Middle East and Africa

Bargh Lameh: The Origins of Iran’s Towel Manufacturing Industry

From a wooden loom in Tabriz in 1929 to international exports, Bargh Lameh played a pioneering role in the development of Iran’s home textile industry. The history of Iran’s industrial...

Monforts Sees Strong Potential for Kenya’s Textile Industry Despite Investment Challenges

Kenya has significant opportunities to develop a more competitive and integrated textile manufacturing sector, but challenges ranging from...

LMW Highlights Egypt’s Growing Textile Investment Potential at Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026

LMW reaffirmed its commitment to Egypt’s textile industry during Egypt Stitch & Tex 2026, highlighting the country’s continued...

When Machines Stop, Every Minute Matters

By Nayla El-Tawil - CEO at NobelTex NobelRepair, the Repair Division of NobelTex — Keeping Your Production Moving A machine...

Textile Export Council of Egypt to Participate in GTR North Africa 2026

The Textile Export Council of Egypt (TEC) will participate in GTR North Africa 2026, a regional conference focused...

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Join North Carolina’s Spring 2026 Technical Textile Trade Mission To The Middle East

North Carolina’s textile innovators are invited by The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) to join a trade delegation to the Middle East...

Destination Africa 2025 Concludes with Strong Global Participation and Growing Interest in Egyptian Manufacturing

Destination Africa 2025 closed on a high note last week, reaffirming its position as one of Africa’s most influential sourcing platforms. Held on November...

Kenya’s Textile Industry Poised for Long-Awaited Revival

Kenya’s textile and cotton sector—once a cornerstone of the national economy—appears ready for a long-awaited resurgence after decades of decline. Once employing nearly 30...

Turkish YKM Textile Confirms New Investment in Tunisia

Turkish textile manufacturer YKM Textile has officially confirmed its decision to invest in Tunisia, following a high-level meeting with Mr. Jalel Tebib, Director General...

Eroğlu Global Holding Expands Operations in Egypt with $350 Million Investments

Eroğlu Global Holding, one of Turkey’s leading textile and apparel groups, has significantly expanded its presence in Egypt with $350 million in new investments...

CAFA World Press Conference Charts Roadmap Toward a $500 Billion African Fashion Economy

The NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja hosted a landmark gathering of Africa’s creative and fashion industry leaders at the CAFA World Press Conference &...

Alibaba Sets Its Sights on South Africa as Next Major E-Commerce Battleground

Alibaba is preparing to enter the African market in a major way — and South Africa, specifically the city of Durban, has been chosen...

Cameroon Set to Launch Camtext SA, a $300 Million Cotton-to-Textile Mega Project

A high-powered consortium—comprising Panafritex (the textile arm of Arise), Sodecoton, CNPS, and Marlo Properties Fincorp—is preparing to launch Camtext SA, a major integrated cotton-to-textile...

AfDB Approves $100 Million Loan to EAAIF to Accelerate Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), strengthening efforts to expand...

Kenya Advances Circular Textile Innovation as Rivatex Achieves UPMADE Certification

Kenya’s drive toward a more sustainable textile future has reached a major milestone, as Rivatex — one of the country’s largest textile and garment...
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