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The Star
08-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Roundup: Egypt's Ismailia celebrates mango harvest with annual festival
ISMAILIA, Egypt, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- The sweet aroma of ripe mangoes filled the air in Egypt's Ismailia as the governorate launched its annual Mango Festival on Friday. The one-day festival promises a vibrant celebration of the region's most valued fruit, with this year's edition featuring a wide array of activities, including mango tasting sessions, culinary competitions, cultural performances, and large numbers of stalls overflowing with various types of the delicious fruit. Visitors flocked to the festival grounds early in the morning, eager to sample the diverse range of mangoes on offer, from the Baladi and Zebdya to the Awees, Sukkari and Tommy Atkins varieties. At the festival, the vibrant atmosphere was catching, with families strolling through the stalls, children enjoying games, and the rhythmic sounds of traditional Egyptian music filling the air. "I come every year," said enthusiastic visitor, Ahmed Abullah. "The mangoes here are simply the best. I love trying the different types and seeing all the creative ways people use them in food." Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ismailia Governor Akram Mohamed Galal said the festival underscores the growing awareness of the importance of the mango crop and its rising status in the national agricultural economy, as it has become one of Egypt's most prominent export crops in recent years. Galal said that the area of land dedicated to mango cultivation in Ismailia represents more than 36 percent of the total mango-growing area in Egypt. "This reinforces its position as a leading agricultural hub and a cornerstone for the production and export of this vital crop," he said, adding that Ismailia produces more than 720,000 tons of mangoes annually across an area of approximately 120,000 feddans (about 50,400 hectares). He pointed out that the festival aims to create opportunities for export agreements among traders, commercial attaches, and foreign import-export companies. The heart of the festival lies in the bustling marketplace where farmers and vendors display their harvests. Mango seller, Ali Mahmoud, who has been cultivating mangoes in Ismailia for over four decades, said this festival is crucial for mango sellers and growers. "It allows us to connect directly with customers, showcase the fruits of our labor, and earn a good income. This year's harvest has been particularly good, and we are looking forward to a successful festival," he told Xinhua. He affirmed that the festival aims to promote the mango crop in Ismailia, and open new horizons for investment in the agricultural sector. "It also supports farmers by providing direct marketing outlets for their crops and encouraging the export of Egyptian mangoes," he said. According to official data from the General Organization for Export and Import Control, Egypt's exports of fresh mangoes amounted to 143 million U.S. dollars in 2024. Egypt produces about 1.3 million tons of mangoes annually, making it one of the largest producers of this fruit globally, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture.
Zawya
15-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Turkish Ambassador, officials inaugurate Cairo Fashion & Tex with 750 brands
We strive to attract the largest buyer delegation, providing Egyptian factories with a platform to showcase their products and secure contracts, says Mohamed Atef Turkish Ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen, Essam Al-Naggar, Chairman of the General Organization for Export and Import Control and the Egyptian Exhibition Authority, and Dr. Alaa Ezz, Secretary-General of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), inaugurated the 76th edition of the Cairo Fashion & Tex exhibition for clothing and textiles on Thursday. The event is organized by Pyramids Group for Exhibitions under the leadership of Dr. Mohamed El-Sherif. The Cairo Fashion & Tex exhibition brings together 750 Egyptian and international brands and takes place from 13 to 15 February. Held under the patronage of the Ministries of Investment and Industry and supported by the Ready-Made Garments and Textiles Chamber, it stands as Egypt's largest event in clothing, textiles, and fashion, drawing over 30,000 visitors. Turkish Ambassador to Cairo, Salih Mutlu Şen, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Mohamed El-Sherif, Chairman of Pyramids International Group, for his role in organizing the exhibition, expressed his pleasure in participating in the event for the second consecutive year. The ambassador highlighted the strong interest of Turkish companies in trade and investment within Egypt's textile sector, emphasizing that every facet of the industry plays a vital role in enhancing trade and economic ties between Turkey and Egypt. At the exhibition's opening, Dr. Mohamed El-Sherif, Chairman of Pyramids Group for Exhibitions, stated that the latest edition of Cairo Fashion & Tex is attracting strong participation from a wide range of companies and brands specializing in fashion, clothing, and textiles. He emphasized that the event provides a key platform for showcasing the latest trends and innovations in the apparel and fabric industry. Dr. El-Sherif highlighted the importance of Cairo Fashion & Tex in supporting Egypt's clothing and textile industry, emphasizing that the exhibition provides Egyptian companies with an opportunity to showcase their products and stay updated on the latest global market trends. He went on to say, "We are proud to organize this exceptional edition of Cairo Fashion & Tex, which has seen remarkable participation from exhibitors representing various nationalities, including Egypt, Türkiye, China, Germany, Italy, and others." He pointed out that the exhibition serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration between companies, exchanging expertise, and facilitating trade, export, and investment deals. El-Sherif expressed confidence that Egyptian exhibitors at Cairo Fashion & Tex will secure export deals worth approximately $200m, compared to over $60m in agreements signed during the previous edition. El-Sherif added that Pyramids Group is currently preparing to launch several exhibitions this year, including Egy Fashion, scheduled for April, with the participation of over 500 brands and 1,500 international buyers. Additionally, the company will organize Syria Fashion & Tex in Syria at the end of August. Minister Plenipotentiary Essam Al-Naggar, Chairman of the General Organization for Exhibitions and Conferences, emphasized the significance of exhibitions held in the Egyptian market, highlighting their role in boosting local industry, promoting Egyptian exports, and showcasing products and their latest developments. Dr. Alaa Ezz, Secretary-General of the FEDCOC, announced that a new industrial zone covering 5 million sqm will be established in collaboration with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye. Mohamed Atef, Director of Pyramids Group, stated that the strong participation of exhibitors, visitors, and the buyer delegation at the exhibition reflects the growing confidence in the Egyptian market and industry. Atef explained that his company coordinated efforts to attract a delegation of 1,000 international buyers from several countries, including Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. He said, "We are committed to attracting the largest possible number of international and local buyers to the exhibition, providing Egyptian companies with a broad platform to showcase their products and secure export deals." He added, "We are confident that this exhibition will contribute to increasing Egyptian exports and strengthening Egypt's position as a regional hub for the textile and apparel industry," noting that more than 30,000 local and international visitors are expected to attend this major event. It is worth mentioning that Pyramids Group International is one of the leading entities in the exhibition industry, operating 20 companies worldwide and organizing over 115 international events annually across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
