The Arab country grossed EUR 550 million from foreign sales of leather and shoes last year. Work is underway to see double that amount by 2030 by adding value and attracting foreign investors.
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The Municipal Council in the Governorate of Muscat has drawn up a dress code for entering malls in the country, which includes shirts with sleeves and pieces covering the knees.
A culinary event and book launch are marking the 140 anniversary of Lebanese immigration to Brazil. The dishes are made by restaurant Alyah Sweets based on recipes from ‘Culinária Libanesa,’ a book from Salma Hage out through Ernest Books. Part of the proceeds from the book’s sales will go to the Lebanese Red Cross.
Brazilian government has included 12 new items in the list of goods with temporary import tax exemption, including coronavirus vaccines.
The Arab country is accepting offers until October 29 from parties interested in selling 1,737 pregnant heifers. Tender is open to both domestic and foreign suppliers.
Half of Brazil’s tour operators have sold packages for November and December. The most popular destinations are Brazil’s Northeast and Portugal.
Fifteen-year-old organization Justa Trama of Brazil saw a threefold increase in sales amid the coronavirus pandemic. Its founder Nelsa Nespolo said the moment prompted people to seek conscious consumption.
Incoming ambassadors from five countries presented their credentials to the president of Brazil, including Saleh Ahmad Salem Alzaraim Al-Suwaidi of the United Arab Emirates.
Brazil’s TV Cultura aired the show ‘Embracing Beirut’ this Sunday, featuring performances from Brazilian and Lebanese artists. The show kicked off an Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce-backed fundraising campaign to support Lebanon.
An online conference saw Brazilians and Egyptians discuss the numbers resulting from the Mercosur-Egypt agreement. The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce’s president and secretary-general were featured.
The Syrian administration decided this week to resume passenger flights at the airport on October 1.
An online event will delve into the free trade agreement between the Arab country and the economic bloc, which provides for the gradual easing of tariffs and is into its fourth year. Registration is available. Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce secretary-general Tamer Mansour will participate.
The government of the Arab country announced an overhaul of the legal framework including a minimum wage of QAR 1,000, in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The event is taking place online in two different platforms this year. It will continue until September 27.
