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The United Arab Emirates and Brazil brought together senior business leaders, investors and representatives of major institutions in São Paulo for a high-level economic engagement focused on expanding trade, investment and long-term commercial partnerships between the two countries.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brazil and the Government of the State of Minas Gerais are strengthening economic dialogue and exploring new opportunities for trade, investment and long-term partnerships across strategic sectors.

His Excellency Sharif Essa Al Suwaidi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Federative Republic of Brazil, presented his credentials to Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname, as the UAE’s non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Suriname.

With economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and Brazil continuing to strengthen, officials from both countries met at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brasília to advance strategic dialogue on ports, aviation, logistics and transport infrastructure.

The Zayed Charity Run Rio de Janeiro 2026 will offer a total of BRL 500,000 in prizes for its second Brazilian edition, which is taking place on 23rd August, beginning 2:20pm, at Flamengo Beach

The Brazilian company Stattus4 has been awarded the Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Water category, in recognition of its innovative use of technology to address water losses in distribution systems and promote sustainable water management.

The Brazilian technology company Jade has been awarded the Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Health category, in recognition of its innovative, evidence-based solutions supporting the development of neurodivergent children through the application of technology with social impact.

During an official visit to the state of Minas Gerais in December, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brazil conducted a series of technical meetings and site visits focused on investment opportunities in the lithium and strategic minerals sector.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil discussed bilateral relations and opportunities for further collaboration during a phone call today.

The exhibition took place in the presence of members of the Brazilian Congress and Senator Marcos Duval, Head of the Emirati-Brazilian Parliamentary Friendship Committee. At the event, pictures, collectibles, and Emirati handicrafts were displayed.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Jair Bolsonaro, President of Brazil, on the death of his mother.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro at Expo 2020.

The Emirati-Brazilian Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC) held its first virtual meeting with the Brazilian-Emirati Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the National Congress of Brazil.

The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Brazil donated 3,000 seedlings of native species to the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) in celebration of the country's 49th National Day and the 46th anniversary of Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology.

President Jair Bolsonaro invited ambassadors to lunch at the house of one of his sons, Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro.

Authorities, executives, specialists and representatives of entities from the Arab world and other countries participated in the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries that the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce promoted between October 19 and 22, on a virtual basis.

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Brazil, Saleh Alsuwaidi, the second secretary, Saeed Alshehhi, and part of the embassy staff went to the Blood Bank in Brasilia to help the community and donate blood

The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, received the credentials of five new ambassadors in Brazil, in a ceremony at the Planalto Palace.

The Brazilian government received 12 tons of health materials to combat Covid-19, donated by the United Arab Emirates, through UAEAid. The arrival of supplies, which include masks, rapid tests, gloves and medical clothes, happened in the morning at Brasília Air Base.

The Zayed Sustainability Award 2020 had a Brazilian finalist in the High School category: the Sesi Djalma Pessoa School in Salvador, Bahia.