According to a bulletin issued by the International Energy Agency, the country’s output grew at pre-war levels. Iran, on the other hand, had issues stemming from economic sanctions.
Oussama Mellouli won the gold in London. In the games, the other Arab to reach the highest position on the podium was the Algerian Taoufik Makhloufi, in the men’s 1,500 metres.
The level of employment has dropped in June, with 0.2% reduction over May and 1.8% over the same period last year. This was the fourth month running of negative results.
The literary event that began on Thursday, in São Paulo, includes comics about Islam, new releases, book distribution to the public and a debate about the culture of the Middle East and North Africa.
The country was chosen as a destination for Brazilian sweets, chocolate and peanuts. An agreement between Apex and Abicab associations will invest 5.3 million reals in promotion in six countries.
Mendes Ribeiro (Agriculture) said that Brazilian grain production should reach 166 million tonnes this year. The IBGE, however, forecasts a crop of 163 million tonnes.
Vehicle and implement manufacturing company posted revenues and net profit declines. However, exports were up in Brazilian currency, and the enterprise already sees improvement in the domestic market.
In practice, the benefits for the bloc will depend on the steps the government of Venezuela will take from now on. Companies want compliancy with agreements and guarantees to invest.
The period will be much more favourable to the Brazilian economy, according to the heads of public and private institutions.
The organisation promoted a meeting with around 20 companies on Wednesday (08) to show the work it offers. The institution operates as a facilitator of business between Brazilians and Arabs.
The World Bank will provide subsidies to fight the dry spell underway in the Arab country. The goal is to ensure food security.
The president will have a busy second-half schedule. She will open the UN General Assembly in September in the USA and partake in the Summit of South American-Arab Countries (Aspa) in October.
The state has created the ‘Origem Minas’, to promote, in Brazil and abroad, the quality and diversification of agriculture and livestock products. Meetings with importers are scheduled.
Foreign sales amounted to US$ 429 million in July, a 20% decline from the same month of 2011. The volume shipped, however, was up 0.7%.

