The pilgrimage to Mecca usually sees over 2 million flock to Mecca. It will take place from July 28 to August 2 this year, with limits on pilgrim numbers to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
According to the World Trade Organization, early estimates were worse.
The Shashat Woman Cinema organization released seven short films made by up-and-coming women from Palestine. They address the conundrums of social distancing from their homes in the West Bank, Gaza, the United States, and Turkey.
A survey from NGO Estou Refugiado showed the main issues facing refugees in Brazil. According to the UNHCR, 1% of humanity struggles with forced displacements.”
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade show in Syria’s capital will not run from August 20 to 29 as previously expected. A new date is yet to be announced.
Federal government extended the border bans for 15 days.
Incoming non-nationals will be required to either show a recent PCR test negative for Covid-19 or get tested at the airport.
A food festival amid the pandemic will see food delivered to the doorsteps of Brasília residents on June 27 and 28. Hosted by the Institute of Arab-Brazilian Culture (Icab), the event will also feature online attractions.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is hosting the online conference ‘Brazil and Arab Countries: Economic Diplomacy’ next Wednesday (24) at 9 am, featuring diplomats from Brazil and Arab countries.
Virtual event hosted by the AfroChamber brought together tax and export specialists on Thursday (18). Arab Chamber secretary-general Tamer Mansour was featured.
Curfew hours will move from 6pm-6am to 7pm-5am as of Sunday, but the first phase of the plan to gradually restore normal life will be extended for another week.
Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed the need for tandem action to address issues stemming from the pandemic.
Law firm Crespo Gregio Advogados told ANBA about tax measures put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic that can bring some relief to enterprises struggling with the financial crisis.
The UNHCR released a schedule of virtual events to celebrate June 20, World Refugee Day.
