The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the sum of all goods and services produced in the country, posted growth of 7.5 % in 2010 compared with the previous year. It is the highest rate since 1986.

The Arab country receives around 200,000 tourists a year for aesthetic treatment with Dead Sea mud, for example. The country is in the fifth place worldwide in therapeutic medicine.

Brazilian output grew 6.3% in January compared with the same month of 2010, but declined by 2.65% compared with December, due to halted production at some rigs.

The figure was recorded from February 1st to 25th. According to the Central Bank, spot market dollar purchases have raised the Brazilian foreign exchange reserves by US$ 7.166 billion.

The main economies of the Middle East and North Africa should have average inflation of 12% in 2011, according to projections disclosed at an investor conference in Jordan.

The Brazilian Fruit Institute stand at Gulfood fair, in the United Arab Emirates, is being greatly sought by Arab buyers. Brazilian exhibitors are optimistic regarding the event.

From March 21 to April 13, the Arab Culture Institute should promote course ‘Arab Countries: current conjecture and perspectives’, in São Paulo, with eight meetings with specialists and professors.