The Dubai-based ports operator has proposed to acquire the Jebel Ali Free Zone controller company. Both enterprises belong to the emirate’s government.
The score in a poll conducted by Fundação Getúlio Vargas has gone from 55 to 57 points, fuelled by expectations regarding the future outlook.
Proposals for joint research projects with Africans may be submitted until January 22nd, 2015. Funding will be provided up to a maximum of roughly US$ 58,578 (at current exchange rates).
Fátima Jibrell, an environmental activist from Somalia, is receiving an award from the United Nations next week. She works for the preservation of natural resources in war-torn areas.
The Brazilian president said a new workgroup will work to broaden bilateral cooperation in defence and education. She also said talks are underway between Qatar and Embraer for aircraft purchases.
According to the Brazilian state-owned oil company, 2.126 million barrels of oil per day in October, the ninth straight month of increase.
In the first six months of its fiscal year, the conglomerate that controls the Dubai-based airline reported growth of 12% in revenue and of 1% net profit.
In 2013, sales from the state to Arab countries grossed US$ 24.4 million. A seminar held this Tuesday with Arab ambassadors and local businessmen presented new business opportunities.
The Brazilian president is spending the night in the Arab country and attending meetings with the Qatari emir and the Qatar Foundation chairperson on Wednesday (12th), before travelling to Australia.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturing company claims it has taken the climate conditions of Arab countries under consideration in developing its new KC-390 military jet.
Watch in this episode: 9th Arab World Film Festival; Brazilian Halal beef; debate on Egyptian cinema; The 156 String Duo; and Rio de Janeiro’s Pão de Açúcar, or Sugarloaf.
A foreign trade congress and exhibition are taking place this Tuesday (11th) and Wednesday (12th) in São Paulo’s metropolitan area. The Chamber will have a stand to introduce the Arab market to executives.
Brazil’s Geography and Statistics Institute estimates a 198.3 million-tonne cereal, oilseed and legume harvest next year. The National Supply Company expects a 194.39 million to 199.97 million-tonne yield in 2014/2015.
Ambassadors from Arab countries met with authorities in the state capital Fortaleza last Monday (10th). They discussed projects for oil, transportation and renewable energy.

