To circumvent the rising prices of olive oil, Brazilians are buying it in smaller volumes, according to Rita Bassi from the Oliva association. The outlook is for a decrease in prices, however, due to the good olive harvest beginning in producing countries.

The UN COP30 climate summit will be held in Belém, Pará state, in 2025. During a visit to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, executives from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber discussed partnerships.

The Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade raised the import tax to 25% on certain iron and steel products and also increased rates on other items, including sodium chlorite and optical cables. Conversely, tariffs were eliminated for three products, including polyester threads.

Saudi-led Middle East Green Initiative expanded as 11 new members signed up, including Algeria and Lebanon, as well as the United Kingdom as an observer. The goal is to cooperate regionally in combating climate change.

In an article sent to ANBA, Ambassador Ahmed Swar, charge d’affaires of the Sudanese Embassy in Brasília, provides an overview of his country’s history leading to the development of its current economic activities and invites Brazilian investors to enter the Sudanese market.