Family tourism for Muslims was one of the themes of meetings held by the secretary-general & CEO of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Tamer Mansour, in the city. The appointments occurred at the invitation of the city government of Foz do Iguaçu.

Another case of avian influenza was detected in Brazil, this time in Rio Grande do Sul but again in a wild bird and not in the productive sector; consequently, the country remains free from the disease. A statement from Brazil’s meat trade lobby ABPA and a Rio Grande do Sul poultry organization said exports stay as usual.

The Dubai Crocodile Park gathers 250 animals in an environment that seeks to simulate the natural habitat of the species. The venue also shows the history of the crocodile and aims to raise awareness on its conservation.