Damascus, July 17 (SANA)The “NASTEX 2026” Syria International Textile Exhibition will open on Saturday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, with more than 300 companies from over 20 countries taking part, the General Corporation for Fairs and International Markets said Friday.

The exhibition will showcase the latest textile innovations, including fabrics, machinery and digital solutions, and will serve as a platform for investment and trade agreements to support the recovery of Syria’s textile sector, Director General Mohammed Hamza told SANA.

Running from July 18 to 21, the exhibition is a key event for Syria’s textile industry, which has historically been one of the country’s most important sectors, with Syrian textiles previously exported across the Middle East and Europe.