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...
Iran, Saudi Arabia Stress Need for Signing investment, Customs, Trade Agreements
Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Ehsan Khandozi met with Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia at the sideline of 2023...
Armenia Seeking Access to Arab Markets, India through Iran
“Armenia and Iran attach great importance to the prospect of carrying out shipments through the Persian Gulf-Black Sea logistic route, and the Armenian side...
First Transit Train from Russia to Saudi Arabia Arrives in Iran’s Southern Port
The train will Bandar Abbas leave for Saudi Arabia after completing legal formalities, according to Ali-Reza Nasiri Barazandeh, the caretaker of the Railway Department...
Exploring the Benefits of a Skilled Workforce in African Textile Development
The enormous opportunities for expansion among African nations like Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and others have led to a surge in the textile sector...
Highlights from the 30th Handmade Carpet Exhibition in Iran
Tehran played host to the 30th Handmade Carpet Exhibition, showcasing a diverse array of products from Iran's thriving carpet industry.
The exhibition, which ran from...
Iran’s Handicrafts Exports at Nearly $300mln Per Year
The main destinations for these exports are the Persian Gulf littoral states and Iraq, said Mohamad-Hossein Askarpour, a senior official from Iran's Ministry of...
Bursa Textile Show Fair (BURTEX) Open Its Doors to Textile Professionals
Today The 9th edition of the Bursa Textile Show Fair successfully united industry leaders and international business experts. Hosted by KFA Fuarcılık with the...
Exploring the Vibrant Textile and Fashion Industry in Africa: An Interview with Makram Boughattas
Introduction: In this insightful interview, we sit down with Makram Boughattas, a prominent textile expert with extensive knowledge of the industry in Morocco and...
Istanbul’s Ambitious Journey to Europe’s Largest Exhibition Venue
Construction has commenced on Europe's largest exhibition site in Istanbul. The Istanbul Exhibition Center is poised to transform into Europe's premier indoor exhibition venue,...
Iran’s 4-month export to ECO members rises 4.52% yr/yr
Iran exported over $3.615 billion worth of commodities to the members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in the first four months of the...