During the FII Priority, Aloizio Mercadante, President of the Brazilian state development bank BNDES, highlighted Brazil’s green and energy potential, in a bid to attract investments from the Gulf.
At the FII Priority, held in Rio de Janeiro by a Saudi Arabia’s institute, the Brazilian president spoke of the strong partnership between the two countries at BRICS and noted Brazil has plenty of stability to offer.
The institution’s international relations vice president Mohamad Mourad said Brazilian officials brought a message of optimism in regard of the country’s growth, and the 2025 edition has been confirmed.
Saudi Arabia’s officials expect the number of pilgrims to exceed last year’s 1.8 million. Hajj officially begins on Friday (14).
Mara Gabrilli will be part of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the 2025-2028 term. This is the second time she joins the group.
The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was celebrated on Tuesday (11) in Brasília in an event held by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brazil. Mariam Almheiri, who served as the minister of climate change and environment in the Arab country, participated.
Mauro Vieira met with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting.
A Portuguese-Arabic illustrated practical guide by Norma Simão Adad Mirandola was launched last weekend by Adonis publishing house. The book first started as a word list created by Mirandola to help her daughter learn Arabic. They are Syrian descendants.
The three Arab leading buyers of poultry from Brazil stepped up their imports in May, ABPA says. The UAE are the second leading importer, followed by Saudi Arabia in third, and Iraq in sixth.
Morocco’s flagship carrier will resume its direct route between Casa Blanca and São Paulo starting December, with three weekly flights. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Wednesday (12).
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber welcomed a group of Saudi young entrepreneurs led by the country’s Social Development Bank who expressed interest in cooperating and striking partnerships with new businesses in Brazilian industries such as gaming.
Since June 10, 1974, the two countries have maintained diplomatic relations that’ve evolved into an intensive trade. In an exclusive interview with ANBA, the UAE’s ambassador to Brasília, Saleh Alsuwaidi, said cooperation between the countries also encompasses culture, tourism and defense.
June 26 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. An event in Brasília opened the celebration program.
In an exclusive interview with ANBA, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira speaks about the conflict in Palestine and expresses his concern about the humanitarian issue. He also addresses the expansion of trade, investment and diplomatic ties between Brazil and Arab and Asian nations.

