Sector sold US$ 1.681 billion abroad from January until April, a record for the period. The leading buyers were Germany, the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria.
The Jordan Tourism Board signed a partnership with Brazilian company Interamerican Network. The aim is to promote its tourist destinations among Brazilian operators and end consumers.
Saudi Arabia tops a mobile telephony competitiveness ranking covering 19 Arab countries. Jordan ranks second and Palestine, third.
The net inflow of foreign currency into Brazil concerns the period from the 1st to the 13th of May. Year-to-date, the foreign exchange surplus totals US$ 46 billion.
The cosmetics industry is expecting to do good business during the BeautyWorld Middle East fair, due May 24th to 26th in Dubai. Seven Brazilian enterprises are attending the event.
According to the World Bank, Brazil and five other emerging countries should be responsible for redefining the global economic framework in the near future.
The Institute of Arab Culture is promoting the 6th Arab World International Cinema Exhibition, from June 17th to 29th. The event features 15 films made in the Middle East and North Africa.
Disbursements by the Brazilian Development Bank reached US$ 15.2 billion in the first quarter, a 2% reduction over the same period of last year.
The company reversed losses of US$ 43.4 million incurred in the same period of 2010. Revenues and occupancy rates have increased as well.
Fernando Pimentel, head of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, is in favour of a discussion on the adoption of another exchange system for international transactions.
The figure was the result of US$ 5.8 billion in exports and US$ 4.3 billion in imports.
The Council of Arab Ambassadors to Brazil will pay a visit to the state of Rio Grande do Sul this week. Meeting with executives from the local Federation of Industries is a highlight of the schedule.
Emirates airline gives 50% off in ticket prices to children travelling from São Palo to Dubai along with two paying adults.
The Medical School of Ribeirão Preto and King Saud University are part of an institute for training on infectious diseases that promotes student exchange and research in the field.
