The Abu Dhabi-based company is investing USD 835 million to acquire the Brazilian firm that owns two sugar and grain export terminals at the Ports of Santos and Itaqui.
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The 21 companies from Tunisia, Egypt and Syria exhibiting at APAS Show in a space organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber are finding favorable market conditions for sales, with the U.S. dollar weaker in Brazil.
Led by its chairman, Qais Al Yousef, a mission from Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones is in Brazil and held a meeting on Friday (15) with representatives of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
The Ministry of Investment of Jordan is receiving applications from companies or consortia interested in constructing a toll bridge in Amman. The submission deadline is May 12.
The food industry show ending this Thursday (9) in São Paulo featured an area and a forum focusing on the Islamic market, cementing its status as a source of information for businesses in the sector.
The El Sheikh Group does not ship product to Brazil, but its CEO asserts that the country has the potential to be one of its biggest markets, alongside China.
The date producing company Siafa is showcasing its products at the Anuga Select Brazil trade show. The goal is to break into the Brazilian market, where date consumption has shown sustained growth.
Bruno Leal, one of the founders of Mercafacil and an investor in Dubai, is organizing a trip in May to present opportunities in the emirate’s real estate market to Brazilians. Registration is open.
Brazil’s participation in the Food Africa fair, a trade mission, and an institutional agenda drove its presence in Egypt this December, led by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber. Companies expect USD 53 million in business from the Cairo event.
Brazilian companies took part in a trade mission to Algeria last week. According to the president of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, William Adib Dib Jr., the African country is determined to strengthen ties with Brazil.
Centrorochas signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Ports Company this week, as an institutional step toward establishing a physical base for Brazil’s natural stone industry in the region.
The Global Halal Brazil Business Forum will be held in São Paulo on Monday (27) and Tuesday (28) and will discuss trends in the market for products aimed at Muslim consumers. Experts on the subject will give talks and take part in panels.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development issued the licenses between July 2024 and June 2025. Applications included ventures without physical offices, as well as farm and industrial openings.
A seminar showcased tools that can support exporters in their dealings with Arab countries.
