In an interview with ANBA, Khaled Hanafy, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers, called for Brazil and Arab countries to build a relationship based on strategic alliances and joint value creation.
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At the third panel of the Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum, panelists shared experiences and ideas on the need to explore new trade routes.
The first debate at the 5th Brazil & Arab Countries Economic Forum focused on the impact of Middle East conflicts on the global economy and alternative business solutions.
Year to date, Brazil has earned USD 161.4 million from exports to the Gulf country, while imports are declining.
Brazilian entrepreneur Katya Salomão turned a tradition learned from her maternal grandmother, Maria Issa Salomão, into a brand of flavored olive oils that has won international awards.
A company selling nuts, beverages, cheeses and flours from the Brazilian state of Paraíba to customers in Brazil and overseas is looking to supply Brazilian expatriates in Arab countries.
After three months of decline, Brazilian exports to Arab markets in the Gulf region, where the Middle East conflict is centered, posted a slight increase again in June.
Exports are up 18.2% so far this year, totaling USD 266.1 million, according to data from Brazil’s trade ministry. Beef and live cattle are among the country’s leading exports.
The Seventh Political Consultations Meeting between the two countries also included exchanges on cooperation, investment and agriculture.
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Wednesday (17) on the sidelines of the G7 meeting, which they attended as invited guests.
FAO report says global fertilizer trade declined in the first four months of the year due to the conflict in the Middle East. Prices rose by an average of 25%.
Data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services show a 0.7% increase in exports and a 21.5% decline in imports compared to the same period in 2025.
So far this year, both exports and imports have increased compared to 2025. Total trade volume has reached USD 171 million.
Initiative aims to boost resilience and reduce costs for businesses operating in the emirate. Total package amounts to USD 410 million.
