Brazilian companies grossed USD 253 million from leather and footwear part exports from January to July.
During the first half of this year, Saudi Arabia imported the equivalent to 57% of last year’s total figure. Key import partners include Japan, United States, and South Korea.
Luiza Trajano, board chair of Brazilian market-leading retail chain Magazine Luiza, will participate in a roundtable next Wednesday (31) at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, alongside BRF executive manager Helena Araújo and other influential businesswomen. Registration is open to watch the live event in Portuguese online.
The company said it will lower aviation kerosene prices to distributors.
At an event, a minister of the Arab country informed his intention to create Tunisia’s space agency.
Recently launched, the project covers five Latin countries but wants to reach all Latin American and Arab nations. Digital initiatives involving children and teens’ education are among the group’s ambitions.
Ibrahim Alzeben, Ambassador of Palestine to Brazil, received this Tuesday (23) the Order of Merit Grand Cross from the Brazilian Military Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Several countries, including Arabs, have been expressing interest in joining BRICS. At the last summit, members agreed to open conversations on expansion.
Professor Wiliander Salomão has published four books on the Arab country and is preparing to release a new edition of his first one. His books share information about the history, economy and culture of the UAE.
At an event held by Sebrae in Rio de Janeiro, the secretary-general and CEO of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Tamer Mansour, spoke about essential steps in the internationalization of companies.
The screenings will occur at CineSesc, in São Paulo, on the festival’s return to the in-person format, from August 31 to September 7. Three films will be available on the Sesc Digital platform.
With the initiative, the organization seeks to assess contemporary Arab culture in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. The launch took place this Monday (22) at the Arab Brazilian Chamber headquarters in São Paulo.
Mansoura Glass Co. plans on increasing its current manufacturing capacity of 50 tonnes to 200 tonnes within five years. The company exports to Brazil.
The UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture will open submissions in about ten days; people from any country are eligible to participate. The event at the Arab Brazilian Chamber had the participation of laureates.

