Middle East and Africa
Fiber & yarn
Aid by Trade Foundation Joins International Alliance for Sustainable Cotton Production in Chad
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has joined the newly formed Koskilna Compact alliance. This international multi-stakeholder coalition of non-governmental organisations, companies, and state actors aims to promote the...
Fiber & yarn
AbTF Publishes Independent Verification Results for Cotton made in Africa’s Standards
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is releasing the latest edition of its annual, aggregated report on the...
Middle East and Africa
Top Textile Companies in Azerbaijan
The Evolution of Azerbaijan's Textile Industry
Azerbaijan's textile industry has a rich history intertwined with the nation's cultural and...
Exhibition News
Iran’s Unique Textile Industry Advantages
In recent years, Iran has made significant strides in revitalizing its textile industry, building on its unique advantages...
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Işıl Tekstil’s New Investments in the Niğde Yarn Facility
Işıl Tekstil Enhances Its Technological Infrastructure: Boosting the Niğde Yarn Facility
Işıl Tekstil continues to advance its technological infrastructure...
Construction begins for cotton yarn plant in Oman’s Sohar
Construction of a major cotton yarn manufacturing project recently commenced at the Sohar Free Zone in Oman. Being set up by India's ShriVallabh Pittie Group (SVP)...
Dubai textile firm plans garment unit in Kenya’s Naivasha
Dubai-based textile company United Aryan plans to build a garment factory that could employ up to 10,000 workers at Olkaria geothermal fields in Naivasha town of...
Tehran hosting Iran-Iraq business forum
The two day Iran-Iraq business forum kicked off at the Tehran’s Summit Conference Hall on Sunday, IRNA reported.
As reported, Iran’s Vice President for Economic...
Sabic to boost chemical output 70% by 2025 with new plants
Saudi Basic Industries Corp plans to boost production capacity 70 per cent by 2025 as the Middle East’s dominant chemical maker works with new...
UAE to participate in joint meeting of Arab financial institutions
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is participating in the joint meeting of Arab Financial Institutions, which will take place in Jordan this month, part...
Kenya to create 70,000 jobs in leather industry: Official
Kenya is looking forward to the leather sector to create 70,000 jobs by 2022 and boost the economy from Sh 14 billion now to...
Nigeria should opt for mass production: fashion designers
Many Nigerian fashion designers feel their country, one of the biggest consumers of fashion in Africa, can boost the economy, meet rising domestic demand, raise...
Van de Wiele to show latest textile machines at ITM 2018
Van de Wiele, manufacturer of carpet and velvet weaving machines, electronic jacquards, feeders, controllers, finishing machinery, extrusion and tufting machines, and equipment manufacturers, is...
Manufacturing woven fabrics: Exceptionally versatile in design and function
DORNIER will demonstrate weaving machine solutions for clothing, home and technical textiles aimed at the Turkish and Central Asian market at the ITM
DORNIER will...
Belgrade new base for Turkish firms for easier access to EU
Belgrade is now the new base for medium and big Turkish firms as the city offers easier access to the European market and helps...