The shipping company announced on its website an overland transport service from Asia to Middle East destinations via Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Some countries in the region currently lack maritime access due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Data from February, which still do not reflect the US–Israel war with Iran, show the UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top importers of Brazilian chicken.
In phone calls with ministers from countries affected by the conflict, Mauro Vieira discussed the situation of Brazilians, who may obtain emergency transit visas in Saudi Arabia.
The country created an option to transport passengers through its airspace, which remains closed, as does Qatar’s. Jordan reopened to commercial flights, and Brazil is negotiating transit visas with Saudi Arabia.
Hitachi Energy’s Guarulhos unit will deliver 14 units by September, to be used in a city being built by the Arab country.
The Arab Tourism Organization chose February 25 to promote the region as a tourist destination. This year’s campaign theme is sustainability and culture. In 2025, the Middle East saw a 3% increase in international visitor arrivals and North Africa 11%, according to the UN.
Brazilian exports to the Arab market grew 10% compared to January of last year, reaching a total of USD 1.98 billion. Imports are declining.
The Gulf country was the top destination of Brazilian exports in January. Saudi Arabia was the third-largest customer, according to ABPA.
Founded 14 years ago by architect Maria Carolina Freire, the coffee brand is sold at select locations in Brazil and has even reached Saudi Arabia. The beans are grown on a historic farm in southern Minas Gerais.
In 2025, exports grew 17% over 2024, totaling USD 48.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.
The Brazilian Embassy in Riyadh will hold a meeting to promote Brazilian natural stones in the Gulf country.
One of the world’s largest meatpackers, the Brazilian company says its goal is to position the Gulf country as a hub for halal food production and export.
Bovine heparin is used in clinical therapies. Approval for sales to the Gulf country was announced by Brazil’s agriculture and foreign affairs ministries.
Price increases were driven by higher rental costs and basic services such as water, electricity, and gas.
