Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture implemented the electronic signature for certificates accompanying exports of plant products to reduce contact between people during the pandemic.
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Importers are shifting towards Brazilian beef as an alternative to unavailable Indian buffalo meat. The subject was discussed in a webinar hosted by consulting firm Datagro and livestock industry association GPB.
Author Naim Attallah reminisces about his childhood in autobiographical tale ‘The Old Ladies of Nazareth.’ Recently translated into Portuguese, the book tells the story of two Arab Christian sisters in the Palestinian Biblical city in the beginning of the 20th century.
Sales to China are still going strong, driven by more affordable Brazilian product. Mato Grosso state industry association Aprosoja has revised down its output estimate.
According to the National Office for Livestock Feed director general, the country has enough poultry to meet the domestic demand during the period. Algeria has forbidden exports of staple foods such as meats due to COVID-19.
The International Monetary Fund predicts 3% contraction of the world economy, with GDP shrinking 5.3% in Brazil and 2.8% in the Middle East. Next year, economies are expected to bounce back, provided that policies prove effective.
Brazilian government created a committee to suggest enhancements in the governance and methodology of bid rounds in the sector. Group will consist of representations of ministries and ANP.
Nutrire is expected to start shipping product to the Arab country in May at the latest. Jordan will be the ninth Arab country the company sells in.
The industry is expected to struggle before traveler confidence returns in a post-coronavirus scenario, said former World Bank official Otaviano Canuto.
On behalf of the country’s government, Etihad Credit Insurance is supporting businesses facing payment and supply chain disruption concerns due to COVID-19, among other services.
OPEC members, Russia and other producers agreed on a 10% cut in the world oil supply to refrain the price decline. In a meeting between G20 energy ministers, Bento Albuquerque explained Petrobras’ output cut.
In the Arab country, an organization of women from Brazil is donating food kits, hand sanitizer, medicine, diapers and powdered milk to fellow expatriates who are struggling with the quarantine.
As part of a self-isolation campaign to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Egyptian administration launched ‘Experience Egypt,’ a website featuring online tours and content on culture, museums and archaeological sites.
Exit and reentry visas expiring between February 25 and May 20, 2020 have been extended free of charge for non-nationals residing in the country.
