The funds are destined for urban development and housing programs in the metropolitan region of the state capital. The forecast is that 2 million people should benefit.
Brazilian sector exports totalled US$ 106.7 million in February, while imports reached US$ 502.4 million, according to the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association.
Survey shows a surplus of commercial facilities for rent in the emirate. Prices are expected to drop further in the region due to political unrest.
The International Labour Organization highlighted the efforts made over the last few days by the new Egyptian authorities to ensure freedom in the labour market.
It is at the Syrian-Lebanese hospital that many famous politicians, artists and businessmen take care of their health. The hospital is a centre of excellence in areas like cardiology and oncology.
Artisans from the North Coast of the state of Bahia sell various items made from the straw to Belgium, Chile, the United States, Italy and Portugal. Arabs are on the target of the entrepreneurs.
Average daily revenues from shipments grew by 35% compared with March last year. In the first two weeks of the month, a US$ 841 million surplus was recorded.
The Central Bank reduces estimates for economic growth. From the 4.5%, forecasted four weeks ago, growth expectations have dropped to 4.10%.
At a forum organized by the Al Jazeera Channel in Qatar, former Brazilian president called for rotating leaders and claimed that ‘the people, not the rulers, are the driving force of transformation.’
Professor Mamede Mustafa Jarouche is working on translation of the fourth volume of the ‘One Thousand and One Nights’. Since he started dedicating himself to the work, over 2,200 nights have gone by.
Revenues from sales of Brazilian wheat to the Arab world reached US$ 175 mn in January and February. In the whole of last year, sales reached US$ 37 mn. Product was shipped from Rio Grande do Sul.
A group of businessmen and engineers from Sudan should arrive in São Paulo on Tuesday to participate in the Feicon, a civil construction sector fair.
Publication ‘Arabismo: um tema e suas representações no Brasil e em Portugal’ features articles by Brazilian and Portuguese scholars on Arab culture and language in the two countries.
According to the Brazilian ambassador to Beirut, Paulo da Fontoura, the industry is thriving. The embassy will promote the presence of Brazil at Project Lebanon, a trade show for the industry due May.
