An initiative spearheaded by ApexBrasil and Abicalçados has selected the countries where it will promote Brazilian-made footwear throughout the 2026–2027 biennium. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are among them.
Marcelle Ghieh moved to a new country with her family as a teenager and now dedicates herself to officiating ceremonies for Arab immigrants.
Lawyer and consultant Caio Favaretto advocates for the adoption of a regulatory framework for Islamic finance in Brazil as a strategy to attract foreign investment from Muslim-majority countries, including funding for climate transition projects.
Installation “Sfumato” by Karola Braga was part of the Desert X exhibition in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Now, it is competing for the top olfactory art award in Los Angeles. The winner will be announced in May.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber participated in two debates at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) through executive Rafael Solimeo. Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Khaled Hanafy also spoke.
Presidente do Instituto da Cultura Árabe, Natália Calfat, fala sobre o assunto neste sábado (12), às 16 horas, no Esporte Clube Sírio. Participação é aberta ao público e gratuita.
Young agricultural professionals from Angola and Guinea-Bissau will receive training in cocoa and cashew nuts through a cooperation between the Brazil-Africa Institute and the government of the United Arab Emirates.
A delegation from the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce and Industry carried out a series of appointments in the state of São Paulo earlier this week. In a meeting at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber headquarters on Thursday, leaders discussed mutual support for the export of Saudi dates to Brazil and the sale of Brazilian products to Saudi Arabia.
The Brazilian Writers’ Union will release a bilingual online edition featuring Brazilian and Palestinian authors. At the project’s launch event, writer Milton Hatoum was honored.
The food and beverage trade fair featured exhibitors from at least six Arab countries, some of them in pavilions organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber. Beni Piatetzky, general director of Koelnmesse Brazil, believes there is room to increase the region’s participation.
In a lecture given on Wednesday (9) at the Anuga Select Brazil fair in São Paulo, International Halal Academy professor Alessandra Frisso presented the profile of Islam followers in terms of consumption and highlighted how they are strongly integrated into the digital world.
Exhibitors at the Anuga Select Brazil trade fair want to enter the Brazilian market with dates, olive oils, and spices, but they need local partners who understand consumer preferences and know where the customers are.
The North African family-owned company showcases its olive oils at the Anuga Select Brazil trade fair, aiming to compete with top European suppliers in the Brazilina market.
Startups led by women from member countries and partner nations can apply until May 4 for an award aimed at promoting female entrepreneurship.

