Imports to the Arab country also slid last year, by 12%, the Ministry of Trade and Industry reported.
The preview will start on January 22, and bookings can be made now. The full exhibition begins in October.
The Brazilian food company strengthens its foothold on the international market with manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia. It will invest USD 7.2 million in expanding capacity at facilities formerly owned by Joody Al Sharqiya Food.
Arab bloc imported 19.2% more coffee from Brazil in 2020 from the previous year. Highlights are North African countries. Algeria bought 310% more coffee from Brazil.
As Brazilian health regulator Anvisa approved emergency use of two COVID-19 vaccines, the first person was inoculated in São Paulo. Health minister said the immunization plan begins on Monday (18) in other states.
The event will feature activities from late January until mid-February. Francisco Tupy of Brazil will teach a class on the educational use of Minecraft in connection with software programming tools.
‘Middle East: Foreign Policy of Regional Powers’ will include five classes from January 26 to 30 with professor José Antonio Lima. Enrolment is open.
Driven by China, Asia is the top destination. Africa’s imports increased, particularly Egypt’s, up 15% from 2019. Other two Arab countries that increased their imports were Jordan, up 18%, and Yemen, 6.1%.
Population, continental size and cultural diversity makes Brazil an address for foreign companies that want to franchise.
Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman said USD 3 trillion of those investments would be in new projects as part of opportunities offered by the Vision 2030 reform program.
The amount will support the development of a social safety net for poor and vulnerable households.
Foreign sales of shoes from Brazil are expected to go up in 2021. Industry association Abicalçados believes that the e-commerce format will carry over into the post-Covid world.
The Dubai-based airline introduced a fifth weekly flight from Guarulhos International Airport to Dubai. Flights were daily before the pandemic.
The calendar has been revised due to the pandemic, and the Arab country will host the season opener on March 28.
