On the 71st anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on July 2, the president of the institution, diplomat Osmar Chohfi (pictured), writes article where he looks back at its early years and talks about the current innovative projects in support of trade digitization, halal production, and startups.
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Brazil’s Foreign Affairs minister Mauro Vieira reaffirmed the importance of relations with Arab states in lunch offered to ambassadors and authorities of the region.
The diplomat of Syrian origin was reelected for the 2023-2024 biennium as president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. He will lead the entity alongside four vice presidents, a treasurer and 12 statutory directors.
Executives of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce participated in a meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brasília and talked joint actions for 2023, including missions to two Brazilian states.
Taking stock of 2022, the year when the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce turned 70, its president Osmar Chohfi highlighted the record-breaking trade between Brazil and the Arab market, the launch of a halal project, the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries, and the expansion of electronic customs clearance system Easy Trade.
A tribute to the Personalities of the Communities was awarded this Monday (7). The São Paulo State Parliamentary Council of Foreign Communities, Roots, and Cultures promoted the event, and state representative chief police officer Olim chaired the session.
The agreement was signed during the opening ceremony of the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries and aims at training companies to operate in the halal market and promoting halal products from Brazil in Arab and Muslim countries.
Brazilian sales to the Arab market increased 33.5% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by the appreciation of products the country exports to the region and investments in the transition to the post-oil era.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce opened its office in the capital city on Tuesday (19) and now has five units across Brazil and elsewhere. The event brought together representatives of the government, diplomats and businesspeople.
The biennial event that established itself as a gathering place for Arabs and Brazilians will take place on July 4 in São Paulo. This edition will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and it’ll focus on innovation.
At a seminar held by the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) this Sunday (14) in Dubai, Brazilian business people made clear their intentions to establish partnerships with the UAE in a scenario of greater digital integration and sustainability. Former Brazilian President Michel Temer delivered the keynote address.
Leaders of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce discussed on Wednesday (3) in Riyadh the creation of Brazil-Saudi Arabia Business Council.
Institution heads were in Manama this Wednesday (20) and agreed to carry out a series of activities with entities from Bahrain and other Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
This Wednesday (29), the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce launched its office in the Egyptian capital city in a ceremony attended by the vice president of Brazil, Hamilton Mourão, and the minister of Trade and Industry of Egypt, Nevin Gamea.
