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Qena Governorate

Qena is one of South Upper Egypt region's governorates that

encompass Aswan, Suhag, Qena, the Red Sea, and Luxor.

Qena is an agricultural as well as an industrial governorate. It
ranks first in production of sugar cane, tomatoes, bananas,

sesame, and hibiscus. Total cultivated area comes to nearly 291.7
thousand feddans of which sugar cane makes up 64% and 60% of

sugar production nationwide.

The governorate hosts 3 sugar factories, and one spinning and
weaving factory, in addition to the Aluminum Complex which is

one of the biggest industrial plants in the Middle East.

The governorate also hosts two industrial zones; the first is
situated in Kalaheen at Qaft markaz (conglomeration of villages).

Also, one of the most important projects is the non woven fabric

factory, anti biotic factory as well as food projects and plastics
industries. The second industrial zone is at Yahaw in Naggâ

Hamady equipped with the needed infrastructure, where investors
are welcomed to start up their projects.

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