Vasilios Philippou visited the Arab-Brazilian Chamber this Wednesday (25). The Mediterranean island country sits close to the Levantine Arab nations, has a chamber of commerce in Brazil, and wants to strengthen ties with the South American country.
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The president of Brazil has talked with at least four Arab leaders about the Israel-Hamas conflict in an attempt to help prevent the loss of more lives. His last contact was with emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani this Wednesday (25).
One of the leading Brazilian exporters of animal protein, the company has served Arab markets for over 50 years. To produce according to the rules of Islam, the company has segregated plants, product certification, and invested in development.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber and FAMBRAS Halal held a farewell dinner party in honor of the Egyptian ambassador to Brazil, Wael Aboulmagd, in the capital of São Paulo.
Bader Abbas Alhelaibi was received by São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas and spoke about his objective of strengthening economic cooperation with the state.
QPrime Açaí obtained halal certification this year, intending to start exporting. The company has a plant in the San José Industrial Park in the city of Cotia, São Paulo.
Technology as a driver for halal business was the topic of discussions at the Global Halal Brazil Business forum on Tuesday (24). A representative from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services spoke of how the country has cut the red tape in foreign trade. A FAMBRAS executive (pictured) talked about digitization and halal.
On a panel at the Global Halal Brazil, experts spoke about the importance of halal certification in logistics, the strategic logistic hubs in Muslim countries, and security in international sales.
Similarities between halal and environmental, social and governance practices were the topic of the Global Halal Business Forum on Monday (23). They both value sustainability.
The natural juice company has a plant in Jarinu, São Paulo, and exports to over 20 countries.
In a letter sent for the opening of the Global Halal Brazil forum, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirms the Brazilian ability to deliver “very high quality” halal products. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Foreign minister Mauro Vieira participated via video.
Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president Osmar Chohfi opened the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum on Monday (23) in São Paulo by presenting the grandeur of Brazil in the halal market and calling on more Brazilian businesspeople to supply to this niche market.
Brazilian and Arab authorities will participate in the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum, a major event on the halal market to occur in São Paulo on Monday (23) and Tuesday (24).
The country has approved amendments allowing for companies whose foreign investors’ share is over 49% to be registered in the importers’ record. The measure aims to facilitate foreign investment.

