The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed the 13th round of tenders for exploration of oil and natural gas for the first half of 2015.
Projection was made by financial institutions polled by Central Bank. Last week Brazilian GDP was estimated to grow by 0.48%.
Short films about the history of 25th of March Street, in São Paulo, can be registered until January 5th for a contest organized by the Icarabe and the Arab Chamber. The previous deadline was in October.
Dancer Martina Cancio is the owner of Art Zone, a company offering Latin and Arab performances in the emirate. The shows take place at events ranging from corporate parties to weddings.
The event will be held from the 16th to 18th this month in Ponta Grossa, featuring researchers from Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. They will discuss religiosity in Ancient Egypt.
The Regional Electoral Court from the Federal District will seal voting machines to be sent to 134 locations and used in October elections. The Court, helped by consulates and diplomatic missions, organizes the process.
Tanger Med 1 has climbed from 72nd to 55th among the world’s largest maritime facilities, according to the British magazine Container Management. Cargo throughput was up 40%.
A survey conducted by the Brazilian Central Bank shows growth from June of this year and July of last year.
Lecturers at the Mining and Food Security Forum in Khartoum discussed opportunities for agribusiness in the country to evolve.
Brazilian company based in Campinas offers solutions for information security and made a trial sale to Saudi Arabia in June. If project is approved, new exports should be made.
The Gross Production Value growth expectation for agriculture and livestock this year has been revised down from 2.1% to 2%.
A survey by FGV shows 30% of industrial companies in Brazil expect to invest more in the next 12 months than in the past 12 months. The rate has remained flat, but more companies plan on investing less.
The Arab Chamber CEO Michel Alaby is attending the Mining and Food Security Forum in Khartoum. The Arab country wants foreign cooperation and investment to food and mineral production.
In its Trade and Development Report, the UN agency also recommends more autonomy to countries in adopting commercial and industrial policies to ensure sustainable growth.

