The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference will take place in the capital of the United Arab Emirates from November 1st to 4th. The event should feature over 1,600 exhibitors.

Companies from Palestine and Egypt, bring olive oil, dates, sweets and spices to the 15th edition of the Food Ingredients South America (Fisa) fair, which will continue until Thursday in São Paulo.

Brazil shipped 99 million pairs of shoes up until August. Sales totalled US$ 1 billion, representing growth of 10% over 2009. Saudi Arabia imported the equivalent of US$ 9 million.

Three university students from Porto Alegre established workshops to show children the history of Egypt in an interactive and creative way. Activities include the assembly of a mini museum.