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.
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As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran threatens tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, oil prices surged on Thursday (23).
Sebrae Global Experience showed entrepreneurs how international trade can help expand their businesses. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber presented the Middle East and North Africa as promising markets for Brazilian products.
The airline is expanding the resumption of its operations in the Middle East. Flights to Abu Dhabi resumed this week, while services to Kuwait and Bahrain from Istanbul will be restored in the coming days.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil announced plans to restore production and exports to pre-war levels, giving priority to shipments through the country’s southern ports.
FAO report says global fertilizer trade declined in the first four months of the year due to the conflict in the Middle East. Prices rose by an average of 25%.
Data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services compiled by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce show export growth both in April and year to date.
Exports to Africa rose 34.9% compared to April 2025, according to trade balance data for the period released by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services.
Once again a target in the conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran, the Arab country has ordered a return to online classes. Among other impacts of the war, traffic at Dubai International Airport fell 66% in March.
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement signed a deal with the Brazilian planemaker for a firm order of 10 planes and an option to purchase 10 more.
The country’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the resumption of air traffic at Kuwait International Airport, which had been suspended due to the Middle East conflict. Kuwait Airways flights resumed on Sunday (26).
International airlines will be able to gradually resume their flights at Hamad International Airport, according to an announcement by Qatari authorities.
Exports from Brazil to the Arab countries in the Gulf are positive during the quarter but slid 31.47% in March as a result of the war in the Middle East, according the Arab Chamber.
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund says the number of people facing hunger is expected to increase in the coming months as a result of the war in the Middle East.

