Author and psychanalyst Betty Milan took over the chair number 4 of the São Paulo Academy of Letters last week. Some of her literary works discuss her Arab origin.
Brazil increased international sales of halal poultry protein by 5% in the first two months of this year, according to ABPA. The period precedes Ramadan, which this year takes place from early April to early May.
The closing ceremony of the World Exhibition took place in Dubai on Thursday (31) and featured concerts by singers Norah Jones, Christina Aguilera, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
In a lecture at the Arab Brazilian Chamber on Friday (1), Brazil’s Environment minister Joaquim Leite expressed interest in attracting investment from the Arab countries for carbon-credit generating projects. The government will present a framework for this market next month.
The emirate issued a resolution regulating the use of bicycles and electric bikes and scooters in a bid to transform Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city and promote environmentally friendly modes of transport.
The Brazilian mining company is producing sand from the reuse of iron ore tailings. It could be used to coat asphalt paving with environmental and economic advantages.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce signed an MoU with the Itaipu Technological Park and the Union of Arab Chambers to work for startups. Another agreement was signed with the Arab organization Dhaman at the Annual Investment Meeting.
The first phase of ticket sales ended, and Brazil was among the top ten countries that most sought tickets to watch World Cup matches. The next sales round will open on April 5.
The Brazilian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Marcos Pontes, said that the National Center for Vaccine Technology, located in the city of Campinas, will make Brazil independent in vaccines still this year.
In a lecture, Joaquim Leite will address the issue to the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce members on Friday (1).
The portal made available by the organizers of the World Cup Qatar offers various options such as hotels, apartments, cruise ship cabins, and holiday accommodations for fans going to the Arab country to watch the games.
Tirso Meirelles met with fertilizer exporters at the Arab Brazilian Chamber international office in Dubai last week. The goal is to help solve the sector’s supply issues and keep crops’ productivity levels, especially in small and medium-sized properties.
The Arab country concluded the first phase of a study project to assess the state of its pearl oyster beds. The purpose was to encourage sustainable pearl fishing practices.
Almost 55% of master’s and doctoral students in the country are women. They are responsible for taking discoveries and innovation to several fields, including medicine and agriculture.
