So said consultant Vishal Pandey during an Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce webinar. He discussed the relevance of being familiar with the culture and the customs to doing successful business in the Middle East and the Gulf.
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Having tools to tell the story of a product since its production until it arrives at its destination is a plus for companies intending to export. In webinar hosted by the Arab Chamber on Wednesday (1), specialists explained how end-to-end traceability helps showing the quality of the product to the consumer.
According to forecast made public by an IMF official on Tuesday (30), the region’s GDP will contract more than it had been projected in April, due to the coronavirus impacts on the economy activity and the low prices of hydrocarbons.
The federal government has waived special license requirements for foreign sales of hand sanitizer. A decree has also created exceptions on a ban on exports of PPE, mechanical ventilators, hospital beds and vital signs monitors.
There is strong worldwide demand for the forage plant, which is considered the best feed for animals including dairy cattle and horses. Saudi Arabia is a major importer, and over the long haul, if output goes up, Brazil can start selling to the Arab countries.
Arab Chamber president Rubens Hannun discussed the issue in the São Paulo Development Forum that ran online on Tuesday (30).
Next Tuesday (30), Ali Jeratli of Syria will teach an online lesson how to cook tabbouleh, while also explaining the meaning of a few words. The class is part of the Immigration Museum program, in partnership with NGO Abraço Cultural.
The Arab country has gradually reopened different businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Repatriation, however, has been suspended until July 10.
In a phone interview with ANBA, former Brazilian FM and current ambassador to Cairo, Antonio Patriota, talked about Egypt’s good economic outlook, despite the difficulties faced in the pandemic. Relations with Brazil are mature and stable, he says.
Star Cosmetics was established in 2015 by Rasha Shelbaya, who holds a degree in trichology. She relies on social media as a tool to strengthen her brand, which specializes in products made in Brazil.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) approved is providing urgent financial grants to 21 member states, including Mauritania.
The government of the United Arab Emirates has authorized establishments to work at 60% capacity, provided that they observe prevention measures such as keeping tables 2 meters apart.
Arab Chamber is hosting the online event ‘Tools for Global Competitiveness’ next Wednesday (1) at 9 am (BRT), featuring lecturers from Brazil and elsewhere. Registration is open.
In a lecture on Wednesday (24), Arab Chamber executives went over the importance of determining what stage of internationalization businesses are in before they can enter the Arab market.
