New coffee trends in Dubai

FUNAG to bring Brazil closer to Arabs in diplomatic topics

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The Alexandre de Gusmão Foundation (FUNAG) plans on bringing Brazil and the Arab countries closer together for discussions and research on diplomatic history and international relations. FUNAG president and ambassador Márcia Loureiro visited the headquarters of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) in São Paulo on Wednesday (6) and discussed the matter with ABCC president and diplomat Osmar Chohfi and International Relations vice president Mohamad Orra Mourad. FUNAG and the ABCC could work together to achieve these goals.

Star Cosmetics outlines plans to return to pre-covid levels

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Arab Investor Forum opens space for Latin America

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Latin American participation is expected at the Arab International Investor Forum (AiiF), from May 18 to 20, at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) head office in Paris, France. The event highlights sustainable businesses and brings together heads of project and investors.

Lebanese Brazilian a member of São Paulo Academy of Letters

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Brazilian author and psychanalyst Betty Milan, a granddaughter of Lebanese grandparents, took over a chair at the Academy of Letters of São Paulo last Wednesday (31). The inauguration took place in the headquarters of the academy at Largo do Arouce in São Paulo. Milan is the first psychanalyst to ever hold a chair in the association and joined a group of four other women in the academy. 

Partnership facilitates research in immigration collection

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The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) Library in Lebanon announced a partnership with the Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies of the North Carolina State University (NC State) in the USA, which will facilitate research in the digital collection on Arab immigration in Latin America housed in the library. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology will be used to search the collections’ journals, written in Arabic and published in Latin America by immigrants from the 19th century onwards.

Bill to incentive value-added exports from Brazil

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A bill being discussed in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies aims to incentive value-added exports from Brazil like aircrafts and electronics, Agência Câmara Notícias reported.

Brazil-based SMEs to get support for innovative projects

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Brazil-based small-sized enterprises will receive free assistance to make their innovative ideas come into reality. In a partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (SEBRAE), the National Association of Entities Promoting Innovative Enterprises (Anprotec) will select up to 300 project to receive entrepreneurial training, mentorships and technological support for ten weeks.

Brazilians reach deals for USD 8.7 million in show in Dubai

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The participation of Brazil-based companies in APLF, a leather and fashion industry show that took place in Dubai from March 30 to April 1, allowed them to achieve business agreements for USD 8.7 million. Six companies of components for leather, footwear and artifacts from Brazil participated: Magma Indústria e Comercio Têxtil Ltda, Corium Química Ltda, SystemHaus Ltda, Noko Quimica, Química Carioca, and Tanac S/A.

New coffee trends in Dubai

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In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a hub for all kinds of exports but also a hotspot for trends. Meeting points in the region, the emirate’s coffeeshops, have also brought innovations in cuisine, culture, and coffee-based beverages.

Brazil Pavilion was among the most visited at Expo 2020

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The Brazil Pavilion received 2.12 million visitors during the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai. The mega event ended on March 31. The Brazilian space was organized and designed by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and featured different exhibitions.

Egypt to supply 6 mn tons of local wheat

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The Egyptian government is aiming to supply as much as 6 million tons of local wheat this harvest season, which runs from last week to late April. Finance minister Mohamed Maait explained that the decision comes in implementation of directives to facilitate the procedures for importing local grain, and to encourage farmers to supply the largest amount possible.

Brazil’s Petrobras ends month with refinery usage at 91%

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Brazilian oil company Petrobras reported this Monday (4) it reached 91% of the total capacity of its refining parks in the last week of March 2022. The average load considering the whole month was 89%. According to the company, in 2021, Petrobras’ refineries’ average utilization level was 83%, the highest in the last five years.