At a forum organized by the CNI in Belém, the Institutional Relations Director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Fernanda Baltazar, spoke about urban issues and the similar challenges faced by Brazil and Arab countries in this area.
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Mohamad Orra Mourad and Fernanda Baltazar visited Firjan, Vale, and diplomats from Egypt and Lebanon in Rio de Janeiro to discuss potential initiatives with Arab countries.
The embassy held a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day in the Brazilian capital on Monday (22). Strong economic ties and high-level visits between Brazil and Saudi Arabia were highlighted. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber participated.
Representatives of bilateral chambers of commerce and South Brazil industries gathered at Santa Catarina industry group FIESC to discuss ways to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on Brazilian exporters. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber participated.
The businessman who served as president of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce from 2009 to 2012 passed away on Thursday (21) at the age of 85. He was one of the current advisers of the organization.
Arab Brazilian Chamber high-level executives handed over a survey to Brazil’s Agriculture and Livestock and Foreign Affairs ministries showing that some of the goods the US has imposed sweeping tariffs on could be sold to Arab countries instead.
A seminar showcased tools that can support exporters in their dealings with Arab countries.
In an article originally published in the latest edition of the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) contemporary studies magazine Exilium, the historian Silvia Antibas looks back on the history of the Project for the Digitization of the Memory of Arab Immigration to Brazil, its strategy, and its outcomes.
Brazil grossed USD 11.2 billion from sales to the Middle East and North Africa countries from January to June. Beef and sugar exports saw relevant increases.
Saudi Arabia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef met with Arab-Brazilian Chamber International Relations Vice President Mohamad Mourad in Brasília on Thursday (25) and will rely on the institution’s support to identify other Saudi industries that could draw interest from Brazilians.
People interested in delving into the halal market can register for an e-learning training by the Halal do Brasil project, spearheaded by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber and ApexBrasil. Content encompasses everything from halal culture and market to how to promote to this niche.
The institution’s international relations vice president Mohamad Mourad said Brazilian officials brought a message of optimism in regard of the country’s growth, and the 2025 edition has been confirmed.
On the 71st anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on July 2, the president of the institution, diplomat Osmar Chohfi (pictured), writes article where he looks back at its early years and talks about the current innovative projects in support of trade digitization, halal production, and startups.
The diplomat of Syrian origin was reelected for the 2023-2024 biennium as president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. He will lead the entity alongside four vice presidents, a treasurer and 12 statutory directors.

