The Lebanese-born Safa Jubran came to Brazil when her country was in a civil war. Here, she built a career which transformed her into a bridge between Arab literature and Brazilians.

The Avebom company, which ships poultry cuts to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, wants to expand operations in the region and expects sales to the Arabs to eventually account for 30% of exports.

The neonatology equipment producer has increased sales to the foreign market in the first half. Latin America was the main destination, but the company also exports to Arab nations.

The Federation of Industries of Santa Catarina (Fiesc) will hold a seminar in Florianópolis to launch a mission to the Emirates and Qatar. Michel Alaby, of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, will speak.