The government of the United Arab Emirates has authorized establishments to work at 60% capacity, provided that they observe prevention measures such as keeping tables 2 meters apart.
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The pilgrimage to Mecca usually sees over 2 million flock to Mecca. It will take place from July 28 to August 2 this year, with limits on pilgrim numbers to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
To mark the completion of the Education City Stadium, the organization released a video honoring the frontline healthcare workers fighting against the novel coronavirus.
Special Department of Federal Revenue of Brazil has expanded the list of imported goods whose customs clearance will be speeded up for being necessary in the fight against COVID-19.
The announcement was made during a webinar hosted this Monday (4) by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, featuring Arab Brazilian Chamber secretary-general Tamer Mansour. The deadline was pushed ahead due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) authorized formerly prohibited imports and donations of used equipment essential to intensive care units.
The country purchased more product from abroad this month, in spite of the uncertainty surrounding the global economic scenario. Goods whose imports went up include wheat, fertilizers, sanitary items, ethylene polymers and electric generators.
According to Brazil’s poultry industry association ABPA, halal-certified chicken exports were weaker in the lead-up to the holy month of Islam. Muslim associations federation Fambras also reported a drop in halal protein certificates for several countries.
Q1 saw shipped volume drop 14.6% year-on-year to 2.5 million pairs of shoes shipped, with revenue sliding 11.1% to USD 14.7 million.
Currently in the presidency of the G20, the Arab country is calling on nations, organizations and private sector players to help come up with USD 8 billion to help plug a funding gap in tackling coronavirus.
Companies interested in transporting cargo in passenger spaces must request permission. Measure aims to hep supplying markets with essential products for dealing with COVID-19.
The International Monetary Fund predicts 3% contraction of the world economy, with GDP shrinking 5.3% in Brazil and 2.8% in the Middle East. Next year, economies are expected to bounce back, provided that policies prove effective.
Exit and reentry visas expiring between February 25 and May 20, 2020 have been extended free of charge for non-nationals residing in the country.
During a webinar hosted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Tereza Cristina said Arab countries are one of the Ministry’s priorities when it comes to foreign markets amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
