Food inflation affects Brazil and Arab world

Oman announces incentives to drive investments

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Oman is awarding a lineup of industry and technology incentives to improve the investment climate. The subsidies were approved by the board of directors of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), which manages nine industrial cities across the country, plus the Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) and the Al Mazunah Free Zone.

Anitta wears outfit by Kuwaiti designer in music video

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One of the latest music videos by singer Anitta of Brazil features her clad in overalls created by a Kuwaiti designer. The Brazilian pop star wore a tight-fitting, sparkly green, high-collar piece by Yousef Al Jasmi, according to the website of Saudi Arabian newspaper Arab News.

Book on studies in soccer to be translated into Arabic

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The book “O ensino do futebol: para além da bola rolando” [Teaching Soccer: Beyond the Ball Rolling], which brings texts on Studies in Soccer in a didactic and accessible manner, is the result of a joint work of researchers from the Study Group on Soccer and Supporters (GEFuT) of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). The work addresses soccer not only as a sport but as a cultural activity that goes beyond the ball on the field. The book was published in 2016 by Rio de Janeiro’s Jaguatirica publishing house and will be translated into Arabic.

Syria grants financial stimulus to workers

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The government of Syria is granting a one-time financial stimulus to public sector workers and soldiers, local websites reported. President Bashar Al Assad issued a decree this Tuesday (16) amid a serious economic crisis.

Bolsonaro had online meeting with king of Bahrain

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Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro had an online meeting on Monday (15) with the king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Details of the meeting were made public by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Gulf country’s official news outlet.

Expo Revestir goes online as it targets foreign visitors

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The 19th edition of Expo Revestir, the leading trade show on architecture, design and décor trends and finishes in Latin America, is taking place online from March 22 to 26. Registration is available to online visitors from around the world. Simultaneous translation will be available into English and Spanish. Organizers are expecting strong international attendance. The event will feature visits and meetings via the Expo Revestir website.

Food inflation affects Brazil and Arab countries

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Food prices kept climbing in Brazil in the twelve months since the spread of the coronavirus prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global pandemic. But Brazilian households aren’t the only ones struggling as inflation pushes prices up. According to numbers from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food and beverage costs are going up in at least three Arab countries.

Nine Brazilian firms featured in Qatar’s defense exhibition

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Milipol defense exhibition started on Monday, 15, in Doha, Qatar. Brazil is participating with a pavilion organized by the Brazilian Defense and Security Industries Association (Abimde) as well as nine Brazilian companies.

Brazil’s government keeps 3.2% growth forecast unchanged

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Brazil passes new regulatory framework for gas

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Brazil’s lower house approved a new regulatory framework for the natural gas sector, the bill 4.476/2020, in the early hours of Wednesday, 17. All amendments of the Federal Senate were rejected. It will now be signed into law by President Jair Bolsonaro.