Creative Professions

The Damietta economy, through its long history, has been built on multiple industrial pillars that include many industries such as the furniture, dairy products , textile, leather, fishing, fishing ships, etc. The economic activity in Damietta depends mainly on the human ability, as it is the most important resource that Damietta possesses effectively .  The population in Damietta work hard . This activity is based on production owned and managed by the private sector and passed down through generations. This system allows for achieving quality and increasing production. 

Damietta has economic activity which is distinguished among Egyptian governorates so , some have called it "Egypt's Japan" due to its people's appreciation of the value of work and their respect for it, which has given them distinguished skills in various handicrafts and manual industries.