Everything in the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority building is done to economize resources. The building consumes 66% less energy and 48% less water than a similar enterprise.
The sum has been raised in less than two months through a UN campaign backed by the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Donations can be made up until December 4th.
The Brazilian government has lowered the rate for imports of five items to 2%. The measure will remain in effect for 12 months. The products are used in agricultural chemicals and textile yarn manufacturing.
At a meeting with Brazil’s vice president Michel Temer, the Omani minister of Education, Madihad Al Shaibani, said she wishes more Brazilians will study the language, and even offered to provide funding.
The Brazilian company exhibits at the Big 5 building sector fair, in Dubai, and has an office and distribution centre in the Emirate.
On visiting Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, the Omani Education minister stated that her country may make use of Brazilian examples in the area of professional education.
Jordan’s Industry and Trade minister Hatem Alawani met with the organization’s president Marcelo Sallum and other board members. They discussed free trade with the Mercosur, among other topics.
The Brazilian balance of trade showed a US$ 1.35 billion deficit last week, following surpluses in the early weeks of November.
Company BCF, from São Paulo, is participating in the building sector fair in Dubai for the first time, and has started negotiating with a company that aims to install the ceiling in Abu Dhabi’s airport.
Andy White, the director of the Big 5 fair, which opened this Monday in Dubai, discusses the increasing number of projects in the region and highlights the Emirati market’s attractiveness. Event is the largest ever.
Financial market analysts forecast the growth for Brazil in 2013 – the same as forecast last week. For next year, the forecast has also been maintained at 2.1%.
The Minister of Education of the Arab country participated in the opening of the World Science Forum and honoured institutions that develop sustainabile projects.
Businessmen and organizers have positive expectations regarding the fair that begins on Monday (25) in Dubai. A seminar presented the Brazilian infrastructure market to the Arabs.
Betty Martins lived in London for nine years and shot the documentary ‘I Wasn’t Always Dressed Like This,’ about women who chose to wear the veil. The film should air in Brazil next year.

