Since last year, global brands are creating more and more pieces for Islamic women. In Brazil, items such as kaftans are popular. And non-Muslim women are wearing them too.
The National Library Foundation has issued two public notices to promote Brazilian literature abroad. The programs will give support to local authors and foreign translators of Brazilian works.
A multilateral initiative will provide USD 340 million to support refugees and their host communities in both countries.
For the World Bank, Brazil should seek fiscal adjustment with an increase in the contribution period and reduction in subsidies for companies, as to avoid impact on low-income population.
The Brazilian printing industry grossed USD 78.3 million with the external market in Q2 of this year. Jordan was the leading buyer of printed cards.
The Brazilian state-run oil company is handing over its 66% stake in the block known as Carcará for USD 2.5 billion.
Brazil’s federal, state and local governments posted a combined USD 3 billion deficit in June, the poorest result for the month since record-keeping began in 2001.
Asfour Crystal is now represented by business owner Mohammed Darwich in the country. The brand wants to expand as it’s planning to handle 30 to 40 containers per month.
The Trade Facilitation Agreement will enter into force when two thirds of the World Trade Organization member countries have formally accepted it. Over 80% of those two thirds have been reached.
The Brazilian federal government had a USD 9.9 billion deficit in the first half of 2016.
Aswan University Portuguese Language Department head Maged El Gebaly will expound on cultural ties between Brazil and Egypt starting this Thursday at the federal university of the state of Tocantins.
Collection of taxes and contributions reached BRL 617 billion in the first half of this year and BRL 98 billion in June, the worst result for the month since 2010.
Animated films will be an addition in the 11th Arab World Film Festival, set to run until August 28 in São Paulo. The event will feature 30 motion pictures and discussions with Arab and Brazilian filmmakers.
Exports climbed 27% in volume and only 1% in revenue in the first half, reflecting a widespread drop in international prices.

