The Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry announced projects to locally produce drug raw materials and reduce industry imports.
The Arab country reports improved environmental performance, climbing international rankings through actions such as investing in nature reserves, tree planting, and environmental education.
Spanish rider Tosha Schareina rides his motorcycle across desert terrain between Ha’il and Riyadh during a stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally that is taking place this January in Saudi Arabia. The world’s biggest off-road race started on January 3 and runs through January 17. ©Florent Gooden/DPPI/AFP
Brazil’s agriculture and livestock sector earned USD 169.2 billion from exports last year. Despite a slight drop in average prices, higher volumes sustained the performance.
Algeria, Egypt, and the UAE significantly increased Brazilian beef imports last year, helping Brazil set a record in shipments.
Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria are the three Arab national teams that have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Matches of this stage begin on Friday (9).
The renowned Brazilian psychiatrist is developing a platform that will use his digital clone for training. The project is being evaluated for sponsorship by Arab funds and aims to launch in the United Arab Emirates. Cury will also publish ten books in the Arab publishing market
The United Arab Emirates were Brazil’s largest importer of poultry meat in 2025, while Saudi Arabia ranked third. Both increased purchases. Despite avian flu challenges, shipment volumes grew during the year.
Alba achieved a historic output of 1.623 million metric tons last year, exceeding the annual target.
Bruno Leal, one of the founders of Mercafacil and an investor in Dubai, is organizing a trip in May to present opportunities in the emirate’s real estate market to Brazilians. Registration is open.
The Qatari airline will operate three daily flights between Doha and São Paulo International Airport starting February 19.
The Brazilian Tourist Board, in partnership with Exame magazine, is hosting an award to highlight projects that boosted inbound tourism in Brazil. Applications are open until January 24.
A professor, researcher, publisher, and writer, Brazilian João Baptista de Medeiros Vargens has released the book Under the Aegis of Minerva, in which he shares with readers his trajectory at UFRJ and stories from his career devoted to the Arabic language.
As a non-permanent member, Somalia took over the Security Council presidency on January 1 for a one-month term.
