Brazilian manufacturing plants are expected to put out a combined 45.9 million tons of sugar during the 2025/2026 season according to National Supply Company projections. The product gets exported to Arab markets.
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Islam A. Taha took office this month with a focus on working for Brazil-Egypt bilateral trade in agriculture, processed foods, and chemicals. He was welcomed at the Arab Chamber this Monday (28).
Brazilian suppliers of animal protein and fertilizer additives, among other products, have joined the Moroccan International Agricultural Exhibition, at a stand organized by the Brazilian ministries of Agriculture and Livestock, and Foreign Affairs.
Sales to Middle East and North Africa countries increased in the first quarter of the year despite a slowdown in overall exports from Brazil to the region.
Sales from Egypt to the Brazilian market increased by 99.2% in the first quarter of this year. Shipments from Brazil to the Arab country were also up, especially those of cotton and live cattle.
The unit will be located in the city of Jeddah, with a food processing capacity of 40,000 tons per year. Operations are slated to begin in 2026.
With operations in Brazil and Egypt, the Canadian company provides services for those who want to reduce their plastic footprint while also helping to fight poverty.
The North African country is participating in the WTM Latin America for the first time, aiming to promote its destinations among industry professionals. A partnership with airlines will help boost visibility and drive further tourism growth.
The country aims to welcome 30 million tourists by 2030 and is counting on an increase in Brazilian arrivals to help meet that goal. Direct flights are expected to gain more weekly frequencies by the end of the year.
The Managing Committee of the National Fund on Climate Change has approved the 2025 resource allocation plan. Part of the amount will be used for actions by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, and part will be made available as BNDES credit for sustainable projects.
An initiative spearheaded by ApexBrasil and Abicalçados has selected the countries where it will promote Brazilian-made footwear throughout the 2026–2027 biennium. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are among them.
Marcelle Ghieh moved to a new country with her family as a teenager and now dedicates herself to officiating ceremonies for Arab immigrants.
Lawyer and consultant Caio Favaretto advocates for the adoption of a regulatory framework for Islamic finance in Brazil as a strategy to attract foreign investment from Muslim-majority countries, including funding for climate transition projects.
Young agricultural professionals from Angola and Guinea-Bissau will receive training in cocoa and cashew nuts through a cooperation between the Brazil-Africa Institute and the government of the United Arab Emirates.
