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Saudi-led Middle East Green Initiative expanded as 11 new members signed up, including Algeria and Lebanon, as well as the United Kingdom as an observer. The goal is to cooperate regionally in combating climate change.

The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) sent a delegation to the Gulf Green fair in the United Arab Emirates. Businesspeople attended B2Bs, meetings, and seminars. CNA executives proceeded to Saudi Arabia.

Brazil is becoming an increasingly important supplier in the Arab beauty market, particularly with hair care products. The region is supplied by companies such as Floractive, specializing in hair treatments, and Terra Fértil, offering hair straighteners and dryers. Light Hair aims to enter the market, too.

After meeting with ministers and signing a memorandum with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira says a new phase of high-level political dialogue with the region has begun. In an exclusive interview with ANBA, Mauro Vieira said that Brazil has an enviable political position in the Gulf.

Last year, the Saudi economy was boosted by private consumption and non-oil investment. According to the IMF, the country is making progress in its diversification efforts. Non-oil GDP is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2024.