Mauro Vieira discussed the Middle East conflict, flight suspensions affecting Brazilians in the UAE, and the country’s Mercosur negotiations with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Emirates advises that only passengers whose flights have been rescheduled should head to the terminals.
The conflict that began on Saturday (28) affected flights from Brazil to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Airlines operating in the region are advising their passengers.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries made the decision after oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a tanker route, were halted due to the conflict in the Middle East.
In January this year, 5,161 Brazilians visited the North African country, according to data from Morocco’s tourism office.
Brazil’s monetary council approved changes that relax deadlines, reduce requirements, and expand the scope of the Financing Exports Program.
In January, traffic totaled 12.37 million travelers on domestic and international flights, according to the Ministry of Ports and Airports.
A period of fasting, but also of celebrations and donations, the holy month of Islam sees an increase in money transfers sent by foreign workers in Qatar to their home countries.
Hitachi Energy’s Guarulhos unit will deliver 14 units by September, to be used in a city being built by the Arab country.
An International Monetary Fund staff team was in Damascus from February 15 to 19 to meet with local authorities.
The animals will be used for slaughter and must be delivered to Algerian ports by May 20.
The Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil hosted the Iftar of Ramadan Kareem 2026 on Tuesday evening (24) in Brasília, bringing together officials, diplomats, and other guests. Muslims observe Ramadan, a holy month during which they fast from dawn to sunset and share communal meals after nightfall. Nabil Adghoghi, dean of the Council of Arab
The Arab Tourism Organization chose February 25 to promote the region as a tourist destination. This year’s campaign theme is sustainability and culture. In 2025, the Middle East saw a 3% increase in international visitor arrivals and North Africa 11%, according to the UN.
Brazil’s president was received on Tuesday (24) in Abu Dhabi by Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Mercosur–UAE agreement was one of the topics discussed. Lula also invited the Arab country to join a tropical forest fund.
