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General Information

National Identity

Official Language(s)Portuguese

National CurrencyBrazilian Real (BRL)

National Day(s)7 September (Independence Day)

Capitals

Political / Administrative CapitalBrasilia

Economic CapitalSao Paulo

Cultural CapitalRio de Janeiro

Transport & Connectivity

Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 14.5 – 15.5 h Direct flights

Primary AirportSao Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

Primary PortPort of Santos (largest port in Latin America)

Geography

Land Area-

Length of the Coastline7,491 km

Highest PointPico da Neblina (2,994 m)

Primary Inland Water Body / RiverAmazon River (world's largest river by discharge) Lagoa dos Patos (largest lagoon)

ClimateMostly tropical, with temperate conditions in the south

Border Countries

ArgentinaBoliviaColombiaFrench Guiana (France)GuyanaParaguayPeruSurinameUruguayVenezuela

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Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Key Facts

Brazil is South America’s largest country and the only country in the Americas with Portuguese as its official language.

Brazil’s flag has 27 stars representing its states and Federal District.

Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer.

Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian stew made with black beans and meat.

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Brazil generates nearly 90% of its electricity from low-carbon sources, mainly hydropower, wind and solar.

Brazil is home to the capybara, the world’s largest living rodent.

Brazil was ruled by the Portuguese for more than 300 years.

The name ‘Brazil’ comes from brazilwood, Brazil’s national tree.

Brazil is the world’s largest producer of sugarcane and oranges.

About 60% of the Amazon rainforest lies within Brazil.

Lencois Maranhenses National Park, a UNESCO site since 2024, is South America’s largest dune field, known for its rainwater lagoons.

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Economic Overview

Macroeconomic Snapshot

GDP, current prices-USD Billions

Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)

GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita

Population-Millions of people

General government gross debt-% of GDP

Income levelWorld Bank classification-

Economic Comparison

Indicator	Brazil	UAE
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Real GDP growthAnnual percent change (%)	-	-
GDP per capita, current pricesUSD per capita	-	-
PopulationMillions of people	-	-
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Inflation rate (avg. consumer prices)Annual percent change (%)	-	-
General government gross debt% of GDP	-	-
Income levelWorld Bank classification	-	-

Foreign Trade

No data available for this section yet.

Political Overview

Leadership

Head of State & Government

H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Since January 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mauro Vieira

Since January 2023

Minister of Finance

H.E. Dario Carnevalli Durigan

Since March 2026

Minister of Trade

H.E. Dr. Marcio Fernando Elias Rosa

Since April 2026

Minister of Defense

H.E. Jose Mucio Monteiro

Since January 2023

Political Summary

Political System

Federal Presidential Representative Democratic Republic

The President holds executive power and serves as both head of state and head of government.

Ruling Party

Workers' Party (PT): Left-wing to Centre-left (since 2023)The Workers' Party previously held the presidency for over 13 consecutive years from January 2003 to August 2016, initially under President Lula (2003–2011) and subsequently under President Dilma Rousseff (2011–2016).

Main Opposition Force(s)

Liberal Party (PL): Right-wing to Far-rightParts of the "Centrao" (The Big Centre), mainly the Progressive Party (PP) and Republicans (Republicanos): Centre to Centre-right

Next Presidential Election

Expected in October 2026

Next Legislative Election

October 2026

Last Updated: May 2026Source: Internal Research

Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs

49Organizations

15Member

20Founding Member

8Partner, Observer or Participant

6Not a Member

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations

Competitiveness Indexes

Index	Year	Rank Out of	Brazil	UAE

No index matches.

Diplomatic Relations and Representation

Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations10 Jun 197452 years of relations

UAE Ambassador

H.E. Sharif Essa Al SuwaidiUAE Ambassador to Brazil · Resident

Foreign Ambassador

H.E. Sidney Leon RomeiroAmbassador of Brazil to the UAE · Resident

Last Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research

Flights by UAE Carriers

Passenger Flights

October 2026 figures

12Total Weekly Passenger Flights

EYEtihad Airways0

EKEmirates12

FZflydubai0

G9Air Arabia0

Cargo Flights

October 2026 figures

0Total Weekly Cargo Flights

EYEtihad Cargo0

EKEmirates SkyCargo0

Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA

Consular Information

	Tourists	Residents	Students	Golden Visa Holders
Brazil Nationalsin the UAE	-	-	-	-
UAE Citizensin Brazil	-	-	-	-

Main Agreements and MoUs

Agreement / MOU	Status	Notes
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	Not Signed	Brazil is a member of MERCOSUR.MERCOSUR–UAE CEPA negotiations were launched on 8 Jul 2024.MERCOSUR–UAE fourth negotiating round was held on 4 Nov 2025.
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement	Not Signed	-
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement	Ratified	Signed on 10 Nov 2018.Entered into force on 15 Mar 2021.
ASAAir Services Agreement	Signed	Signed on 16 Mar 2017.Civil Aviation Safety MoU was signed on 2 Oct 2025.Civil Aviation Safety Working Agreement was signed on 2 Oct 2025.
ACFIAgreement on Cooperation and Investment Facilitation	Ratified	Signed on 15 Mar 2019.Entered into force on 30 Aug 2023.

Ratified— Signed and entered into force

Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending

Not Signed— No signed agreement exists

Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research

UAE Foreign Assistance

UAE Aid to Brazil	Total Amount
Amount (USD Mn)	-

Bilateral Visits

Official Visits from the UAE

H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al ShamsiMinister of Climate Change and Environment
Nov2025
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Jul2025
H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
Jul2025
H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign Trade
Jul2025
H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of State
Jul2025
H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
Apr2025
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Nov2024
H.E. Mohamed Hassan AlsuwaidiMinister of Investment
Nov2024
H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
Nov2024
H.E. Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al QassimiMinister of Culture
Nov2024
H.E. Lana NusseibehAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs
Nov2024
H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade
Oct2024
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of Economy
Sep2024
H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al HussainiMinister of State for Financial Affairs
Jul2024
H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
Jul2024
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign Affairs
Oct2023
H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade
Aug2023
H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International Cooperation
Jun2023
H.E. Saqr GhobashSpeaker of the Federal National Council
Sep2022

Official Visits to the UAE

H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaPresident of Brazil
Feb2026
H.E. Alexandre SilveiraMinister of Mines and Energy of Brazil
Jan2025
H.E. Mauro VieiraMinister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
Sep2024
H.E. Felicio RamuthVice Governor of the State of Sao Paulo of Brazil
Jan2024
H.E. Margareth MenezesMinister of Culture of Brazil
Dec2023
H.E. Helder BarbalhoGovernor of the State of Para of Brazil
Dec2023
H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaPresident of Brazil
Dec2023
Mrs. Rosangela Lula da SilvaFirst Lady of Brazil
Dec2023
H.E. Rodrigo PachecoPresident of the Federal Senate of Brazil
Apr2023
H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaPresident of Brazil
Apr2023
H.E. Andre Aranha Correa do LagoDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Climate, Environment, and Energy Affairs of Brazil
Apr2023
H.E. Carlos Sergio Sobral DuarteDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Africa and the Middle East of Brazil
Apr2023
H.E. Jeronimo RodriguesGovernor of the State of Bahia of Brazil
Apr2023
H.E. Admiral Flavio AugustoSpecial Secretary for Strategic Affairs of the Presidency of Brazil
May2022
H.E. Jair BolsonaroPresident of Brazil
Nov2021
H.E. Jair BolsonaroPresident of Brazil
Oct2019
H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaPresident of Brazil
Dec2003