Isaura Daniel*
São Paulo – Qatar Airways is interested in establishing a direct flight between Brazil and Qatar, according to the president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Antonio Sarkis Jr. He discussed the matter today (11), at a press conference in which he disclosed the figures of trade between Brazil and the Arab world.
In 2005, bilateral trade between Brazil and the Arab world reached US$ 10.5 billion. The establishment of direct flights between both regions may further increase trade. Other airlines, like Emirates, have already said they would create direct flights to Brazil.
*Translated by Mark Ament