IBOV 187,366.84 ▲ 1.20% IPSA 11,315.26 ▼ 1.14% IPC MEX 65,010.39 ▲ 0.44% MERVAL 3,075,982 ▲ 1.36% COLCAP 2,569.47 ▲ 0.15% BVL PERÚ 59,620.96 ▲ 1.05% USD/BRL5.09▼ 0.72% USD/MXN16.91— 0.00% USD/CLP924.74▼ 1.05% USD/COP3,113▼ 0.49% USD/PEN3.35▼ 0.19% USD/ARS1,512▼ 0.02% USD/UYU40.22▲ 1.23% USD/PYG5,892▲ 0.36% USD/BOB12.45▲ 2.03% USD/DOP58.50▼ 0.01% USD/CRC446.50▲ 1.13% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 2.32% USD/HNL26.84▲ 1.63% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.69% USD/VES818.05▲ 0.54% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.71▲ 1.03% EUR/BRL5.92▼ 0.51% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 187,366.84 ▲ 1.20% IPSA 11,315.26 ▼ 1.14% IPC MEX 65,010.39 ▲ 0.44% MERVAL 3,075,982 ▲ 1.36% COLCAP 2,569.47 ▲ 0.15% BVL PERÚ 59,620.96 ▲ 1.05% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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New Direct Flights Strengthen Brazil-Saudi Ties

By · January 26, 2024 · 1 min read

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Saudi Arabia and Brazil are set to introduce direct flights this year, marking a significant stride in their bilateral relationship.

Deputy Minister Sultan M. Al Musallam made this announcement in Madrid, emphasizing a new chapter in travel between the two countries.

Come March, officials will select specific cities for these air links.

Sultan’s announcement is a big step, making travel easier and fostering closer ties between the people of both nations.

Brazil’s Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, views this as a major achievement for President Lula’s administration.

These direct flights, expected to significantly boost Brazilian tourism, stem from discussions held last year.

Furthermore, Sabino’s meetings with Air Europa aim to open additional flight routes from Spain to Brazil.

His agenda also included negotiations with Alpitour, Italy’s leading tour operator, to discuss potential direct flights between Italy and Brazil through the airline Neos.

New Direct Flights Strengthen Brazil-Saudi Ties.
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These initiatives are more than just new air routes; they represent Brazil’s efforts to strengthen its global presence.

By enhancing air connectivity, Brazil aims to attract more tourists, promote cultural exchanges, and stimulate economic growth.

The upcoming direct flights to Saudi Arabia, coupled with potential new routes to Spain and Italy, signal Brazil’s commitment to expanding its tourism sector and fostering international cooperation.

These developments are expected to bring mutual benefits, enriching cultural understanding and boosting economic opportunities between Brazil and these countries.

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