Rahaf Hussin came to Brazil as a refugee of the Syria war in 2017. Three years and a half later, now married with a small kid, she has pursued her family tradition as a trade.
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The Arab world Film Festival at Home will be up on digital platforms from August 28 to September 21, featuring four premieres. The event is designed to celebrate the diversity of cinema in Arab countries and solidarity among peoples.
By using the Geographic Population Structure (GPS) method, a research revealed the Arab presence in the Brazilian state of Ceará. The study was published in the book ‘The Cearense Revealed: A DNA journey unveils our ancestry.’
An online event marking the 68th anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce featured testimonial footage of Arabs and descendants thereof who have risen to the forefront of their professions discussing their origins. All take pride in the history they’re part of.
Additionally, an import substitution program will encourage production by non-nationals in the country.
Next Tuesday (30), Ali Jeratli of Syria will teach an online lesson how to cook tabbouleh, while also explaining the meaning of a few words. The class is part of the Immigration Museum program, in partnership with NGO Abraço Cultural.
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade show in Syria’s capital will not run from August 20 to 29 as previously expected. A new date is yet to be announced.
The comic book premiered in the Brazilian market in 2015. An award-winner in France, it tells of the author Riad Sattouf’s childhood days in Libya and Syria.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Refugee Agency has launched the Refugee Entrepreneurs webpage to raise awareness on the business of refugee people. This first week, five food business have been listed in São Paulo, including three Arabs.
UN under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs said that preventing, detecting and responding to coronavirus are impeded by Syria’s fragile health system. Ten cases have been confirmed in Syria, including one death.
Arab country announced tender to acquire 1,500 pregnant heifers. Deadline to submit offers is April 29.
Inclusion project already features four young Syrians training in Rio de Janeiro and seeks sponsorship to bring new talents from refugee camp in Jordan.
Communities of refugees, migrants and descendants that want to exhibit in the 25th edition of the event of the Immigration Museum in São Paulo may apply on the institution website.
Groups from around the world can represent their nations through cuisine, dancing, music, art or handicraft.

