Ismailia Governorate celebrated the groundbreaking of the first phase of the “Di Seta” Chinese apparel and accessories project in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The project, which represents a $40 million investment in its first phase, covers an area of 83,000 square meters and is set to create 1,200 direct job opportunities. The project is expected to begin operations in September 2025.
The ceremony was attended by Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the SCZone, Major General Akram Galal, Governor of Ismailia, Jason Yao, Vice President of Di Seta, and other key officials from both the SCZone and Ismailia Governorate.
In his remarks, Walid Gamal El-Din emphasized the SCZone’s continued efforts to attract investment across its targeted industrial sectors, underscoring the diversification of investments throughout its various industrial zones, including Sokhna, East Port Said, Qantara West, and East Ismailia. Each zone is strategically positioned to host specific industries based on its geographical advantages and available raw materials.
Gamal El-Din highlighted the success of these efforts, noting that 15 projects have already been attracted to the Qantara West Industrial Zone, covering a total area of approximately 1.031 million square meters and generating investments totaling $490 million. These projects collectively create more than 20,000 direct job opportunities, further boosting the local economy.
“The ‘Di Seta’ project in the textile and apparel sector marks a significant milestone in our ongoing collaboration with Chinese investors,” Gamal El-Din said. “This success reflects the SCZone’s relentless focus on promoting investment through international tours, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the ease of doing business for investors.”
He also emphasized that the SCZone is working to transform Qantara West into a key hub for the textile and apparel industry, alongside other strategic sectors. This move aligns with Egypt’s broader goal of fostering local manufacturing, enhancing export capacity, and supporting the national economic growth plan.
The “Di Seta” project is poised to contribute to these objectives, providing high-quality products for both domestic consumption and international export, while fostering sustainable development and job creation in the region.
