In 2010, 3.33 million passenger and light cargo vehicles were sold in Brazil. This year, the National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distributors is expecting automobile sales to increase by 4.2%.
A group of 100 producers from the north of the state of Paraná, who export coffee through trading companies, is establishing a cooperative to pack and sell coffee directly to buyers.
Mohsen Bilal, responsible for Information, said that Brazil is an example of ethnic and religious tolerance. He participated in a dinner offered by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, in São Paulo.
The conclusion is from a survey conducted by international consultancy firm Grant Thornton among executives from companies in 39 countries. Brazil ranks second in its region and fifth in the world.
Mohsen Bilal, the Syrian minister of Information, met with mayor Gilberto Kassab this Tuesday. He has come to Brazil to attend the inauguration of president Dilma Rousseff.
The educational toys made by Gamar are already spread all over Brazil and also over nine countries in Europe. Now, the company plans to increase exports by 20%.
Brazilian foreign currency reserves reached US$ 288.575 billion on December 31st, 2010. There was growth of US$ 49.521 billion as against the reserves at the end of 2009.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber has included participation in three more international fairs in its calendar: Libya Build, in Tripoli, Food Arabia, in Jeddah, and Sahara Expo, in Cairo.
The Brazilian government forecasts 13% growth in foreign sales compared with 2010. Developing countries should be responsible for driving business.
The figure reached a record last year. Brazil posted a US$ 20.1 billion trade surplus and had a 1.3% share of exports worldwide.
Analysts have maintained their economic growth projection for this year. According to the Central Bank, the expected growth in industrial output has gone from 5.31% to 5.30%.
Brazil boosted its cashew and Brazil nut exports to the Arab world by 40% from January to November last year. The state of Ceará contributed the most to sales.
In her first address as the president of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff called on all to join for the growth of the country. She was greeted by approximately 30 international authorities.
Mahmoud Abbas gave thanks for the official recognition of the Palestinian State by the Brazilian government. The event was accompanied by politicians, diplomats and Arab community representatives.
