New Cairo:Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly emphasized Egypt's political leadership's dedication to traditional crafts and heritage industries during the inauguration of the annual Turathna exhibition. The event, held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, is organized by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency under the theme 'The Origin of the Story,' and continues until October 24.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouly inaugurated the eighth edition of Turathna 2026 on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. He highlighted the government's coordinated efforts across state institutions to preserve and develop the handicrafts sector, including a strategy aimed at positioning Egypt as a leading center for the production and export of handmade goods.

Madbouly noted that millions of artisans contribute to preserving Egypt's cultural identity and that the handicrafts sector provides hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide. He assured that the government will maintain its support through technical, development, and marketing assistance, enhancing product quality and increasing market access both domestically and internationally.