With 80 kinds of Lebanese sweets on offer, Alyah Sweets opened last November. Its commercial director believes the business knack he got from his Lebanese parents is one of his best tools to make it through the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
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Next Wednesday (22) will see the second live stream since the lockdown began, this time focusing on logistics amid the pandemic. The events feature Brazilian and foreign speakers, with simultaneous translation into Brazilian Portuguese and English.
Crowdfunding expects to raise USD 15,000 from people and companies for buying masks and other individual protection equipment for hospitals.
The philanthropy department at São Paulo’s Esporte Clube Sírio intends to deliver 2,500 cloth coverings a week to kids and their families. A project supporter, the Arab Brazilian Chamber is accepting donations.
Brazilian company Plotter Racks produced equipment that uses R290 propane, a fluid that doesn’t harm the ozone layer. It plans on exporting the eco-friendly product.
The Arab Chamber will host next Wednesday (22) its second online conference since the shutdown. Brazilian and foreign speakers will discuss issues in logistics and transportation of goods in international trade.
The rental platform put out a new version of its ‘Experiences’ project as people around the world self-isolate. Fifty online classes, presentations and rides are on offer, including one from a Moroccan family.
Arab country has opened up for cattle, sheep and goat meat. Negotiations were underway about the requirements of the International Sanitary Certificate for exporting products and whether Kuwait would accept the list of establishments laid down in the Federal Inspection Service.
Over 70 kits were delivered by the Corumbá Arab-Palestinian Society to vulnerable low-income families struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently in the presidency of the G20, the Arab country is calling on nations, organizations and private sector players to help come up with USD 8 billion to help plug a funding gap in tackling coronavirus.
Companies interested in transporting cargo in passenger spaces must request permission. Measure aims to hep supplying markets with essential products for dealing with COVID-19.
The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, is exonerating retailers at its facilities from rent. The move will benefit companies, banks, individual tenants, hotels, galleries, stores, restaurants and cafés.
Brazil’s ambassador to Kuwait Norton Rapesta told ANBA that goods from Brazil keep shipping to the Arab country.
Writers from around the world will join the Sharjah 2020 Virtual Reading Festival starting May 27. The event will include interactive workshops in a bid to spread culture during the shutdown.
