At an automakers’ association Anfavea event, Brazil’s president said the country’s automotive industry faces the challenge of competing for markets in Latin America and Africa and should not leave them to parent companies.
The Central Bank has allowed financial institutions and electronic payment companies in the country to work with international payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard in a move to modernize local finances.
On August 24 and 26, Brazilian exporters of processed foods will have the opportunity to sell to retailers from Bahrain, Egypt, and Jordan at a meeting organized by the Halal do Brasil Project.
A farmer drives a tractor in the Marajah village of the Mishkhab District north of Iraq’s central city of Najaf. In Najaf, desert farming has expanded significantly, with local agriculture authorities stating that crop yields have been boosted by new irrigation methods and increased rainfall this winter. ©Ahmad Al Rubaye/AFP
Once again a target in the conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran, the Arab country has ordered a return to online classes. Among other impacts of the war, traffic at Dubai International Airport fell 66% in March.
The emirate’s crown prince launched a program promoting the adoption of AI agents among companies, including training, incubators, and funding support.
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement signed a deal with the Brazilian planemaker for a firm order of 10 planes and an option to purchase 10 more.
Brazilian meatpacker announced the completion of a partnership with HPDC, owned by a Saudi fund, launching a joint halal products business. The new company is preparing an IPO on the Saudi stock exchange.
Researchers from Brazil, Egypt, China, Iran, Russia, and South Africa can apply for funding for collaborative projects in areas such as mental health diagnostics and climate event forecasting. Applications are open until June 16.
CFI Financial Group, founded in Lebanon and now with offices in several cities, will offer access to financial instruments such as fixed income and equities in Brazil.
In an article, São Paulo Instituto Cervantes Director Daniel Gallego Arcas reflects on the Muslim heritage in the Iberian Peninsula that contributed to the development of mathematics, science, and philosophy.
The Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture has selected six projects promoting innovation in agriculture with efficient water use. Krilltech represents Brazil in the competition.
DMCC executive chairman and CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem says the Cacao Center will bring buyers and suppliers together and include processing infrastructure.
A subsidiary of Qatar National Bank (QNB) will finance a Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility in Egypt. The project is being launched with the ambition of becoming the largest SAF initiative in the Middle East and Africa.
