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Brazilian economy expanded from July to September over the three previous months, in the third consecutive increase. Over the same period of last year, the growth reached 1.4%.

Unemployment reached 12.7 million people in Brazil, says a survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) on the quarter that ended in October. The rate is 0.6 percentage point lower than the previous quarter.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved the extension of a draft Provisional Measure lifting taxes on imports of goods intended for oil and gas exploration, development and production.

Five Brazilian companies are taking part in the construction expo in Dubai in the Arab Chamber’s stand. PPA has made some promising contacts to go into the Arab countries and Tigre is trying to gain other markets in the region.

The 5th edition of course ‘The Islamic World,’ from December 4 to 8 at diplomacy school Instituto Rio Branco in Brasília, will feature lessons and debate panels. The Arab Chamber president will discuss trade and exports.