São Paulo – Brazil should become self-sufficient in ammonia and urea production within five years, according to projections made by the minister of Agriculture, Reinhold Stephanes. The minister met with president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the president of Petrobras, José Sérgio Gabrielli, on this Tuesday (24th). At the meeting, Petrobras disclosed its plans
The declaration requires the country to treat foreign and local investors equally, and to promote responsible business practices. There are 41 other signatories, including Brazil.
The Brazilian market received nearly US$ 10 billion in foreign funds last month, the highest monthly figure since the Brazilian Central Bank started keeping track, in 1947.
Solemnities in several Brazilian cities will celebrate, this and next week, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The official date, created by the UN, is November 29th.
The Tuesday edition of The Big 5 News brings articles about Brazilian ceramic tile and frame exporters. The articles focus on the importance of the Arab market to the sectors.
The CEO of the Dubai-based company, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said that he is waiting on the company’s board to assess a feasibility report in order to decide whether to invest in the Brazilian state.
Air compressor manufacturing company Schulz is exhibiting at the Big 5 Show fair, in Dubai, for the first time and has already closed a deal. Other orders should be placed during the exhibition.
Brasília – In the third week of November, Brazil had a trade surplus of US$ 345 million, resulting from US$ 2.907 billion in exports and US$ 2.562 billion in imports. The figure points to a recovery of the trade surplus, after the country ran a deficit in the first week of the month (US$ 147
Company Santa Luzia, of frames and skirting boards, closed a sale to a construction company in the Emirates one day prior to the opening of the building sector fair, which began today, in Dubai.
The fertilizer division of Egyptian Orascom group signed a contract with the Brazilian FITCO for distribution of its products in Brazil and in other countries in South America.
The smallest of the seven United Arab Emirates is interested in establishing partnerships with Brazilian enterprises. A delegation of businessmen was there this Sunday (22nd) seeking opportunities.
Two building sector companies have offices in the Emirates and several projects in the country. The two presented themselves this Sunday in the Arab Brazilian Chamber construction seminar.
The PNA president Mahmoud Abbas ends his trip to Brazil with a visit to Porto Alegre. Authorities from the state of Rio Grande do Sul told him about the importance of the local Palestinian community.
The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, requested support and aid from the Brazilian head of state for negotiating with Israel. Lula, in turn, said that he is on the side of those who want dialogue.
