Nizar Yagizi, Syria’s Health minister visited the Arab Chamber and said that his country is looking not only for exporters to meet the local demand, but also investors that can help in the reconstruction of the pharmaceutical industry.

An IMF report on the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan states that the region’s oil exporters will grow 1.7% this year, while oil importers will see a 4.3% expansion.

Buyers from Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon joined in for Brasil Auto Parts, a buyer project from the Brazilian Auto Parts Manufacturers Association and Apex-Brasil.