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The Embassy of Bahrain in Brazil and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber held an event in São Paulo on Thursday (26) as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Arab country and Brazil. The Bahrain Music Band performed with songs from the region.

Brazil is becoming an increasingly important supplier in the Arab beauty market, particularly with hair care products. The region is supplied by companies such as Floractive, specializing in hair treatments, and Terra Fértil, offering hair straighteners and dryers. Light Hair aims to enter the market, too.

Arab countries have offered their solidarity over the tragedy brought about by rainfall in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul. Argentina and Uruguay have contributed with equipment and personnel. Portugal, the Vatican, Italy, Benin and other countries have sent their condolences to Brazil, too.

On a trip to the Gulf country, the head of the Catholic Church took part in forum for coexistence and urged peoples to put aside arms, protect the environment and overcome differences. On Saturday (5), about 30,000 people attended the service, including Brazilians living in Bahrain.

Plant milk is an untapped sector in the Arab region, says businesswoman Maria Eduarda Becker, who owns a specialty coffee brand in Dubai. The market is expected to reach the value of USD 123.20 billion by 2029, a survey says.

The potential for a more strategic relationship is significant, emphasized Khaled Hanafy, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers at the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries. In a panel, executives from the Chambers of Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan spoke on the future of this connection.

Photographer Ishaq Madan produces art from the everyday life of the insular Gulf country. He was born and raised in Manama, the city he wants to show to the world.