Foreign sales of the Brazilian commodity totalled US$ 581.57 million last year. In volume, shipments totalled 2.72 million bags, growth of 9.3%, according to figures disclosed by the Cecafé.

The embassy of Peru in Brazil confirmed to the Foreign Office that the Summit of South American-Arab Countries, scheduled for this month, was transferred to April due to crisis in some Arab nations.

Pictures and sculptures by 21 Brazilian artists should be shown at Gallery 76, starting on Wednesday. The exhibition is organized by Eric Art and has support of the embassy of Brazil in the Emirates.

The idea by Mirela Goi, which arose to increase her income, is working out. The sweet wrappers made by her on weekends already come to five countries, including the United Arab Emirates.