Private sector, government and academic representatives discussed investment and business diversification between Brazil and the Arab countries. More strategic alliances and a focus on technology, logistics and bilateral agreements were the highlights of the panel ‘Economic Integration for Competitiveness and Investments’ of the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries.

In a panel at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries, experts invited participants to think about ‘Business and Innovation’ differently. ‘In order to change, it is necessary to strip off beliefs,’ said philosopher Anna Flavia Ribeiro.

The first panel of the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries brought out the complexities and opportunities of the current global landscape.

The potential for a more strategic relationship is significant, emphasized Khaled Hanafy, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries. In a panel, executives from the Chambers of Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan spoke on the future of this connection.