As he concludes his term as head of the League of Arab States Mission in Brazil, Qais Shqair reflects on the various initiatives undertaken by the organization to strengthen Brazil–Arab relations during his tenure and also highlights the contribution of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil to this connection.
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Featuring excerpts from his writings and reflections on his life and work, the event held on Friday (31) launched the exhibitions that São Paulo will soon host to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Gibran Museum in Lebanon.
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.
An Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce study shows that products impacted by United States tariff hikes could get shipped to North Africa and Middle East countries instead.
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.
Diplomats will visit Pará starting Sunday to strengthen ties between their countries and the Amazonian state, as well as to review preparations for the climate summit to take place in Belém.
In the book “Brimos à mesa”, journalist and historian Diogo Bercito portrays the Arab influence on Brazilian culture through recipes that have been incorporated into Brazil’s cuisine.
Esporte Clube Sírio will hold an event on Sunday (15) featuring music, dance, and the sale of Arab sweets, among other attractions, to celebrate the culture and traditions of the region.
At the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, university students from the International Relations course at the School of Advertising and Marketing (ESPM) attend presentations about the relationship between Arab countries and Brazil.
Roundtable will feature Christina Queiroz, director of communication and press at ICArabe, and chef Fred Caffarena.
Brazilian company specialized in health diagnostics kits development works to meet regulatory requirements in Middle East and North Africa countries.
Palestinian companies are showcasing dates and date-based products at the Anuga Select Brazil fair, which started on Tuesday (8) in São Paulo. They are also offering olive oils and pistachio-filled chocolate in bid to begin selling them to Brazil.
The exhibition kicked off on Tuesday (8), showcasing the strength of Brazil’s food industry and the country’s growth plan as a supplier of processed goods, not just commodities. Arabs from countries like Palestine and Saudi Arabia are exhibiting in sectors where Brazil is not self-sufficient: dates and olive oils.

