The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), comprising 21 member countries, is putting in place mechanisms to ensure food safety in the Arab world during the pandemic. It is looking to map out demand and suppliers of 14 types of products.
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency reported in its website that drugs like nitazoxanide, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine now need prior authorization from the agency to be exported.
The pandemic paved the way for cooperation among different rungs in the global supply chain and made it easier for countries to enter into partnerships, according to the speakers in an Arab Brazilian Chamber webinar.
Industries such as transport and ports had to rise to the occasion so trade would keep flowing amid the pandemic. The crisis ultimately fast-tracked digital solutions within the industry, according to experts from Brazil and elsewhere who were featured in an Arab Chamber webinar.
In Brazil and the world over, the month of fasting in the Islamic calendar will be different this year. From April 23 to May 23, prayers and meals will happen indoors. Check out the schedule for Brazil.
Brazilian construction tool company is interested in doing business with countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
With 80 kinds of Lebanese sweets on offer, Alyah Sweets opened last November. Its commercial director believes the business knack he got from his Lebanese parents is one of his best tools to make it through the Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
Next Wednesday (22) will see the second live stream since the lockdown began, this time focusing on logistics amid the pandemic. The events feature Brazilian and foreign speakers, with simultaneous translation into Brazilian Portuguese and English.
Crowdfunding expects to raise USD 15,000 from people and companies for buying masks and other individual protection equipment for hospitals.
The philanthropy department at São Paulo’s Esporte Clube Sírio intends to deliver 2,500 cloth coverings a week to kids and their families. A project supporter, the Arab Brazilian Chamber is accepting donations.
Brazilian company Plotter Racks produced equipment that uses R290 propane, a fluid that doesn’t harm the ozone layer. It plans on exporting the eco-friendly product.
The Arab Chamber will host next Wednesday (22) its second online conference since the shutdown. Brazilian and foreign speakers will discuss issues in logistics and transportation of goods in international trade.
The rental platform put out a new version of its ‘Experiences’ project as people around the world self-isolate. Fifty online classes, presentations and rides are on offer, including one from a Moroccan family.
Arab country has opened up for cattle, sheep and goat meat. Negotiations were underway about the requirements of the International Sanitary Certificate for exporting products and whether Kuwait would accept the list of establishments laid down in the Federal Inspection Service.
