# Egypt’s Turathna handicrafts exhibition runs through 24 October

> Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly opened the Turathna Exhibition for Handicrafts and Heritage Products on 17 October on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The State Information Service said the exhibition runs through 24 October at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo and brings together around 1,000 exhibitors from across the country.

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Organised by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency, the exhibition is intended to give artisans and small businesses marketing opportunities and access to new consumers. Displays include handwoven carpets, pottery and ceramics, textiles, copper and silver jewellery, mosaics, leatherwork and wood products.

## Data

### Turathna handicrafts exhibition

Turathna is taking place in New Cairo from 17 to 24 October 2026.

Methodology: This block records the event dates and approximate exhibitor count stated by the source; it does not measure sales or economic impact.

| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event dates | 17–24 October 2026 |
| Venue | Egypt International Exhibition Centre, New Cairo |
| Exhibitors | Around 1,000 exhibitors from across Egypt |
| Organizer | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency |

Sources: <https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/pm-opens-turathna-exhibition-showcasing-traditional-handicrafts/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/egypt-turathna-handicrafts-exhibition-october-2026/data/egypt-turathna-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/egypt-turathna-handicrafts-exhibition-october-2026/data/egypt-turathna-data?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Egypt State Information Service (SIS)](<https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/pm-opens-turathna-exhibition-showcasing-traditional-handicrafts/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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