An initiative by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and ApexBrasil brings food companies to seek local clients at Food Africa from December 3 to 5.
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Brazilian brands are standing out worldwide and are beginning to gain popularity among consumers in Arab countries. Saudi Arabia is already the fifth-largest destination for Brazilian chocolate exports, and other markets in the region, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, also have fans of national chocolate.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with the CEO of the Abu Dhabi Investment Group, Zayed Bin Aweidha, on Wednesday (27) in Brasília. The meeting primarily focused on discussions about investments.
The Arab country celebrates the date in Brasília, and the ambassador highlights recent activities that have fostered diplomatic and commercial rapprochement with Brazil.
On Tuesday (26), another flight departed from Beirut to repatriate Brazilians and their families. The federal government has already brought over 2,000 people back home.
Sugar and mate round off the list of leading products sold by Brazil to the Arab country. Year-to-date exports surpassed the 2023 results by nearly 400%.
Food companies will participate in the ADIFE exhibition in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It’s an opportunity to expand the presence of products and brands in the Gulf region.
A delegation led by Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit attended the summit of heads of state and government as a guest for the first time.
The Brazilian state-run oil firm has approved a business plan for 2025-2029, with projected investments of USD 77 billion in exploration and production, USD 20 billion in refining, transportation, and marketing, and USD 11 billion in gas and low-carbon energy.
An event held by the Global Policy House discussed the development of the digital economy in Africa and the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa.
A seminar on the sidelines of the G20 held by the FGV think tank in partnership with Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation and the OECD’s educational arm brought together education specialists.
Brazilian agricultural attachés have been newly appointed to nations including the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. Brazil’s incoming attaché to Ethiopia will also work to advance Brazilian interests in Djibouti.
Economic activity picked up by nearly 1% month-on-month and by 5.1% year-over-year in September as per Brazilian Central Bank figures.
Brazil’s vice president and ministers will formalize on Wednesday (13) at COP29 in Azerbaijan its most ambitious NDC target yet: a 59% to 67% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.

