egypt, and the UAE, in addition to established sales in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Libya, and Sudan. Opananken makes an Arab sandal specially developed for the region.
Bahrain celebrated its National Day on Tuesday (10) in Brasília, where Ambassador Bader Abbas Alhelaibi highlighted the country’s achievements, such as a 9% growth in foreign direct investment.
Arab countries are among the top buyers of Brazil’s agribusiness, according to the country’s National Confederation of Agriculture. The agribusiness GDP is expected to grow by 2% this year.
Exports of beef from Brazil increased by 9% in November, a lower percentage compared to previous months. The United Arab Emirates more than doubled its purchases.
The Freakin’ Awesome dates by Al Foah are now being sold in 220 stores of the chain for two weeks. The introduction of the brand is a strategy to bring dates grown in the United Arab Emirates to all types of consumers in Brazil, including those with lower incomes.
An Arab fund is set to launch an observatory providing water data and insights, driving the adoption of solutions and investments to combat the region’s water scarcity.
A project launched in 2022, currently on hold due to the conflict, aims to monitor climate and soil conditions through a satellite data reception station. The initiative is spearheaded by the Sudanese government, the Federal University of Alagoas, and the University of Cologne.
The Central Bank of Libya has taken a series of measures in the foreign exchange market that are benefiting the economy, according to an analysis by the IMF. Disruptions in oil production led the institution to lower the country’s GDP growth forecast for 2024, but the estimate for 2025 has improved.
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched by Brazil, will hold its first leaders’ meeting in November 2025 in Qatar, alongside a UN event. Brazil’s Minister Wellington Dias discussed the matter with an official from the Arab country’s foreign ministry.
President Lula said during the Mercosur Summit in Montevideo that negotiations with the Arab country are progressing rapidly and are expected to be concluded by next year.
In partnership with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, the Brazilian Embassy in the UAE held an event to celebrate Brazil’s Independence and the 50th anniversary of relations with the Arab nation. Diplomat Sidney Leon Romeiro said the relationship between the two countries is a success story.
Oman’s Youth Center signed an agreement with Sohar Free Zone and Sohar Port to support the development of local young talents.
The Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society is holding a global economic forum and exhibition from January 12 to 15, 2025, in Manama. The Bahrain’s Embassy in Brasília invites Brazilian women to participate. Registration is open.
