Exports to the region totalled US$ 14.83 billion. The great stock of food, the European crisis and political problems pushed the drop. Brazilian imports from the Arab rose 11.15%.

Brazilian industry revenues were up 2.4% last year from the preceding one. To the National Confederation of Industries (CNI), however, it was a bad year for the processing industry.

Representatives of the federal government, of Minas Gerais and of FGV should participate in the Government Summit promoted by the Emirates, on the 11th. Focus is implementation of government programs.

Surrounded by waterfalls and made of colonial villas, the small city of Pirenópolis, in the state of Goiás, attracts tourists all year round. It’s just a 150-kilometre drive from Brasília.

Agreement provides that the Dubai-based airline will showcase its brand at the tracks during grand prix races. During the current season, the company will feature in 15 out of 19 events.

According to Brazil’s minister of Finance, Guido Mantega, the bids should take place before the first half of the year is through. The auctions will start in a month.