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Amazon Egypt launches page for Egyptian handicrafts

Amazon Egypt launched a new page for thousands of Egyptian handicrafts and heritage products, with the aim of supporting and encouraging Egyptian products.

Amazon Egypt storefront.
Amazon Egypt storefront. — Twitter

CAIRO — Amazon.eg recently launched a new storefront for thousands of Egyptian handicrafts and heritage products to support Egyptian products. The new marketplace showcases products from Egyptian partners, manufacturers and brands.

The new storefront was announced Oct. 10 during the Turathna exhibition for Egyptian heritage and handicrafts, organized by Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA). The launch was inaugurated by Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Omar el-Sahy, general manager of Amazon Egypt, said that the new page promotes and endorses tens of thousands of local products from small- and medium-sized enterprises that are able to compete with foreign products.

He praised Amazon Egypt’s commitment to working continuously to contribute to the success of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Egypt since they are fundamental to Amazon Egypt’s ability to offer a broad selection, great prices and a convenient shopping experience for its customers. 

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