The company was acquired by MetaApply from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. An executive says the merger will allow it to offer more and better services to students who are doing exchange programs.
Of Syrian and Lebanese descent, Brasília-based designer Andrêssa Faiad, creator of the brand Callicore, celebrates nearly thirty years of sustainable fashion.
On Tuesday (11), the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will host the launch event of a book by its former president Rubens Hannun, featuring a discussion on the future of trade and diplomatic relations between Brazil and Arab countries.
At the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, BTG Pactual’s chief economist, Mansueto Almeida, analyzed the global scenario and highlights concerns about Brazil’s fiscal sector. Angela Martins, CEO for Latin America at First Abu Dhabi Bank, shared Arab investors’ perspective on the country.
With double-digit growth, Brazil’s franchise sector presented its performance for the past year and the challenges for 2025, as reported by the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF).
The country’s government hosted a FIFA delegation in Brasília to discuss various matters related to preparations for the global tournament to take place in Brazil in two years.
The country has launched a program to renovate 75 units, divided into three phases, aiming to increase the appeal of rail transport as a travel option.
Ana Elisa Murta reimagines the use of iron ore in the Mineral Garden exhibition, on view until February 16 at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation in Abu Dhabi.
The Center for Arab Studies and the Department of Oriental Languages at the University of São Paulo are organizing a meeting focused on Arab themes in May. Registrations for those interested in presenting papers are open until February 28.
Saudis imported USD 169 million from the sector last year, an increase of 119.8%. Naval and offshore equipment accounted for the largest volume. Exports to Arab League countries as a whole also grew.
A project that promotes products made in Brazil according to Islamic standards will hold events across São Paulo state to showcase the potential of the Muslim market in the food and beverage sector.
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has created the Passaporte Agro to provide exporters with information about newly opened foreign markets. The tool will initially be offered via associations.
The Arab country received 53 ships in the current cruise season until January 20 and expects to welcome over 30 more vessels by April. Qatar has grown as a cruise tourism destination.
In 2024, Brazil exported USD 23.68 billion and imported USD 10.18 billion from the Arab countries. The trade flow reached USD 33.87 billion, with a trade balance surplus of USD 13.49 billion.

