Mabrouk, from São Paulo, will represent Syria at the 45th International Folk Dance Festival, to be held on September 24 and 25 in São Paulo. Syrian sweets, clothing and accessories will be on sale.

The United States currency closed at BRL 3.211 this Wednesday in Brazil after the US Federal Reserve said it will keep the interest rate at the current level. Japan also announced it will retain its stimulus policy.

Created by Brasília, Brazil native Viviane Carvalho, the online publication Connection Beirut aims to portray the Lebanon that lies beyond the politics and conflict. It covers history, events, culture and personalities.

Dubai Exports, the emirate’s exports promotion agency, held a meeting for business owners this Monday in São Paulo. Among the topics discussed was the worldwide standardization of halal.