The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding recognizes translations between Arabic and other languages and will include Portuguese in its 2027 edition. The announcement was made at an event at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber on Monday (19)
Fund aims to raise money for Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction.
Biomedical and dental specialists will also take part in a hypertension conference later this week.
Brazilian representatives and companies and investment agencies took part in a discussion on the potential for Sharjah to become a trade partner.
Guelmim-Oued Noun signed an agreement with the Santa Catarina state government to cooperate mainly in aquaculture, the blue economy, precision agriculture and offshore renewable energy.
Yasmin Zaher is the author of The Coin, a novel about the life and unexpected turns of a young Palestinian woman in New York. The writer says she draws inspiration from Clarice Lispector.
Diplomats from Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait visited Santa Catarina this week for meetings with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. Talks focused on expanding ties beyond trade.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked three Saudi and three UAE universities among the Arab world’s top 10 in its 2027 edition. Qatar, Lebanon, Oman and Jordan also have universities among the highest-ranked institutions.
Films produced or co-produced by 11 Arab countries will be screened from October 15 to 29, including titles that could compete for the 2027 Oscars.
The announcement by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture marked the 700th market opening since 2023.
Morocco’s capital is among Lonely Planet’s recommended destinations for 2027. Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Oman were also selected.
A staff member from the library of Lebanon’s Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) met with the team digitizing Arab immigrant documents at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
The institutions agreed to accelerate emergency health and infrastructure projects following a mission to the country. Measures focus on primary health care, malnutrition management and emergency centers.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 0.3% contraction in the region’s economy, primarily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but projects growth of 6.3% next year.

