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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.

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.

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.

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.