Trade, politics-diplomacy and technical cooperation will be the three pillars of the congressional group, said group chair senator Jean Paul Prates during a webinar hosted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber and by Fambras Halal.
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The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) authorized formerly prohibited imports and donations of used equipment essential to intensive care units.
Cativa Natureza carried out effectiveness tests of their hand sanitizer lotion to boost sales during the pandemic and minimize the effects of the crisis. The product has a moisturizing and calming effect, too, and is available for exports.
The volume is not high enough to justify flying, and cargo was formerly shipping in the cargo compartment in regular flights, which are grounded in quarantine. Marine traffic remains somewhat normal, with some delay.
Over small and mid-sized cafés and restaurants in the emirate are about to roll out an app of their own to work around the high servicing fees of delivery services and try to stay alive in the pandemic.
More than 250,000 housing units have been identified to house foreign workers in the country during the pandemic. The aim is easing overcrowding and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Cotunduba Canal work hours will change to 24/7 still this year, cutting costs to ship operators and cargo owners.
Despite the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector stepped up imports on April. Brazil’s demand for fertilizers is expected to grow by 1.5% to 3% in 2020.
The Brazilian certification company has been authorized by the Gulf Accreditation center to certify halal juice, long-life processed items, animal feed, distribution centers, transportation companies and warehouses.
Even though trade with Brazil remains unaffected by the pandemic, this could change in the second quarter of the year, Brazil’s ambassador to Abu Dhabi Fernando Igreja told ANBA.
The country acted fast to keep the virus in check as well as support affected people and businesses, said Kristalina Georgieva. Still, Egypt’s administration called on the International Monetary Fund for support in dealing with the economic impact.
The country purchased more product from abroad this month, in spite of the uncertainty surrounding the global economic scenario. Goods whose imports went up include wheat, fertilizers, sanitary items, ethylene polymers and electric generators.
The online event ‘Encouraging and Developing Brazilian-Arab Bilateral Relations’ will be hosted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Fambras Halal at 9 am on the 29th. Registration is open.
Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, who served a stint as Energy and Industry minister, said a robust economy and a USD 20,6 billion stimulus package will enable the country to manage the pandemic shock. He expects demand for gas to go up substantially in years to come.
