The venue is hosting an exhibit about the 20 World Cups that jokingly tells of how Brazil has ‘won’ all of them. Even before the championship has begun, foreigners have turned up to visit.
Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf came to Brazil to sing at Fifa Congress. He won the Middle Eastern version of reality show “American Idol” last year.
Ibraf takes part in the World Cup Buyer Project with Apex Brasil. Project will bring 12 importers, including six Arabs, to meet Brazilian fruit and processed fruit producers during the Tournament.
Confrontations in the Anbar province, in the west of the country, have driven almost 480,000 people to leave their homes this year.
The Dubai-based airline has cancelled the purchase of 70 units of the A350 model aircraft, which should start flying toward the end of this year.
Sellers and buyers engaging in matchmaking at the Arab Chamber believe Buyer Project may be conducive to orders in the medium term. Potential customers travelled to Brazil to do business and watch the event’s opening.
Country signed agreement with International Trade Centre. According to document Brazil will introduce measures to reduce bureaucracy and time spent in export and import operations to African nations.
The World Bank has revised down its growth estimate for developing economies from 5.3% to 4.8% and recommends further structural reforms.
The current Brazilian crop should produce 193.6 million tonnes, according to a National Supply Company survey. The volume is higher than last month’s forecast and up 2.6% from the previous harvest.
In its fourth participation in the World Cup, Algeria is trying an unprecedented feat: go to the Tournament’s second stage. The team is training in São Paulo’s countryside.
The volume shipped from Brazil to Arab countries increased to 655,000 60-kilogram bags from January through May. Revenues, however, were down 7.7%.
Weekly pool of analysts shows Brazilian GDP growth estimate of 1.44% for this year. Last week, estimate was 1.5%.
Brazilian companies took part in matchmaking rounds with Arab importers this Monday in the organization’s headquarter. Schedule continues on Tuesday.
Brazilian diplomats will help foreign governments provide assistance to their citizens during the Cup. Group will be in the 12 host-cities and in three other capitals.
