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entrepreneurs, attended the event, which included a dinner. Saudi Arabian dates companies

and Brazilian firms that trade and export products such as beverages to Arab countries were
also present at the dinner, which featured Brazilian barbecue.

The opening ceremony included speeches from several executives, including Tatiana Riera,

Chief Operating Officer of the ApexBrasil, Dubai, who noted that the “Halal do Brasil” project
would reinforce operations across the Middle East and Islamic countries that require halal

certification. “We have gathered here to celebrate a new step in the relationship between the

ABCC and ApexBrasil. This partnership will further strengthen the presence of Brazilian halal
products in the UAE,” she said.

Eliana Zugaib, Chargée d’Affaires of the Embassy of Brazil in the UAE, emphasised that the

event provided a significant opportunity for businesses to expand their networks, especially
given that the UAE was hosting Gulfood, the region’s largest food and beverage sector show.

Zugaib also highlighted Brazil’s potential to make significant achievements at the show as a
major producer and exporter of halal food. “This event will open up new halal business

prospects and enhance product value,” she added.

During the event, the Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA) launched a book that

serves as a guide for companies seeking halal certification. Ricardo Santin, President of ABPA,
stated that the book was intended to explain the steps and procedures the Brazilian traders

must take to get the certification and prosper in the Arab countries.

Globally, Brazil is the top exporter of halal protein. The accreditation necessitates a number of

changes in the part of the companies. “We are ready to face these challenges,” concluded

Antônio Jorge Camardelli, President of the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC).

Halal do Brasil

Meanwhile, Tamer Mansour, the Secretary-General and CEO of the ABCC, highlighted that the

“Halal do Brasil” project aims to boost the country’s export business beyond the protein sector.
“The project is truly ground-breaking. It can train those businesses who want to venture into the

halal market and highlight the significance of Brazil in the halal food industry. Brazil doesn’t want

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