The Brazil Africa Forum in São Paulo featured discussions regarding the continent’s development and existing cooperation possibilities. The Arab Brazilian Chamber’s secretary-general was one of the panelists.

Arab Chamber held a cycle of lectures addressing consumer habits in the region. According to experts, consumption has become more virtual and renewed itself acrros the Arab countries.

A memorandum of understanding signed this Tuesday should boost cooperation between both institutions. Its goals include bringing companies based in São Paulo closer to the Arab market, thus diversifying Brazilian exports.

Egyptian artist and businessman Essam Elbattal established in Canela, Serra Gaúcha, a museum with a pharaonic setting of Ancient Egypt. Venue features an internal pyramid with sarcophagus and hieroglyphs. Visitors may dress up in tunics, wigs and turbans.