The Arab country’s Ministry of Economy and Industry authorized food, chemicals, textiles, and engineering companies to operate in the country in Q1 of this year.
Sales to Middle East and North Africa countries increased in the first quarter of the year despite a slowdown in overall exports from Brazil to the region.
Sales from Egypt to the Brazilian market increased by 99.2% in the first quarter of this year. Shipments from Brazil to the Arab country were also up, especially those of cotton and live cattle.
The unit will be located in the city of Jeddah, with a food processing capacity of 40,000 tons per year. Operations are slated to begin in 2026.
Brazil has 10 million women leading small businesses. Among those already exporting and those aiming to get there, the Arab market is one of the key targets.
Tabla publishing house releases the Portuguese edition of The Disappearance of Mr. Nobody by Ahmed Taibaoui, winner of the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature.
With operations in Brazil and Egypt, the Canadian company provides services for those who want to reduce their plastic footprint while also helping to fight poverty.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion presented economic data for 2024, including commercial registrations and foreign direct investment, both of which rose.
Promo Trend Travel is starting to promote the new destination to Brazilian clients. Meanwhile, an Egyptian company aims to double the number of Brazilian tourists traveling to the North African country this year.
Daniela Dornellas, creator of Fashion Meeting, takes a group of professionals every year on a cultural and business immersion trip to the Arab country.
Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco are the travel destinations of Brazilian businesspeople from late May to early June. A webinar presented business opportunities and details about the consumer markets in these countries.
A disruption in oil exports impacted the Arab country’s growth last year, but GDP is expected to benefit from the sector’s expansion in 2025, according to the IMF. Libyans are currently producing nearly 1.4 million barrels per day.
The work Dirt and the Stars by Ahmed Lutfi features a collection of short stories inspired by legends, poets, kings, and Arab oral traditions from the pre-Islamic period. The Brazilian edition was published by Rua do Sabão publishing house.
The North African country is participating in the WTM Latin America for the first time, aiming to promote its destinations among industry professionals. A partnership with airlines will help boost visibility and drive further tourism growth.
