The United Nations agency for food and agriculture says that 9.8 million people from the Arab country live in a food insecurity situation.
Presentations are scheduled to April 7th to 9th in São Paulo, Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro. The goal is to promote the city as a place for business meetings.
The rise was of 3.2% in February over January. In the first two months, there was an increase of 8.8% over the same period of last year.
This figure includes government accounts from the federal, state and county levels, and from state-owned companies. The negative result occurred in February, after a surplus in January.
ABDI has registrations open until April 22th for the 2nd Award Diaspora Brazil, which will choose prominent expatriates in the areas of health, business and communication and information technology.
In 2014, the bank posted a net profit of R$ 8.6 billion (US$ 2.6 billion). Institution says, however, that registered losses with Petrobras performance.
A study from the Brazilian Forum of Hotel Operators (FOHB), released by the Ministry of Tourism, estimates that the country will have 630 new hotels in the next six years.
Businessmen that attended the Arab Chamber’s event this Monday (30th) said that the appreciation of the North American currency can favor exports, but also make business difficult in other fronts.
Survey with the financial market brings an estimation of a larger decline for the Brazilian economy in 2015. Previous estimation signaled a 0.78% drop.
LAAD Defence & Security will welcome visitors from over 70 countries and feature at least 700 exhibitors. UAE ammunition and software companies are showcasing their products at the expo.
An online blog launched by Lebanon’s Institute for Palestine Studies features exposés on issues such as human rights, the fallout from conflict and other topics. Art and culture are also in the spotlight.
Journalist Wilma Ary has organized a book of manuscripts by Britain’s Miriam Pease Bo Sauder, who lived in the Arab country during World War I. The book was launched at a Lebanese fair this month.
Leaders of countries from North Africa and Middle East will meet in Egypt on Saturday (28th) and Sunday (29th) for annual meeting. Security and economy are some of the issues to be discussed.
This year, 19 Brazilian companies will attend Index, to be held from May 18th to 21st in the United Arab Emirates. Manufacturers exhibit furniture ranging from affordable to stylish high-end pieces.
