According to information from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, the Arab country showed interest in 24 Super Tucano turboprop, a military aircraft manufactured by Embraer.
The trade balance was at minus US$ 3.93 billion in 2014, the result of US$ 225.1 billion in exports and US$ 229 billion in imports.
Last year, sales reached US$ 1.9 billion, with more than 26 million of sales transactions at Dubai’s airport and at Al Maktoum. Perfume, liquor and gold were the best-selling products.
According to the Brazilian Central Bank’s Focus report, the analysts’ estimation for 2015 is at 6.56%, above the ceiling of the target rate established by the government.
Samba International develops varieties of seeds with great future sales potential in the Arab countries, which are top priorities for the business.
Em Cima da Hora is in the Rio Carnival’s A Series, right below the Special Group, and chose the Thousand and One Nights as the theme of its 2015 parade, to highlight the Arab presence in Rio de Janeiro.
The website Destino Dubai, by Laíla Fuentes, brings tips for the ones interested in activities off the beaten path of the traditional touristic activities in the Emirates. It also shows how to spend less in the hot spots.
One of Brazil’s leading high-end fashion brands has incorporated influences from the Arab country to the design of its high summer clothes. It has nine outlets in the country and sells its own creations.
Arabplast will run from January 10th to 13th, featuring exhibitors from 41 countries, including manufacturers of chemical components, packaging machinery, moulding and other products.
The event ‘Brazil & North Africa: opportunities in agribusiness and food security’ will take place on January 29nd and 30th in São Paulo, with backing from the Arab Chamber. Registrations are open.
Univali, in Santa Catarina, has an extension program called International Module, for professors and specialization, master’s and doctoral students. In 2015, the destinations will be the UAE and China.
Brazilian minimum salary will be readjusted in 8.8%. Presidential decree confirms the value included in the budget proposal sent to Congress.
Brazil’s National Supply Company donated 42.900 tons of foodstuffs up until November. Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Syria are among the Arab countries that received the goods.
The facility overtook Heathrow, in the United Kingdom, in arrivals, with 68.9 million passengers by December 22nd. By the end of the year, 70 million travellers are expected to have passed through.
