Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers, has been recognized by CNBC Arabia among its Top 100 Business Leaders Shaping the Region’s Economy for 2026, highlighting her role in guiding one of the carpet industry’s most prominent manufacturers through global expansion, sustainable manufacturing and technology-led growth.
Recognition for Manufacturing Leadership
Oriental Weavers announced the recognition, describing it as an acknowledgment of Khamis’s leadership and the impact she continues to deliver across the company and the wider manufacturing sector.
According to the company, her leadership has helped Oriental Weavers maintain its growth trajectory while reinforcing its position in the global woven carpet market. The company also pointed to the expansion of its international presence, progress in sustainable manufacturing and the acceleration of technological innovation across its operations.
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Strengthening Egypt’s Position in Global Carpet Manufacturing
Oriental Weavers said these developments are contributing to Egypt’s position as a center for manufacturing, carpet design and exports. The company’s vertically integrated production model connects multiple stages of the carpet value chain, enabling it to combine industrial scale with product development and international market reach.
For the carpet and flooring industry, the recognition carries significance beyond an individual leadership award. It places a major carpet manufacturer within a wider regional discussion about business performance, innovation, governance and sustainable growth.
Innovation, Sustainability and International Growth
Oriental Weavers has continued to emphasize innovation and sustainability across its business. Recent company initiatives have focused on new carpet collections, advanced manufacturing techniques, lower-impact materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction and circular economy practices.
The company has also used international events and industry partnerships to strengthen its global visibility. Its strategy combines Egyptian manufacturing heritage with modern technology, product design and export development, supporting its presence in both regional and international flooring markets.
How CNBC Arabia Selected the 2026 Business Leaders
CNBC Arabia states that its 2026 Top 100 Business Leaders list is presented without a ranking and is not intended as a measure of popularity or media visibility. Instead, the initiative aims to identify business leaders whose companies have a measurable impact on the economy and regional markets.
The published methodology evaluates leaders across five main areas: financial performance, economic impact, innovation, governance, and resilience and sustainability. Eligible leaders must head companies based in the region or operating substantially within it, while the companies must have documented financial and operational records.
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Recognition for the Wider Carpet and Flooring Sector
Khamis’s inclusion brings additional visibility to the carpet and flooring sector as a contributor to industrial growth, exports, design and sustainable manufacturing in the Middle East and North Africa.
From MENA Covering’s editorial perspective, the recognition reflects the growing importance of leaders who can connect manufacturing scale with innovation, environmental responsibility and international competitiveness. These capabilities are becoming increasingly important as carpet producers respond to changing consumer expectations, digital transformation and global sustainability requirements.
Oriental Weavers described the recognition as a reflection of the company’s continued success and its long-term commitment to innovation, excellence and sustainable growth.
