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.

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.

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.

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.