During the most important month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims go on a fast from sunup to sundown. Businesses, public buildings and schools operate with reduced opening hours.
Sector turnover is expected to reach USD 313.2 billion within four years. Growth will be driven by expansion of the economy and the population, as well as tourism.
The USD 3.934 billion surplus is the highest for an April since 2015, according to the Central Bank. The first four months of the year saw a primary surplus of USD 4.604 billion.
The former minister of Agriculture will give a lecture on the sector outlooks on June 5 in São Paulo. The event is open to business owners and executives.
Argentina was the only signatory country that hadn’t yet ratified the free trade agreement, which can now go into effect.
State-owned company decided to exercise its right in three areas of the Santos Basin. The company will be the operator with a minimum share of 30%.
Brazilian natural stones producers struck sales deals at the Middle East Stone Fair, which ended this Thursday in the UAE. The Arab Chamber and industry association Abirochas organized Brazil’s participation.
OPEC members and other large producers decided to keep output cuts until March 2018.
Brazil’s CI Intercâmbio e Viagem has added the United Arab Emirates to its portfolio of destinations for people wishing to study English abroad.
Fábrica Di Chocolate, a firm from Santa Catarina, sells a product called fondue express, which consists of fruits covered in chocolate, in seven countries. A shopping mall in Kuwait hosts a franchise of the business.
Brazil’s National Federal of Industry output indicator dropped. Sentiment also worsened regarding employment, demand, exports and inputs.
The Gulf country kicked off its Sahim project this Wednesday. The goal is to promote the use of clean energies. Presently, 96% of all electricity in the country is gas-based.
The increase took place in April over March with the debt reaching BRL 3.24 trillion (USD 988 billion), according to data from the National Treasure.
The Edward Said Chair will sponsor the event ‘Time in waiting: exile in Palestinian cinema’ on May 29th in São Paulo. Professor Geraldo Campos will discuss the issue of returning to the homeland and art production in the Arab country.

