About Destination Africa 2016
The Ready Made Garments Export Council of Egypt invites you to Destination Africa 2016 (http://www.destination-africa.org/), taking place November 11-12, 2016, at the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This is a major, specialized B2B sourcing event for the textile and apparel industry, showcasing 75 African suppliers from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Featured products will include woven and knitwear for men, women, and children, as well as yarn, fabric, accessories, home textiles, and finished home products.
The event includes:
- November 11-12: regional exhibition
- November 12: international sourcing conference, to help you gain new perspectives from industry experts and featured countries
- November 12: gala dinner and networking event with buyers, special guests, exhibitors, and other stakeholders
Benefits for Qualified Buyers
RMGEC and the Consulate of Egypt can provide the following for qualified buyers:
- Economy airline ticket voucher from the nearest airport to Cairo
- 3 nights/4 days accommodation at the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo, where the exhibition and conference will take place
- Free meet and assist in Cairo Airport
- Free transfer to the hotel and return to the airport
- 24-hour help desk in the Nile Ritz Carlton attended by the organizer
- Factory visits upon request
For more information and the application, visit http://www.rmgec-egypt.com/
Why Egypt?
Egypt boasts world class infrastructure:
- 3 mobile networks cover almost 100% of the country
- 15 commercial ports move cargo quickly and efficiently
- 1 international airport with 3 dedicated cargo terminals
- 9,570 km of dedicated rail lines, 108,784 km of interconnected roadways, and 20 airports nationally
- Competitive prices and reliable sources of power, water, and gas, as well as an abundance of natural resources to meet the needs of agricultural, industrial, and mining activities - along with a ready and able workforce!
Egypt, and other African neighbors, enjoys duty-free access to large, key markets through various multilateral and bilateral trade agreements with the United States, Europe, and many Middle Eastern and African countries.
Egypt has strong corporate social responsibility backed up by strong labor laws.
Shipping from Egypt is facilitated by way of the Suez Canal, the shortest link between the East and the West. Approximately 8% of the world’s maritime shipping passes through the Suez Canal each year.
More Information
For more information, you may contact Sherin Hosni, Executive Director of RMGEC, at