Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait are top-ranked countries of the Human Development Index of the United Nations. In comparison to the previous study, however, only Morocco moved up.
The fund has revised down its growth estimate for the world economy by 0.3% for 2014. Q1 performance fell short of expectations. Projections for Brazil and the Middle East have been reduced.
The country climbed from the 80th to the 79th position in the United Nations’ global human development report, with a 0.744 score. The index ranges from zero to 1.
Brazilian National Treasure issued and repurchased external dollar-denominated debt bonds. Out of the total acquired, US$ 3.5 billion came from European and North American markets and US$ 50 million from the Asian one.
The airline has purchased a used unit of the ERJ-145 model to use in flights to African capitals. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has delivered over 50 planes in Arab countries.
The country ranks among the world’s ten most inviting countries to investment in the sector, according to a survey by Ernst & Young. It has climbed two positions in the ranking.
The Brazilian government has reduced the rates for ten products used by industry. Some are imported from Arab countries like Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt.
Amount is the sum of sector transactions in the first half of the year. In Q2, business yielded 14% less than in Q1.
The balance is related to the month of July by the 18th. Last week’s result was positive by US$ 1.3 billion, but it was not enough to change the month’s outlook.
Athletic, from Santa Catarina, is negotiating with a distributor from Egypt and is prospecting clients in the Emirates, Algeria, Jordan and Lebanon. The company exports to over 20 countries.
The Ministry of Planning lowered from 2.5% to 1.8% the Brazilian economy growth forecast this year. Inflation rate projection, however, has increased.
The Arab Chamber and Apex-Brasil are organizing the Brazilian participation in the Middle East’s leading construction fair, due from November 17th to 20th. The stand will be in a privileged location within the ornamental stones and rocks area.
The reduction of the value allowed to enter Brazil tax-free did not even become effective before the government reversed its decision. The quota would be lowered to US$ 150, but will remain at US$ 300.
Nearly 280 million volumes were sold last year. Government programs accounted for the bulk of purchases.
