The 76th edition of Cairo Fashion & Tex, Egypt's leading clothing and textile exhibition, opened on Thursday, featuring 750 Egyptian and international brands. The event, held under the auspices of the Ministries of Industry and Investment and supported by the Ready-Made Garments and Textile Chamber, showcases the latest industry trends and innovations. Organized by Pyramids Group for International Exhibitions and Conferences, the exhibition runs from 13 to 15 February at the Cairo International Convention Center in Nasr City. As Egypt's largest fashion and textile industry event, it attracts over 30,000 visitors and serves as a key platform for business and networking. Mohamed El-Sherif, Chairperson of Pyramids Group, emphasized that Cairo Fashion & Tex provides a valuable opportunity for Egyptian companies to showcase their products while staying updated on global market trends. He highlighted the exhibition's role in fostering collaboration among companies, facilitating trade, and securing export and investment deals. According to El-Sherif, this year's event has drawn significant participation from exhibitors representing Egypt, Turkey, China, Germany, Italy, and other countries. He expects Egyptian companies to secure export deals worth approximately $200m, a sharp increase from the $60m in agreements signed during the previous edition. Pyramids Group is also preparing to launch several upcoming exhibitions in 2024, including Egy Fashion in April, which will feature over 500 brands and attract 1,500 international buyers, and Syria Fashion & Tex, set to take place in Syria at the end of August. Mohamed Atef, Director of Pyramids Group, noted that the strong participation of exhibitors, visitors, and international buyers reflects the growing confidence in Egypt's textile industry. He confirmed that the company successfully coordinated the attendance of a 1,000-member international buyers' delegation from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. Atef expressed optimism that the exhibition will boost Egyptian exports and further position Egypt as a regional hub for the textile and apparel industry, expecting over 30,000 local and international visitors to attend the event.
