The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia proudly inaugurated the 3rd Saudi Fashiontex Expo between, September
25th to 28th, 2025, at the Jeddah International
Exhibition and Events Center. This landmark event, aligning with the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030, reflects the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional and global hub for the fashion and textile industry.
The official opening ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed diplomats, consuls general, cultural representatives, and leading figures from chambers of commerce and international industry associations. Their participation underscored the global recognition of the event and highlighted the Kingdom’s growing role as a meeting point for culture, trade, and innovation.
Keynote Opening Speeches
Following the ribbon-cutting, the ceremony featured inspiring keynote speeches delivered by Saad Mishel Al Otaibi,
Director of the Jeddah Chamber. Ms. Filiz Karakul, General Manager of
the Pyramids Group; H.E. Mustafa ÜNAL, Republic of Türkiye Consulate
General in Jeddah; Gıyasettin Eyüpkoca, President of the Apparel
Committee of İstanbul Chamber of Commerce; Martina Bandte Geb
Conzelmann, President of Gesamtmasche Association; Ihab Al-Qadri,
Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Industry; Karim Khouja, Damascus
Chamber of Industry, and H.E. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul General of
India
Their speeches emphasized the transformative power of fashion as a cultural bridge and a driver of economic growth, affirming Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the global fashion industry.