According to a World Bank report published on Monday (15), MENA economies are expected to post a lackluster growth in 2024. Oil importing countries face rising indebtedness.
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Following 15 years in Kuwait, a local partner is expanding his operation in the Arab world. A second branch store will open in the UAE later this year.
Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira met on Sunday (17) with his Palestinian Authority counterpart Riad Malki to discuss their concern with the conflict in Gaza and highlighted the role of President Lula in defense of the Palestinians.
Starting Friday (15), Minister Mauro Vieira embarks on a trip to the Middle East that will include Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Bilateral relations and the conflict in Gaza will be on the agenda.
This year’s GDP projections are based on the World Economic Outlook review, which also estimated 1.7% growth for Brazil.
According to data from the International Air Transport Association, air travel demand in November 2023 reached 99.1% of November 2019 levels.
Roberto Khatlab’s book was adapted into a graphic novel version by Jamile do Carmo.
Decision from Cairo to open fish and seafood market brings new business opportunities for the industry due to the local demand. The Arab country could reexport them to its African and Middle Eastern partners.
Total shipments were higher this year compared to 2022. According to the sector lobby, the most significant increases in purchases were from China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, and Mexico.
Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, presented a resolution based on the opinions of other members calling for humanitarian pauses in attacks between Israel and Hamas to allow aid to enter the Gaza Strip. A United States veto prevented the approval of the resolution.
The Brazilian president issued a statement on Wednesday (11) asking for international humanitarian intervention for children that are in the region of the conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
The Brazilian government chaired a United Nations Security Council meeting this Sunday (8) on the attacks in Israel and Gaza. The country reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution in the region, with an economically viable Palestinian State in peace and security with Israel.
Leonardo Marinho left Brazil in 2013 for Zanzibar, Tanzania, and last June he started a training company for baristas and roasters in Muscat, Oman. A demanding market and opportunities have led him to the Arab world.
Sustainability, product design, and success stories are among the subjects of the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit in São Paulo’s Barueri. An Arab Brazilian Chamber director spoke about supplying the Arab market. Brazilian plastics are present in the region.
