Owned by a Lebanese Brazilian family, Tanabi-based furniture business JB Bechara has changed its processes, prioritizing diversity, social action and sustainability. Furniture is its focus since the arrival of the immigrant great-grandparent in 1921.
Brazil’s bank provided a USD 7 million credit to the company Cipalam requiring a commitment to run inventory of greenhouse gas emissions.
Research shows that municipalities that are tourism hubs or commodity-exporting hubs are contributing to the reduction of unemployment in the country.
The Brazilian industry shipped 13 million pairs of shoes in March, with a sharp increase in volume. Demand from the United States has gone up.
Agricultural leaders from countries like Djibouti have demanded greater access to technology and financing. They believe Brazil could be a strategic partner.
The biennial event that established itself as a gathering place for Arabs and Brazilians will take place on July 4 in São Paulo. This edition will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and it’ll focus on innovation.
The Egyptian market has been experiencing a surge in poultry protein prices in recent weeks, limiting purchases during Ramadan, a period when they usually increase.
The International Monetary Fund reached an agreement with Lebanon for a four-year extended fund facility that will however only get full approval if the Arab country enacts a series of reforms.
The Jordan Tourism Board held a seminar on the subject in Brazil this Wednesday (6). Executives are also looking forward to meeting with leaders of different religions to discuss suggestions and demands.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre executives are visiting Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and São Paulo this and next week. They will join B2Bs and meetings with authorities as well as visiting production projects. Seminars will take place in the capital cities of the three states.
According to the Brazilian National Supply Company, 269.3 million tonnes of grains are expected to be harvested in Brazil in 2021/2022. The most significant volumes will be soybeans and maize.
Alexandre de Gusmão Foundation president Márcia Loureiro visited the Arab Brazilian Chamber to discuss a collaboration in developing content that could deepen the knowledge between Brazil and the Arab world. FUNAG operates in intellectual production regarding topics such as diplomatic history and foreign affairs.
Together with Ministry of Economy and SEBRAE, Anprotec selects up to 300 small-sized enterprises based in Brazil to implement innovative business ideas. Registration is until Sunday (10).
The Library of Lebanese university USEK has established cooperation with the Moise Khayrallah Center in the United States. Through it, a digital collection of journals and newspapers published by Arab immigrants in Latin America will be processed with OCR technology, facilitating research.
