Garment factories in Egypt to be hit by international brands manufacturing suspension amid COVID-19: businessman – Egypttoday

Garment factories in Egypt to be hit by international brands manufacturing suspension amid COVID-19: businessman – Egypttoday

Garment factories in Egypt to be hit by international brands manufacturing suspension amid COVID-19: businessman. CAIRO - 19 April 2020: Chairman of the Readymade Garments Export Council of Egypt Magdy Tolba told Egypt Today that the majority of 350-400 garment factories in Egypt will be negatively affected by international brands decision to halt manufacturing worldwide.. Tolba speculated that Egypt's exports of garments would decline in 2020 compared to the previous year as they recorded $1.7 billion because manufacturing for international brands constitutes a large portion of the production.. Egyptian Armed Forces reviews its role amid COVID-19 crisis, Sisi presents exceptional measures. In celebration of World Heritage Day, Egypt's Minister of Tourism& Antiquities organizes a tour inside Wahti tomb. Egypt's House initially approves new amendments to Emergency Law granting President more powers.