Seven out of ten small- and medium-sized enterprises in Brazil have been selling their products online since the pandemic started.
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Despite a 5% increase in 2020, progress was below previous years, held back by the pandemic.
The volume purchased by the bloc in the first four months of the year was 678,000 bags of Brazilian produce.
Eid al-Fitr, the day that marks the end of the Muslims’ fasting period, is a festive day in Islamic-majority countries. Purchases of clothes to be used on this special day and gifts for children boost retail.
The new chargé d’affaires of Sudan in Brasília, Mohammed Elrashed Sidahmed Mohammed, was welcomed at the Arab Brazilian Chamber and said his country is open for investments from partner nations such as Brazil. Next week, France will host a conference on the economic transition that Sudan is going through.
With almost 30 years of expertise, Alitec is arriving in the United Arab Emirates. The manufacturer specializes in high-pressure homogenizers. In addition to these machines, it wants to export stainless steel tanks for the food industry.
This is often seen when major airlines see passenger flow decline and demand for cargo transport increase.
The Damask rose is harvested in the Valley of the Roses, near the town of Kelaat M’Gouna, in the Atlas Mountains. This flower drives business in the region, being the basis for cosmetics, in addition to giving its name to hotels, its color to taxis and even having an annual festival.
The output in banned Brazilian plants accounts for 65% of the halal poultry exports from the country to Saudi Arabia. The Arab Brazilian Chamber reported it’ll collaborate in talks to reestablish the supply to the largest economy of the League of Arab States.
The country’s Ministry of Agriculture announced on Thursday, May 6, that it will implement an afforestation center in the Al-Qatraneh desert, 90 km south of Amman, the country’s capital city.
The Arab country estimates a 7% increase in fruit harvest in 2021. The major importers are Libya, France and Italy. Tunisia grows peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums and other fruits.
Brazil’s Falcafé trading company exports all over the world and is focused on the Middle East. The company buys from small farmers and has cared for the environment for over 20 years.
While large supermarket chains grew amid the pandemic, small businesses such as candy stores closed during the times of restriction. In countries with fast vaccination programs, smaller retailers like these have reopened and invested.
EuroMoney Country Risk expert Helmi Hamdi spoke during webinar hosted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber on Wednesday, May 5.
