News & Events

Today, we celebrate the successful conclusion of Weavers of Tomorrow, our transformative program in collaboration with Gemini Africa. Over 18 months, we guided 30+ startups through pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration—providing mentorship, technical support, and access to real market environments to help them innovate and integrate digital technologies across Egypt’s textile and home décor industry. The program culminated in a dynamic pitching event at our OW Haptech Store in Mivida, a space that embodies innovation and digital advancement, where 18 startups showcased their products, leveraged digital tools, and explored new collaboration opportunities. The event highlighted the energy, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of

As 2025 comes to an end, we proudly honor and celebrate 46 of our colleagues as they begin their retirement journey. These Oriental Weavers family members have helped shape the company we are today through their loyalty, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Some have been part of the Oriental Weavers story since 1982—over four decades of growing with the company and contributing across years of transformation, resilience, and success. Oriental Weavers’ legacy is built by its people. They are the essence of our company, and their impact lives on in our factories, our teams, and in every product that carries the Oriental Weavers

As part of our international relations and ongoing strategy to explore new partnerships that contribute to global growth and collaboration, we were delighted to welcome H.E. Mr. Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, at our headquarters in 10th of Ramadan. Ms. Yasmine Khamis, Chair of OW Carpets, together with Mr. Hany Amin and Mr. Mahmoud Al Areishy from the Export Division, engaged in fruitful discussions on Oriental Weavers’ industrial capabilities, export footprint across 118 countries, and opportunities to strengthen Egyptian-Indian economic cooperation. The visit also included a tour of our weaving facilities, warehouses, and the Oriental Weavers Museum dedicated to

As part of Oriental Weavers’ ongoing commitment to attracting top technical talent and elevating the quality of technician hiring, our Talent Acquisition team visited the Sewedy Technical Academy on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The visit centered on exploring collaboration opportunities in technician training programs, participation in career fairs, and initiatives to attract skilled and experienced technicians to join our growing team. A special thank you to the Sewedy Technical Academy team for the warm welcome and insightful discussions. We look forward to building a strong, impactful partnership together.

We’re proud to unveil the OW Haptech Store—the world’s first phygital carpet retail store—located in Mivida, New Cairo. Merging tactile sensory craftsmanship with advanced immersive technology, the 250m² store allows customers to see, feel, and even co-customize carpets in real time using AI and interactive tools. From full-scale design previews on the floor to personalized rug creation in the OW Studio, this space redefines how we connect with our homes. With a presence in more than 118 countries, the store also features a limited collection of internationally sourced pieces, ready for cash and carry.

For the 21st consecutive year, the Khamis Foundation reaffirms its commitment to educational excellence by honoring the top 100 students from Egypt’s Thanaweya Amma and Al-Azhar as part of the "Top 100 Scholars Program." The ceremony was graced by the presence of H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; H.E. Dr. Hala El-Said, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Economic Affairs; and Ms. Jacqueline Mamdouh, representing the Minister of Social Solidarity, along with industry leaders Ms. Yasmine Khamis, Chair of the Foundation, and Ms. Farida Khamis, Chair of the British University in Egypt and