Middle East and Africa

Egypt Advances Textile Sector Modernisation With Greater Private Sector Role

Egypt is moving forward with plans to modernise its state-owned cotton, spinning, weaving and garment industry, with the government seeking greater private sector participation in the management and operation...

Egypt’s Home Textile Industry Gains Momentum: Interview with Towelie

By: Behnam Ghasemi | Editor-in-Chief, Kohan Textile Journal On-location coverage at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Executive Summary At Intertextile Shanghai, the...

Kenya’s Apparel Industry Gains Trade Certainty as US Senate Backs AGOA Extension to 2028

Kenya’s textile and apparel industry is set to gain greater trade certainty following the US Senate’s approval of...

Climate Change Puts Africa’s Cotton and Textile Ambitions Under Pressure

Africa’s ambitions to expand its textile and apparel manufacturing industry are becoming increasingly linked to a challenge that...

Nigeria’s Textile Imports Surge as Northern Cotton Industry Struggles to Recover

Nigeria’s textile industry is facing mounting pressure as imported fabrics from China, India and Pakistan continue to strengthen...

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5th Canada-Africa Business Conference to Welcome Leaders to Namibia

The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference, convened by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, will take place on February 5, 2026, in Windhoek, positioning Namibia at...

Ready to Show 2026 Strengthens Its Role as a Strategic Sourcing Hub for Turkish and Middle Eastern Suppliers

As the global fashion industry prepares for the February 2026 sourcing season, Ready to Show (RTS) is positioning itself as a key strategic platform...

Egypt Emerges as Fastest-Growing Market for Turkish Textile Exports in 2025

Egypt continued to stand out as the brightest market for Türkiye’s textile industry in 2025, reinforcing its strategic importance amid a broader slowdown in...

International Istanbul Furniture Fair Showcases Turkey’s Design-Driven Transformation

The International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF) once again positions itself as a strategic global platform highlighting the transformation of Türkiye’s furniture industry, with a...

SCZONE and Eroglu Moda Tekstil Sign USD 5.6 Million Agreement for New Garments Factory

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has announced a new Turkish investment in Egypt’s textile and apparel sector, as Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman...

ZIMMER AUSTRIA Announces New Representation in Turkey

ZIMMER AUSTRIA has officially reshaped its representation strategy in Turkey, marking a new chapter in its continued commitment to one of the region’s most...

Tunicotex Group Boosts OTDP to 85%, Cuts Planning Time by 25% & Expands Production Capacity by 40% with Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan

FastReactPlan creates a single source of truth for planning and production, enabling Tunicotex to enhance visibility, increase efficiency, and expand capacity for continued growth. Coats...

Africa’s Fashion MSMEs Need Seamless Trade Systems to Unlock AfCFTA Potential

Strong Market Demand, Weak Trade Infrastructure Africa’s fashion and e-commerce sectors are expanding rapidly, projected to reach $75 billion by 2028, driven by youthful consumers...

Saurer Unveils Latest Spinning Preparation Innovations at Irantex 2026

Saurer once again highlighted its strong presence in Iran’s textile machinery market during Irantex 2026, using the exhibition as a strategic platform to introduce...

IranTex & Iran Mode 2026: An Exhibition with Fewer Visitors and Unanswered Questions

The 31st Iran International Textile Exhibition (IranTex), held alongside the 13th Iran Mode Apparel Exhibition, took place in Tehran amid challenging economic and social...
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