Middle East and Africa

Syria Seeks Funding to Advance €5 Million Textile Recovery Project

Syrian officials and international partners met at the Italian Embassy in Damascus to review progress on the €5 million “Weaving Hope” project and discuss additional funding to support the...

IRANTEX 2026: Once a Leading Textile Exhibition, Now Fighting for Survival

The sharp decline in exhibitor participation, near disappearance of textile machinery companies and growing frustration among manufacturers have...

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...

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...

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Weaving Progress: Cape Town’s Clothing Industry Revives Tradition Through Innovation and Inclusion

Cape Town’s historic clothing and textile industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, driven by a dynamic blend of collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth. Once...

Unlocking the Potential of Textile Manufacturing in the Middle East and Africa

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are emerging as key regions in the global textile and garment industry, driven by rising demand, strategic geographic...

AAFA Urges Swift, Long-Term Renewal of AGOA to Sustain and Expand U.S.–Africa Apparel Trade

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called on U.S. lawmakers and trade officials to enact a long-duration renewal of the African Growth...

Solar Energy and Its Strategic Importance for Iran’s Textile Industry in Achieving Sustainable Power Supply

The textile industry, as one of Iran’s most energy-intensive sectors, faces growing challenges related to energy deficits, power outages, and escalating production costs. These...

Nigeria’s Textile Imports Skyrocket by 298% in Five Years, Hitting N726 Billion in 2024

Nigeria’s textile imports have surged dramatically, rising by 297.8% over the past five years to reach N726.18 billion in 2024, up from N182.53 billion...

Afreximbank Launches $5 Billion Integrated Textile Project in Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Industrial Renaissance

In a landmark initiative set to transform Africa’s textile industry, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the commencement of a $5 billion integrated...

Sharp Decline in Italian Textile Machinery Exports to Turkey Signals Crisis in Turkish Textile Industry

According to the latest report by ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), Italian textile machinery exports dropped by 6% in the first quarter...

A Historical Perspective: Bursa’s Textile Heritage

Bursa, a city at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, has been the heart of Turkey's textile industry for centuries. Historically renowned for its...

AfDB and EABC Sign $1 Million Deal to Boost Sustainable Industrialisation in East Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed a $1 million grant agreement to promote sustainable industrialisation and...

Minya Textile City: Egypt’s Ambitious Plan to Revive Its Textile Industry

Egypt, renowned for its ancient cotton legacy, is embarking on one of its most ambitious industrial development projects — the Minya Textile City. Strategically...
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