{
  "id": 4701747,
  "title": "Hanafy proposes Brazil-Arab Value Alliance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/hanafy-proposes-brazil-arab-value-alliance",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:25:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ANBA News Agency",
    "slug": "anba-news-agency",
    "url": "https://anba.com.br/en/hanafy-proposes-brazil-arab-value-alliance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During his recent visit to Brazil, Khaled Hanafy, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers, suggested expanding Brazil-Arab ties beyond trade volumes through the Brazil-Arab Value Alliance (BRAVA). This initiative would focus on logistics and technological alignment among other areas. Hanafy argued that it's time to shift from merely targeting each other's markets to building value together, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond just trade volumes. Last year, trade between Brazil and Arab countries reached approximately USD 33 billion, indicating growth in bilateral commerce. However, Hanafy stressed that the relationship should be defined by more than trade flows or volumes. BRAVA aims to create value together through strategic projects, investments, logistics corridors, and technological alignment. The secretary-general also encouraged Arab and Brazilian businesses to focus on value-adding activities, particularly digitalization, artificial intelligence, and services. Furthermore, Hanafy highlighted that ongoing geopolitical conflicts necessitate alternative trade routes and resilient supply chains. He noted that while Arab countries are diverse, with 22 nations exhibiting varying levels of advancement in artificial intelligence and digitalization, they share a young population and significant potential for collaboration. By promoting interaction between Arab and Brazilian professionals, Hanafy believes new platforms and products can emerge, contributing to economic growth and market expansion.",
  "summary": "In an interview with ANBA, Khaled Hanafy, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers, called for Brazil and Arab countries to build a relationship based on strategic alliances and joint value creation. The post Hanafy proposes Brazil-Arab Value Alliance appeared first on ANBA News Agency .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}