From June-Sept, in harvested fields cleared of stubble, merchants bring their cargo to age in the sun, tempering the bright hues of their natural colors and ridding them of undesirable elements.
Iran-European Union trade reaches $2.5 billion in first half of 2023
Tehran, Iran -- Trade between Iran and the European Union member states reached 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) in the first half of 2023, according to Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat). Trade between Iran and Germany accounted for half the value, Tasnim News Agency reported, adding the Iran-EU...Innovating from jewelry to carpets, Egyptian brands rise
In the era of global mass production, Egypt's once expansive pool of skilled artisans has shrunk, with many young people turning their backs on family skills passed down through the ages. As businesses struggle to fill the talent gap, they also face the headwinds of a painful economic crisis that...Japan’s investment in Egypt soars, but bilateral trade contracts
Cairo, Egypt-- Egypt's trade with Japan dropped 26.3 percent to US$1.1 billion in 2022, but the value of Japan's investments in the North African country shot up 98.7 percent to $73.7 million during the 2021-2022 period. According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, Egypt exported goods worth...
Tunisian weavers turn rags into eco-friendly rugs
Tunisian weavers are recycling old clothes into carpets using traditional techniques. This gives women a livelihood and elevate the status of handicrafts in the country.
