Middle East and Africa

Africa Textile Talks 2026 to Spotlight Regenerative Textile Innovation and Sustainable Manufacturing in Cape Town

As Africa continues to strengthen its position in the global textile and fashion industry, Africa Textile Talks 2026 will return for its sixth edition on 31 July–1 August 2026...

UAE Launches ‘Naseej’ Initiative to Advance Textile Circularity and Reduce Waste

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched Naseej, the National Initiative for Textile Circularity, marking a significant step...

The Logistics of Regional Displacement: Navigating the Turkish-Egyptian Textile Corridor

In the modern global textile apparatus, the commercial viability of high-volume garment factories, industrial sewing systems, and computerized...

GID Textile Egypt Targets $500 Million in Exports with Major Expansion Plans

Egypt is set to strengthen its position as a regional textile manufacturing hub as GID Textile Egypt Group...

India–Oman CEPA Opens New Export Opportunities for Textile and Apparel Industry

The implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to provide a significant boost to...

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Webinar: Fireside Chat Summary: Digital Transformation in the Fashion Industry

In this insightful fireside chat hosted by Kohan Textile Journal, Editor-in-Chief Behnam Ghasemi moderated a rich discussion on the digital transformation of the fashion...

Senegalese Delegation Visits Groz-Beckert’s Technology and Development Center (TEZ) to Strengthen Textile Industry

In February 2024, Groz-Beckert had the honor of welcoming a Senegalese delegation to its Technology and Development Center (TEZ) in Albstadt, Germany. Representatives from...

Kabwe Textile Revival: Zambia-China Mulungushi Joint Venture on Track

The long-awaited revival of the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles Joint Venture (ZCMT-JV) is steadily progressing, offering renewed hope for Zambia’s textile industry. The historic Kabwe-based...

Moscow Fashion Week: A New Gateway for Africa’s Fashion Industry

The Moscow Fashion Week, taking place from March 13 to 18, is set to be a grand celebration of global fashion, offering African designers...

Rivatex Leases Factory for 21 Years to Boost Revival Plans

Kenyan textile manufacturer Rivatex East Africa Ltd has entered into a 21-year factory lease agreement with an investor to support its ambitious revival strategy....

Africa’s Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Napkins, and Diapers Market to Reach $23.6B by 2035 with +3.2% CAGR

Africa's sanitary product market is set for significant growth, driven by rising demand for sanitary towels, tampons, napkins, and diapers. According to a recent...

Saudi Arabia Introduces Recycled Ihrams for Sustainable Pilgrimage

As millions of Muslims embark on their Umrah pilgrimage during Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has introduced an eco-friendly initiative to recycle and repurpose ihrams—the simple...

Türkiye’s Textile Sector Faces Challenges but Remains Resilient

Despite rising costs, labor shortages, and declining profits in 2024, Türkiye’s textile sector remains a cornerstone of the country’s economy, according to Fikret Kileci,...

Pakistan to Participate in AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town 2025

Pakistan will be joining the prestigious AllFashion Sourcing Cape Town event, scheduled for July 8–10, 2025. Known as the premier sourcing event on the...

Türkiye’s Textile Employment Drops Below 1 Million Amid Industry Struggles

Türkiye’s textile and apparel industry has seen a sharp decline in employment, dropping below the 1 million mark for the first time in four...
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