The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is bringing 15 companies to take part in the supermarket trade fair, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate the import tariff on olive oil is expected to boost business.

The Brazilian couple Catia and Ricardo Ramos joined forces with the Lebanese descendant Hassan Ali Abdullah to start Ono Boutique de Carnes Halal. Located in the east side of the city, the store offers food products targeted towards Arab and Muslim shoppers.

The Gulf country has deposited its instrument of acceptance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which is aimed at curbing harmful subsidies that contribute to overfishing and promoting the sustainable management of global marine resources.

Brazilian manufacturing plants are expected to put out a combined 45.9 million tons of sugar during the 2025/2026 season according to National Supply Company projections. The product gets exported to Arab markets.

Authorities from the United Arab Emirates are currently in Brazil for appointments ahead of the BRICS Summit as well as meetings with local officials and institutions. They said the country is a key trading and investment partner.