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President of LIDE Emirates visits Santa Catarina

Written by Rodrigo Paiva | Jul 16, 2024 6:45:13 PM

Rodrigo Paiva, President of LIDE Emirates, visited the LIDE unit in Santa Catarina today. 

In Florianópolis, Rodrigo Paiva met with Delton Batista, President of LIDE SC, Erick Isoppo, CEO of IDB Brasil Trading, Arnaldo Glavan, CEO of Grupo AG Capital and Marcelo Fett, Secretary of Innovation of the Government of SC. 

The meeting focused on discussing numerous opportunities that the United Arab Emirates offer for Brazilian entrepreneurs, particularly those from the state of Santa Catarina.

What you’ll see in this post:

On the state of Santa Catarina and its relevance

Exploring cooperation opportunities

The importance of the meeting and a look into the future

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On the state of Santa Catarina and its relevance

Santa Catarina is renowned for its economic dynamism, innovation, and strong entrepreneurial spirit. 

With a robust GDP and diversified sectors including technology, agribusiness, tourism, and industry, the state stands out nationally and internationally. 

Its capital, Florianópolis, is a major innovation hub in Brazil, known for its concentration of startups and cutting-edge technology companies. 

This conducive environment for innovation and development was a highlight of discussions during Rodrigo Paiva's visit.

Rodrigo Paiva emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Santa Catarina and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting synergies between the two markets. 

"Santa Catarina has tremendous potential for innovation and entrepreneurship, and it's always a pleasure to discuss new partnerships and investments. The UAE offers a stable and attractive business environment with world-class infrastructure and a strategic location bridging Western and Eastern markets," Paiva said.

Exploring cooperation opportunities

The United Arab Emirates is one of the world's leading commercial and financial hubs, offering diverse opportunities for Brazilian companies. 


With a diversified economy and a friendly business environment, the UAE has attracted investments from around the globe. Sectors such as technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, tourism, and energy have particularly piqued investor interest.


The meeting explored cooperation possibilities in areas such as information technology, innovation, and sustainable development. 


Entrepreneurs from Santa Catarina showed keen interest in the opportunities presented, especially in accessing the UAE market and establishing strategic partnerships.


Delton Batista, President of LIDE SC, reiterated the importance of international collaboration for the growth of local businesses. "We are excited about the opportunities the UAE offers. This partnership can open doors for new business ventures and further strengthen our economy," Batista stated.


Erick Isoppo, CEO of IDB do Brasil Trading, Arnaldo Glavan, CEO of Grupo AG Capital, and Marcelo Fett, Secretary of Innovation of the Government of SC, also expressed optimism about collaboration possibilities. 

The importance of the meeting and a look into the future

The meeting served as an important step towards building bridges between Santa Catarina and the United Arab Emirates, paving the way for future investments and partnerships.

Rodrigo Paiva's visit to Florianópolis reaffirms LIDE Emirates' commitment to promoting economic development and integration across different markets. 

It is expected that these discussions will lead to concrete actions benefiting both entrepreneurs from Santa Catarina and those from the UAE, thereby strengthening the economy and creating new growth opportunities.

With this visit, LIDE Emirates continues its mission to connect business leaders and promote sustainable economic development through strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.

To learn more about LIDE Emirates' activities and business opportunities with the United Arab Emirates, visit our website or contact us.