EGYPT — Alaa Nasr El-Din, of the Wood Working and Furniture Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries, affirmed that Egypt’s furniture industry is undergoing a significant technological transformation, driven by advanced manufacturing techniques and the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Nasr El-Din projected that sector exports will surpass $350m by the end of 2025, supported by strong performance in the first half of the year, which recorded $200m in exports. This div already represents a marked improvement compared to total exports of $331m in 2024. …Nasr El-Din stressed that significant opportunities exist to boost Egyptian furniture exports to international markets—particularly the United States and Europe—by improving productivity, increasing value-added in manufacturing, and enhancing design quality.