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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South Africa’s Clothing and Textile Sector Key to Economic Recovery, Says Deputy Minister Whitfield

The clothing and textile industry is poised to play a vital role in South Africa’s economic recovery and re-industrialisation, according to Deputy Minister of...

French Brand GEMO Begins Production in Benin’s Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has officially welcomed GEMO, a major French ready-to-wear label, into its growing network of international textile partners. The move...

Kenyan Government Launches Textile Skills Program in TVET Institutions to Boost Industry Readiness

In a strategic move to align Kenya’s workforce with global apparel industry standards, the government has officially launched a Textile and Apparel Enhancement Programme...

OECD Forecasts Morocco’s Economic Growth to Reach 3.8% in 2025 and 2026

The Moroccan economy is projected to grow steadily at 3.8% in both 2025 and 2026, according to the latest economic outlook released by the...

Tunisia Rises as Sustainable Sourcing Hub for Recycled Cotton

As environmental standards in the fashion industry continue to rise, Tunisia is positioning itself as a key platform for sustainable and competitive sourcing of...

Ecobank Nigeria Champions SME Growth in Fashion Industry Through Adire Lagos Exhibition

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly within the fashion and creative industries, to harness opportunities in...

Used Clothing Supports Kenya’s Growth with Local Manufacturing

New Kenyan Report Urges Governments to Back the Coexistence of Used Clothing Imports and Local Manufacturing as a Path to African Growth Evidence-based study...

Inditex Reaffirms Commitment to Turkish Suppliers, Rules Out Expansion in Egypt

In a recent high-level meeting held at Inditex’s global headquarters in Spain, the world-renowned fashion retail giant reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to sourcing from...

Innovative Companies of the Textile Industry Took Their Place at ITM 2026

One of the largest gatherings in the world of textile machinery and technology, the ITM 2026 Exhibition will host companies showcasing the most significant...

Benin Republic Emerges as West Africa’s Textile Powerhouse, Leaving Nigerian Manufacturers Concerned

Benin Republic is rapidly positioning itself as the new textile and garment hub of West Africa, sparking concern among Nigerian manufacturers over the country’s...
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