Middle East and Africa
Egypt
Fireside Chat Summary: Digital Transformation in the Fashion Industry
In this insightful fireside chat hosted by Kohan Textile Journal, Editor-in-Chief Behnam Ghasemi moderated a rich discussion on the digital transformation of the fashion and textile industry. The session...
Africa
Senegalese Delegation Visits Groz-Beckert’s Technology and Development Center (TEZ) to Strengthen Textile Industry
In February 2024, Groz-Beckert had the honor of welcoming a Senegalese delegation to its Technology and Development Center...
Middle East and Africa
Kabwe Textile Revival: Zambia-China Mulungushi Joint Venture on Track
The long-awaited revival of the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles Joint Venture (ZCMT-JV) is steadily progressing, offering renewed hope for...
Exhibition News
Moscow Fashion Week: A New Gateway for Africa’s Fashion Industry
The Moscow Fashion Week, taking place from March 13 to 18, is set to be a grand celebration...
Kenya
Rivatex Leases Factory for 21 Years to Boost Revival Plans
Kenyan textile manufacturer Rivatex East Africa Ltd has entered into a 21-year factory lease agreement with an investor...
Africa’s Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins, and Diapers Market to Reach $23.6B by 2035 with +3.2% CAGR
Africa's sanitary product market is set for significant growth, driven by rising demand for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, and diapers. According to a recent...
Saudi Arabia Introduces Recycled Ihrams for Sustainable Pilgrimage
As millions of Muslims embark on their Umrah pilgrimage during Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has introduced an eco-friendly initiative to recycle and repurpose ihrams—the simple...
Türkiye’s Textile Sector Faces Challenges but Remains Resilient
Despite rising costs, labor shortages, and declining profits in 2024, Türkiye’s textile sector remains a cornerstone of the country’s economy, according to Fikret Kileci,...
Pakistan to Participate in AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2025
Pakistan will be joining the prestigious AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town event, scheduled for July 8–10, 2025. Known as the premier sourcing event on the...
Türkiye’s Textile Employment Drops Below 1 Million Amid Industry Struggles
Türkiye’s textile and apparel industry has seen a sharp decline in employment, dropping below the 1 million mark for the first time in four...
UAE and Central African Republic CEPA to Boost Trade Beyond AED3.67 Billion
The UAE and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment, with...
Syria: A New Battlefield for Textile Exhibition Organizers!
Syria has always been considered one of the most important countries in the Middle East. Even before the outbreak of war, it was regarded...
Sun Tekstil’s AI Investment Set to Transform the Fashion Industry
Sun Tekstil has taken a major step towards revolutionizing the fashion and textile industry with a groundbreaking investment in Refabric (Mintgrams Technologies Inc.), a...
Successful Spanish Participation at Egy Stitch & Tex 2025
The Spanish textile technology sector made a notable impact at Egy Stitch & Tex 2025, held from February 20th to 23rd in Cairo. Five...
MAS Holdings Expands into India with Bhuinpur Facility
MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, marked a significant milestone in its global expansion by breaking ground for its first facility in the...