On the 71st anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on July 2, the president of the institution, diplomat Osmar Chohfi (pictured), writes article where he looks back at its early years and talks about the current innovative projects in support of trade digitization, halal production, and startups.
Muslim-majority countries are celebrating the Feast of Sacrifice this week, with holidays, prayer, and celebrations with family and friends.
In the International Football Federation’s latest men’s football rankings, Morocco appears as the best-placed Arab country, despite losing two positions. The Moroccans clinched fourth place at the 2022 World Cup.
The Xingu Fruit brand buys açaí from cooperatives and associations in Pará, exports to the United Arab Emirates and is in talks with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Apéu Polpas, Fitobel, and Bellamazon Açaí have already joined, and other companies in the state are interested in the project to bring Brazilian foods to Muslim markets through training, commercial promotion, and support for certification.
Venezuelan ambassador to Cairo, Wilmer Barrientos Fernández, talked to businesspeople from Egypt earlier this week on the changes in his country towards economic diversification. He praised the work of the Arab Brazilian Chamber in favor of Arab-Brazilian relations.
The Brazilian government created the Flex License for export and import authorizations. It can be used for several transactions, saving time and cost.
Brazilian major biofuel company Atvos announced the transfer of USD 1.3 billion of its debt, thus allowing it to leave judicial recovery and pave the way for the investments of Arab fund Mubadala.
The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein released a note regretting Japan’s decision to suspend purchases of poultry from the state of Espírito Santo, where avian influenza was detected in a backyard plant. ABPA informed Brazilian industrial poultry plants remain free of any cases of the disease.
The Brazilian brand received the Superior Taste Award 2023, one of the most prestigious worldwide food and beverage awards. The company works with flavors connected to the Amazon and caters to the Arab world.
President Lula announced this Tuesday (27) a 26.8% increase in credit for Brazilian agriculture production in 2023/2024. Special incentives and financing conditions will be available for environmentally sustainable production.
Adel Mahmoud carves in date palm rigs that would be discarded, turning them into works of art. Popular among Egyptians, the artisan aims to export.
Brazil shipped 11,900 tonnes of fresh and processed eggs abroad from January to May 2023. Japan was the leading buyer and displaced the UAE, which had that position last year.
Brazil’s Ports and Airports minister Márcio França announced measures to increase security and fight organized crime in airports.
