Plant milk is an untapped sector in the Arab region, says businesswoman Maria Eduarda Becker, who owns a specialty coffee brand in Dubai. The market is expected to reach the value of USD 123.20 billion by 2029, a survey says.
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The panel ‘Corporate Governance in International Operations’ at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries discussed best practices adopted by internationally competitive companies.
While sales of conventional cars have shrunk during the pandemic, the demand for electric vehicles has skyrocketed. China leads the market, but Brazil is rushing to create a supply framework, and Arab countries have invested in production, too.
A conference addressed the topic of the environment earlier this week in Egypt, which will host the COP27 in November. Mahmoud Mohieldin said that Africa is the most affected continent but can be part of the solution to energy and other issues.
UNHCR said in a report that the number of people displaced by war, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses hit another record, capping a decade-long rising trend.
The Tunisian government is devising in partnership with a German agency for cooperation a national strategy of green hydrogen, perceived as the fuel of the future.
UAE’s Ethical Elements sells sustainably sourced fabrics in the Gulf. The three businesswomen that established the business see a thriving future for the industry.
From June 5 to 7, the Algerian National Waste Agency will organize an online event with exhibitions and debates on the sector. The show is aimed at local and foreign players. Brazilian presence is expected.
The Arab country announced a 10-year agreement to purchase 50,000 to 100,000 electric cars of the Lucid brand, which is building a plant in the country.
Brazil’s bank provided a USD 7 million credit to the company Cipalam requiring a commitment to run inventory of greenhouse gas emissions.
Organizers of the Arab International Investor Forum expect Latin American presence. The event, which focuses on sustainablity, will take place in Paris in May and aims to bring together investors and project heads. Registration for the event’s award is open.
In a lecture at the Arab Brazilian Chamber on Friday (1), Brazil’s Environment minister Joaquim Leite expressed interest in attracting investment from the Arab countries for carbon-credit generating projects. The government will present a framework for this market next month.
The emirate issued a resolution regulating the use of bicycles and electric bikes and scooters in a bid to transform Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city and promote environmentally friendly modes of transport.
The Brazilian mining company is producing sand from the reuse of iron ore tailings. It could be used to coat asphalt paving with environmental and economic advantages.
