The World Economic Forum has signed an agreement to establish one of its Fourth Industrial Revolution centers, called C4IR, in Oman. It will be the sixth of its kind in the Middle East and the 22nd globally.
Natália Calfat takes over Brazil’s Institute of Arab Culture. In an interview with ANBA, she says she has many goals, including bringing together people who study and promote Arab culture to work together, and expanding the offering of courses and events related to the Arab world.
The Iraq International Exhibition for Construction, Building, and Infrastructure is taking place this week, featuring 80 exhibitors interested in participating in the sector. Local leaders state that the country is experiencing a positive phase in construction, particularly in urban areas.
The International Monetary Fund’s projection takes into account the resilience of the country’s maritime shipping sector, despite regional conflicts. The Port of Djibouti is the main driver of the local economy.
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are among the top ten importers of Brazilian chicken meat, says ABPA. According to the institution, the sector is set to reach production and export records this year.
The Qatari embassy held an event earlier this week in the Brazilian capital to celebrate Qatar’s National Day, during which Ambassador Ahmad Mohammed Alshebani addressed the guests about the country and recent developments in its relationship with Brazil.
The Brazilian brand has footwear starting to arrive in Arab countries such as Kuwait, Egypt, and the UAE, in addition to established sales in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Libya, and Sudan. Opananken makes an Arab sandal specially developed for the region.
Bahrain celebrated its National Day on Tuesday (10) in Brasília, where Ambassador Bader Abbas Alhelaibi highlighted the country’s achievements, such as a 9% growth in foreign direct investment.
Arab countries are among the top buyers of Brazil’s agribusiness, according to the country’s National Confederation of Agriculture. The agribusiness GDP is expected to grow by 2% this year.
The Gulf country will host matches in the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and Neom. The organization also announced Morocco as one of the host countries for the 2030 World Cup.
Exports of beef from Brazil increased by 9% in November, a lower percentage compared to previous months. The United Arab Emirates more than doubled its purchases.
The Freakin’ Awesome dates by Al Foah are now being sold in 220 stores of the chain for two weeks. The introduction of the brand is a strategy to bring dates grown in the United Arab Emirates to all types of consumers in Brazil, including those with lower incomes.
An Arab fund is set to launch an observatory providing water data and insights, driving the adoption of solutions and investments to combat the region’s water scarcity.
A project launched in 2022, currently on hold due to the conflict, aims to monitor climate and soil conditions through a satellite data reception station. The initiative is spearheaded by the Sudanese government, the Federal University of Alagoas, and the University of Cologne.
