From January to September, exports from Brazil to the United Arab Emirates were up 17.5%, whereas overall, foreign sales dropped 12%. Exports to Saudi Arabia, the region’s leading buyer, dropped 2.2%.

Runway and signs at the São Paulo International Airport underwent modifications to welcome the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The Aviation Authority is reviewing papers and Emirates is preparing a demo flight.

Céu, from São Paulo, will perform in Beirut on the 19th this month. Her style is an amalgamation of Brazilian, African and Jamaican rhythms. She is also playing in Turkey and in European countries.

Brazil’s production of cereals, leguminous and oil seeds is expected to reach 210.4 million tons this year, according to estimation released by the institute of statistics.