The diplomat arrived in the Arab country last weekend to take up the post of ambassador of Brazil. His goals include diversifying trade and attracting investments.
Exports surpassed imports by USD 8.67 billion in 2023. Last year saw shipments to Arab countries increase by 9.2% and imports decrease by 28.9%. The main Brazilian export was sugar, and the leading Arab import was oil.
The Arab country is projected to grow 1.3% in 2023 and 1.4% this year, supported by favorable oil prices and reforms. Agriculture, construction, and services are driving the Omani economy.
A fifth frequency on the Dubai-Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires route was announced to start in December. The flight will depart on Saturdays from Dubai.
With pieces inspired by Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Vincenzo Visciglia captivates Arab buyers in the luxury industry.
The honorary consul of Tunisia to São Paulo, Rubens Hannun, and the Institutional Relations advisor of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, Bassel Latif, welcomed the new envoy, Nabil Lakhal, and his wife, Noura Korrab, at Guarulhos airport.
Saudi Arabia’s National Water Co. announced it has planted the trees as part of the country’s initiative to plant 10 billion trees. The regions selected regions surrounding the water treatment plants, so that the trees are nourished with treated water.
A survey by fintech Vixtra showed the share of sea, air, and land shipping costs in the price of goods imported to Brazil in the last five years. After price hikes during the pandemic, maritime shipping costs decreased last year but rose again in December, impacted by geopolitical issues.
The Brazilian company’s chief Global Strategy officer, Léo Carvalho, spoke to ANBA about Solix Ag Robotics, an AI-based technology solution for farms to help reduce emissions, save costs, and improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability. The robot has a 500-farm-long waiting list.
Data released by the Ministry of Tourism showed the country received 5.9 million international visitors in 2023, a number higher than in 2022 but still below 2019.
Concert features tracks of Ilha, the most recent album of the Lebanese Brazilian artist.
Glaucia Sousa has lived in the emirate for three years and established herself as a consultant for Brazilian companies that want to do business in the UAE. She also mentors expatriate women on financial awareness.
EDGE and the São Paulo state government will carry out a six-month trial of public security systems to identify critical areas and track criminal activities, among other capabilities.
Exports expanded both in revenue and volume, industry lobby ABPA reported. ABPA president Ricardo Santin believes this results from international promotion actions. Saudi Arabia is the top exporter.
