The country had 15,800 exporting companies in 1998. In 2017, the total of exporting companies reached 25,400.
The number of pilgrims that made their way to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, surpassed last year’s figures. The Hajj is considered the world’s largest annual religious gathering.
Applications can be made separately in each country or via organizations, in which case they are valid in several countries. Mariana Vicentini Taylor, of law firm Souto Correa, spoke on the subject at the Arab Chamber.
Preliminary results show that the Industry Confidence Index slid 0.8 point in August over July.
Until November, the university, in the city of Itajaí, will host a series of lectures on Arab countries. The first one is scheduled for next Thursday (23), with the Arab Chamber’s CEO, Michel Alaby, as the speaker. The topic is culture’s influence in doing business.
The period saw USD 5.389 billion worth of goods shipped from Brazil, while imports came out to USD 3.707 billion.
From January to July of this year, 2.9 million passengers went through the second-busiest airport in Morocco.
The award held by the government of the United Arab Emirates saw roughly 2,100 entries from 130 countries, with projects in categories including Food, Water, Health, Energy and High Schools.
The number of mergers and acquisitions totaled 906 between July 2017 and June 2018, according to KPMG. Deal-making involving tech companies was the highlight.
With registrations open, the event, with attorney Mariana Vicentini Taylor as speaker, is scheduled for the morning of August 21, at the Arab Chamber’s auditorium.
Food Ingredients South America will be held from August 21 to 23 in São Paulo. At least three Egyptian companies will take part as exhibitors.
Applicants will be selected on September 23 at Bourbon Convention Ibirapuera in Moema, São Paulo. Registration is available on the carrier’s website.
The ‘Smart Hajj’ is intended to assist with travel plans and even medical care for those taking the pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia.
Foreign sales of the Brazilian product totaled USD 3.5 billion from January to July. Arab countries imported USD 514 million worth of beef.
