Cairo: Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) Walid Gamal Eddin affirmed that the Qantara West Industrial Zone is rapidly becoming a promising destination for regional and global investors, thanks to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and strong connectivity with seaports. Gamal Eddin highlighted the ongoing development of the zone as a testament to SCZone's success in attracting investors and establishing full value chains for the textile and apparel industry, alongside food and agro-industrial manufacturing. He made these remarks during a function to lay the foundation stones for two new textile and garment projects worth $20.5 million in total investments.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the projects are set to create 4,600 direct jobs across a combined area of 68,000 square metres. The first project, implemented by China's Top New Garment Group, will establish a $7.2 million integrated factory for ready-made and sportswear garments on 28,000 square metres. The plant will employ 4,000 workers, produce more than 25 million pieces annually, and export its entire output, with operations expected to begin in July 2026.

The second project, by Top Credit Textile Company, involves a $13.3 million facility for fabric and textile production over 40,000 square metres. It will provide 600 direct jobs, with an annual capacity exceeding 28,000 tonnes, and will export about 80 per cent of its production.

Gamal Eddin praised the investors' role in transforming Qantara West's development plans into tangible progress, underscoring the SCZone's commitment to fostering an integrated, competitive industrial environment.