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Egyptian PM opens 'Turathna' handicrafts and heritage expo
October 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM · Updated 4m ago
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has opened the Turathna exhibition of handicrafts and heritage arts under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
- Madbouly opened the expo in the presence of several ministers and toured the exhibition halls.
- The exhibition is organized by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency under the president's patronage.
- About 1,000 exhibitors are participating alongside dozens of ministries and bodies concerned with heritage arts.
- The eighth edition runs from October 17 to 24 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center.
- National Council for Women head Amal Ammar and Social Solidarity Minister Maya Morsi attended the opening.
- The eighth edition carries the slogan 'The Origin of the Story' and showcases over 1,000 projects across 32 craft sectors.
- Morocco is the guest of honor, joined by the UAE and Algeria, while Turkey participates for the first time.
- Organizers said 70% of the products are made by women and 45% of participants are individuals.




