Event organized by the Brazilian Association of Defense and Security Materials Industries began on Tuesday (3) in Brasília. The fair includes a booth from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, Arab-funded exhibitors, and delegations from the region.

The BBC has revealed on Tuesday (3) its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024. Arabs working as actresses, engineers, journalists, doctors, entrepreneurs, and other professions, are included in the ranking.

Egypt’s ambassador to Brazil, Mai Taha Khalil, is having business-related meetings in São Paulo this week. Welcomed by leaders of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, she said Brazil-Egypt relations are progressing well in the political sphere but need to advance in trade and investments.

The Palestinian Authority’s Religious and Islamic Affairs Minister Mahmoud Al-Habbash also said that Brazil plays an influential role on the international stage. During his visit to the Latin American country, he attended a Muslim conference.

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.