Brazilian entrepreneur Katya Salomão turned a tradition learned from her maternal grandmother, Maria Issa Salomão, into a brand of flavored olive oils that has won international awards.
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In an assessment released Thursday (23), the International Monetary Fund said Brazil’s economy has shown remarkable resilience despite a challenging global environment and is expected to grow 2.4% this year.
In this opinion piece, Brazilian lawyer Frederico José Gervasio Aburachid argues that Brazil’s environmental assets place the country in a strategic position to attract investment, particularly from Arab funds. However, he stresses that a robust legal framework is essential to seize these opportunities with legal certainty.
Diplomats from Egypt and Brazil highlighted the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and closer ties between Egypt and Mercosur during a reception held in Brasília.
Exports are up 18.2% so far this year, totaling USD 266.1 million, according to data from Brazil’s trade ministry. Beef and live cattle are among the country’s leading exports.
During a visit to the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, the Arab country’s ambassador said he hopes to make trade between the two nations more frequent.
The Seventh Political Consultations Meeting between the two countries also included exchanges on cooperation, investment and agriculture.
The application period for the 2027 award has closed. According to the prize organizers, a significant number of Brazilian institutions submitted applications.
The institution’s Vice President of International Relations and Secretary-General, Mohamad Orra Mourad, invites companies to take part in the Brazil – Arab Countries Economic Forum in August.
Genetic material will now be eligible for export to the Arab country, according to an announcement by Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture and Livestock.
A UNCTAD report shows that Brazil received USD 77 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, making it the world’s fifth-largest recipient. The United Arab Emirates ranked ninth, while Saudi Arabia came in 13th.
A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy met in Brasília with Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, and First Lady Janja da Silva.
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services has added six nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer production projects to its portfolio of strategic initiatives.
Avião, directed by Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Beriky, who has lived in São Paulo for six years, is competing for an award from a United Nations agency focused on digital technologies.

