The country is a growing supplier of humanitarian aid around the world, according to the Doctors Without Borders non-governmental organization. The NGO’s main projects are in Somalia.
Brazilian banks will be able to raise funds abroad to fund domestic companies operating out of the country. The measure will aid the internationalization of these businesses.
The City Hall celebrated the 30 years of Arab events promoted by Jerusalem Institute. Leaders at the Arab Brazilian Chamber were also honoured for their contributions to the city.
The main agricultural sector company in Sudan will expand production capacity and develop new business. Apart from own capital, the organisation aims to seek financing and established share fund.
Poverty in the region has declined by 17 percentage points in ten years, according to an Eclac survey. The rate dropped from 48.4% to 31.4%.
The country lost most its oil revenues upon separating from the South and is betting on agriculture to make up for it. On the other hand, Arab nations need a place in which to produce food.
Antônio Patriota discussed the Syrian situation with the League of Arab States secretary general. Brazil is waiting on the UN Security Council’s analysis before manifesting itself on human rights.
Directors of Al Sharif Co., which exports herbs, pepper and seeds from Egypt, are visiting Brazil seeking new buyers. They want to boost their sales to the country.
The logistics company of the United Arab Emirates should start operating in Pernambuco in the second half of December. The company also plans to work in other Brazilian states.
UN launches its “The future we want” campaign for the Rio+20 Conference, which will discuss sustainable development in Rio in 2012. The objective is to get society involved in the debate.
In the Brazilian Mid-South, 479.3 million tonnes of sugarcane have been processed from January 1st to November 15th, a figure 9% lower than in the same period of the last crop.
The bloc announced further measures against the country to pressure president Bashar Al Assad to end repression of protests. Last Sunday, the Arab League approved sanctions against Syria.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development warned that the euro zone may be entering a recession. Brazil should grow 3.4% this year, according to the organisation.
Francisco das Chagas Neto learnt the secrets of Arab cuisine, established CH Doces and sells to the main typical restaurants in the centre of São Paulo and to nine other states.
