Motexha Exhibition highlights textile sector of Middle East

According to recent reports, the textile industry in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region is expected to grow by 8% annually and reach US$ 65 billion by 2010. Textile manufacturers and traders have expressed strong optimism towards continued growth of the regional textile industry and the exceptional opportunities it offers at the recent Motexha exhibition in Dubai.

Motexha is considered as Middle East's largest Garments, Textiles, Leather and Fashion Accessories Exhibition for developing brand's presence in the Middle East's rapidly growing clothing and fashion markets.

In recent years, Dubai has enjoyed steady growth in textile imports and re-exports. Dubai's textile imports from industry giants from all over the world whereas its re-export destinations include more than 50 countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and Europe. Dubai Textile City is expected to start its operations this year, is a US$ 82 million set up and aims to further revolutionize the textile trade in the UAE and in future will make Dubai a textile hub of the region.

Motexha has served as a sourcing platform for the Middle Eastern markets for 31 years and the recently concluded 2008 edition of the event once again brought together region’s leading buyers, brand franchises, traders, wholesalers, retailers and re-exporters. The next edition of Motexha is going to be held from 7th to 9th April 2009.