Trade and Industry Minister Tareq Qabil

Trade and Industry Minister Tareq Qabil inaugurated five new factories in the Upper Egyptian city of Sohag earlier Saturday. 

The factories will help secure 500 direct job opportunities for youth, Qabil said in a statement.

The factories cost some 185 million pounds, the minister noted. 

The factoreis are operating in manufacturing wood and plastic products along with fodder and air conditioners.

Source: MENA