China is preparing to deepen its industrial footprint in Africa and the Middle East by developing what could become the region’s first fully integrated carbon-neutral textile industrial city in Egypt, a project expected to attract up to $2 billion in investment and create tens of thousands of jobs.
The proposed development, led by China Enterprise Cloud Chain, is expected to transform Egypt into a major textile manufacturing and export hub that links Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, according to details presented at a meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid.
Spanning 4.5 million square metres, the industrial city will be implemented in two phases over roughly four years. Egyptian officials estimate the project could generate between 50,000 and 80,000 direct jobs, alongside another 60,000 indirect employment opportunities across logistics, services, and supply chains.
The first phase, covering 2 million square metres, will focus on environmentally sustainable industrial facilities and aims to attract between 30 and 50 textile manufacturers. Plans also include technical and vocational training schools, logistics centres, and commercial infrastructure designed to support large-scale industrial production.
