Foreign sales amounted to 95,800 light vehicles, trucks and buses from January to March, up 7.6% from a year ago.
The administration plans to take advantage of the downtime afforded by the pandemic to overhaul the sector. In an interview with ANBA, Egypt’s ambassador to Brasília discussed the investments taking place to drive the industry.
A project from the Brazilian Confectionery Industry Association (Abicab) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is offering a year’s worth of one-on-one support to 20 enterprises starting out with foreign sales or would-be exporters. Registration opens on April 8.
The Saudi Social Development Bank (SDB) reached cooperation agreements with tech companies this week to help family-run enterprises put together online stores.
Mummies and sarcophaguses were moved into the newly opened National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in a parade designed to promote the country as a travel destination.
An online meeting hosted by the Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Center and Gepom will see researcher Muna Omran give a presentation, followed by a conversation with viewers, about how the Arab diaspora is featured in books by major Brazilian authors.
Cosmetics firm Bitarra Beauty has been around for 20 years and started a partnership with a representative in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year.
Garâa Sejenane Lake was added to the List of Wetlands of International Importance. It is home to several endangered species.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said the country will work to lead the coming green era. The megaprojects announced last week are set to plant 50 billion trees and reduce carbon emissions by 60% in the Middle East.
Companies must clear the way for women in all levels, said Claudia Massei, CEO of Siemens Oman, during webinar hosted by LIDE Mulher and supported by the Arab Brazilian Chamber’s women’s committee.
The Brazilian representative in Palestine, Alessandro Candeas, met with the country’s minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Riyad al-Maliki.
Egypt’s Suez Canal remained obstructed for around a week because of a stranded ship. This is expected to cause delays in the delivery of goods from Brazil to some Arab countries. The Canal is one of shortest shipping routes between Brazil and the Gulf.
Asma Al Thani aims to become the first Qatari woman to climb Mount Everest in April/May this year as part of her drive to inspire women and young people in the region to challenge stereotypes and fulfil their dreams.
Brazilian foreign trade chamber Camex zeroed import taxes on medicines for pain relief, sedation, intubation, and artificial respiration products, as well as monitors for ICUs. Now, the number of items to fight the pandemic with zero import duties reaches 628.
