Members of the Saudi legislative body Majlis Al-Shura had meetings at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with representatives of the National Congress in Brasília.
The group of major world economies is having a week of activities in Rio de Janeiro from Monday (22) through Friday (26). High-level meetings on finance and development will be held, along with the pre-launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty.
ABPA projects that the detection of the Newcastle virus in the state of Rio Grande do Sul won’t impact more than 15% of chicken exports in the worst-case scenario. Brazil halted exports from the state to some countries including Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, as per sanitary agreements.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) opened in May a center in São Paulo to promote the country as a travel destination to Brazilians. The nonstop route between Casablanca and São Paulo is expected to encourage travel.
New ambassador from Sudan to Brazil Ahmed Eltigani Mohamed Swar visited the Arab-Brazilian Chamber on Thursday (18), when he spoke with ANBA. Diplomat wants to use his stint in Brazil to pave the way for Sudan’s recovery with Brazilian technologies and expertise.
Saudia carrier and German developer Lilium NV entered into an agreement to purchase 50 confirmed eVTOL jets, with an option for an additional 50 aircraft.
Country produced record-high 43 billion liters of ethanol and biodiesel in 2023. Ethanol output rose by 15.5%, and biodiesel 20%.
Arab country was the third largest importer of beef from Brazil in the first half of the year, only behind China and the United States. Purchases stepped up both in volume and value.
Al Buraimi Industrial City received new investments during the first half of 2024, with 15 projects being implemented. On the borderline with the UAE, the city has grown as a destination for companies.
Palestine’s ambassador to Brazil Ibrahim Alzeben said Brazil’s ratification of the Mercosur-Palestine free trade agreement encourages other countries in the bloc to do the same and aids in the process of peace. He highlights the political relevance of the Brazilian action.
Two students from private high schools in São Paulo visited the head office of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (16) to know more about its work in international relations. They are part of vocational program Guide-U.
Through an agreement with an international corporation, Iraqi authorities are calling foreign companies to bid for the expansion and operation of Baghdad’s airport. The deadline to submit bids is September 12.
For the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the United Arab Emirates to progress, online meetings are set to occur in July and August, as well as an in-person negotiation in September. Finalization and signing of the deal are scheduled to November, during the G20 summit in Rio.
Arab country will host the inaugural Esports Olympics, IOC announced. A city and venue, the specific timing of the event, the qualification process for the players and further details are yet to be worked out.
