Data from February, which still do not reflect the US–Israel war with Iran, show the UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top importers of Brazilian chicken.
Emirates and Qatar Airways, which have direct flights to Brazil, resume limited operations. Shipping companies suspend bookings.
In phone calls with ministers from countries affected by the conflict, Mauro Vieira discussed the situation of Brazilians, who may obtain emergency transit visas in Saudi Arabia.
Federal decree establishes rules that may be applied when imports from a country with which Brazil has a trade agreement cause serious harm to domestic industry.
Amid attacks on Arab countries in the context of the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of International Relations and secretary-general, Mohamad Orra Mourad, says the main concern is people and that the institution is available to help maintain the flow of supplies to the region.
Industry group ABPA says companies and the government are acting to guarantee deliveries to Arab ports despite the conflict, maintaining supply.
The Arab country called on residents to sign up on the national volunteer platform to support efforts in response to Iran’s attacks. There are opportunities to help in health, engineering, logistics, administration, regulation, and other areas.
Stock exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will resume trading on Wednesday (4), according to an official announcement. Schools and universities will continue operating remotely until Friday (6).
The country created an option to transport passengers through its airspace, which remains closed, as does Qatar’s. Jordan reopened to commercial flights, and Brazil is negotiating transit visas with Saudi Arabia.
In the fourth quarter, the economy grew 0.1% compared to the third quarter, statistics office IBGE said.
Mauro Vieira discussed the Middle East conflict, flight suspensions affecting Brazilians in the UAE, and the country’s Mercosur negotiations with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Emirates advises that only passengers whose flights have been rescheduled should head to the terminals.
The conflict that began on Saturday (28) affected flights from Brazil to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Airlines operating in the region are advising their passengers.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries made the decision after oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a tanker route, were halted due to the conflict in the Middle East.
