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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SCZONE Signs $8 Million Deal with China’s ShuanFeng to Establish Ready-Made Garments Factory in Qantara West

The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has announced the signing of a new investment contract with Chinese apparel manufacturer ShuanFeng...

Accra Fashion Week 2025 to Spotlight Ghana as Africa’s Fashion Capital

Accra Fashion Week is set to return this December at the Trust Sports Emporium, reaffirming Ghana’s capital as a central hub for Africa’s fast-growing...

Turkish Ambassador Attends 78th Cairo Fashion & Tex as 650 Companies Showcase Egypt’s Growing Textile Strength

The 78th edition of Cairo Fashion & Tex, Egypt’s largest international exhibition for textiles, garments, and accessories, opened its doors from 2 to 4...

Gokaldas Exports Eyes Africa Expansion to Offset U.S. Tariffs

Indian apparel manufacturer Gokaldas Exports Ltd is accelerating its African growth strategy in response to mounting U.S. trade pressures. The company announced plans to...

SCZONE Showcases Investment Opportunities at Egypt–Bahrain Business Forum in Cairo

Mr. Waleid Gamal El-Dien, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), highlighted the zone’s strategic advantages and investment potential...

Cotton made in Africa Launches Public Consultation for Standard Revision

The public consultation on the draft of CmiA Standard Vol. 5.0 will run from 19 September to 17 November 2025. This revision revolves around...

HOMETEX Eyes Global Expansion as Turkey’s Leading Home Textile Fair

HOMETEX, one of the world’s largest and most influential home textile exhibitions, is preparing for a new era with plans to expand its footprint...

Messe Frankfurt to Drive Regional Expansion with New Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

has officially launched its new subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, as part of its long-term investment strategy in the Kingdom’s fast-growing exhibition industry. ...

Iran Emerges as the Leading Cotton Seed Market in the Middle East

The global cotton seed market, valued at USD 1.57 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 2.08 billion by 2030, growing at a...

Only 20% of Iran’s Apparel Market Belongs to Iranian Brands

Iran’s apparel market is estimated at USD 10–12 billion annually, yet Iranian brands account for only about 20 percent of this figure. Despite the...
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