An initiative by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and ApexBrasil brings food companies to seek local clients at Food Africa from December 3 to 5.
Brazilian brands are standing out worldwide and are beginning to gain popularity among consumers in Arab countries. Saudi Arabia is already the fifth-largest destination for Brazilian chocolate exports, and other markets in the region, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, also have fans of national chocolate.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with the CEO of the Abu Dhabi Investment Group, Zayed Bin Aweidha, on Wednesday (27) in Brasília. The meeting primarily focused on discussions about investments.
After challenges in recent olive harvests in major producing countries, expectations for a better harvest this season are opening up prospects for a larger global availability of olive oil. Tunisia is one of the countries expected to increase its production volumes. The country’s embassy in Brazil is taking steps to boost exports to the Latin American giant.
The Arab country celebrates the date in Brasília, and the ambassador highlights recent activities that have fostered diplomatic and commercial rapprochement with Brazil.
On Tuesday (26), another flight departed from Beirut to repatriate Brazilians and their families. The federal government has already brought over 2,000 people back home.
Sugar and mate round off the list of leading products sold by Brazil to the Arab country. Year-to-date exports surpassed the 2023 results by nearly 400%.
The president of the North African country, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani, has announced a project funded by the Islamic Development Bank. This initiative aims to clean up the waterway and support vulnerable groups in agriculture.
The Jeddah Food Cluster, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest food park in the world by area, was officially launched this Monday (24), with plans to attract USD 5.3 billion in investments.
The Arab country conducted its first census in 27 years, finding an average of 5.3 residents per household.
Food companies will participate in the ADIFE exhibition in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It’s an opportunity to expand the presence of products and brands in the Gulf region.
A delegation led by Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit attended the summit of heads of state and government as a guest for the first time.
Students from the Administration course at Uemasul visited the headquarters of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo on Friday (22), where they attended lectures and had the opportunity to ask questions about the Arab countries and their relations with Brazil.
Held by Abimo and featuring professionals from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and ApexBrasil, an online event highlighted opportunities in the sector for companies that will attend events in the country in 2025.

