Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president Osmar Chohfi participates in a Lide mission to the Gulf and spoke during a conference in Riyadh about the moment of opportunity for Brazilian companies in the Middle East country.
Event in Não-Me-Toque, Rio Grande do Sul state, gathers agribusiness enterprises, exhibitors, and international buyers.
Speaking at a Lide conference in Riyadh, an executive from the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer talked about his company’s plans for the Arab country, including the possibility of establishing a local operation and selling C-390 Millennium aircraft.
WAM presented in Nairobi the White Paper of the 2nd Global Media Congress that took place in Abu Dhabi last November. The paper explores the role of artificial intelligence in newsrooms.
Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce President Osmar Chohfi is part of the business delegation that have appointments in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates from March 3 to 8. Mission is focused on investments and business opportunities.
All sectors of the economy grew last year, particularly agriculture, which posted a 15.1% expansion from 2022.
During event in São Paulo, Egypt’s Minister of Finance called for efforts in social protection, while UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs spoke of financial inclusion. Brazil’s Fernando Haddad wants more international cooperation so that the rich “contribute their fair share in taxes.”
The resurgence of tourism and the hosting of conferences towards the end of the year bolstered the growth. Passenger traffic is projected to reach 140 million by 2024.
Mayor Chico Brasileiro signed a memorandum with Jordanian ambassador Maen Masadeh making Jordan’s Petra and Brazil’s Foz sister cities. Agreement will bring about cooperation across multiple areas.
ApexBrazil and partner organizations hold a free online event on March 7 on the Brasil Export platform, with the launch of Brazil’s 2024 trade promotion calendar.
Karola Braga participates in Desert X in AIUla, Saudi Arabia, with an installation that evokes the memory and scents of the incense trade route. Festival co-curator Marcello Dantas is from Brazil, too.
Brazilian imports of fertilizers were the highest in the past five years, Conab reported. Postponement of nitrogen acquisitions last year boosted the result.
JBS/Seara and ABPA donated 10,000 kilos of chicken meat for U.N. actions.
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the two countries put in a “hard work” and implemented beneficial but challenging reforms.
