Cairo International Book Fair

Photos: 54th Cairo Int’l Book Fair concludes after receiving record number of visitors

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 10:15 GMT

The 54th edition of Cairo International Book Fair concluded its 12-day activities on Monday after receiving more than 3.6 million visitors, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement.

'Youth Climate Pavilion' attracts 50K visitors at Cairo International Book Fair

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 12:15 GMT

The pavilion was organized by "Youth Loving Egypt" Institute within its participation in the COP 27 to be held in Sharm El Sheikh in November.

Celebrating CIBF by displaying some artifacts to show ancient Egyptians love for knowledge, reading, writing

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 - 02:42 GMT

Celebrating CIBF by displaying some artifacts such as The Seated Writer statue to show the ancient Egyptians love for knowledge, reading and writing

Planning to attend 2022 Cairo Int’l Book Fair? Here is what you need to know

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 - 06:17 GMT

The 53rd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, which is held every year in January, kicked off on Thursday for visitors. If you are planning to attend the two-week fair, here is what you need to know:

Cairo International Book Fair bans unvaccinated people from entering its ground

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 - 02:55 GMT

Cairo International Book Fair bans unvaccinated people from entering its ground

Egypt’s culture min. to hold press conference to announce details of 52nd Cairo International Book Fair on June 22

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 - 10:34 GMT

The 52nd Cairo International Book Fair will kick off on June 30 and will run until July 15 at Egypt International Exhibition Center [EIEC], under the slogan “Reading is Life”.

Reservation period for participation in 52nd Cairo International Book Fair extended to May 11

Mon, 10 May 2021 - 01:08 GMT

The 52nd Cairo International Book Fair is scheduled to run from June 30 to July 15, 2021.

Egypt’s Publishers Association set 7 conditions for participation in Alexandria Book Fair

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 - 05:05 GMT

The Exhibitions Committee, headed by the publisher Mahmoud Khalaf, set instructions to guarantee the commitment of the publishing houses to participate in the activities of the exhibition in coordination with the Exhibitions Department of the General Book Authority.

Activities, events of upcoming Cairo International Book Fair will be limited

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 03:21 GMT

Due to the global pandemic, Head of the General Egyptian Book Organization Haitham el-Hag Ali will ask the Exhibition Committees to limit the activities of the upcoming Cairo International Book Fair.

General Egyptian Book Organization opens application for 52nd Cairo International Book Fair’s Award for Best Book until end of March 2021

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 - 04:12 GMT

The General Egyptian Book Organization announced starting the application period for the 52nd Cairo International Book Fair Award, which runs until the end of March 2021.

35th Egyptian Writers Conference may be postponed to 2nd half of 2021

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 03:54 GMT

The conference is held annually in December, but the circumstances of the pandemic prevented the holding of the conference so it was postponed.

General Egyptian Book Organization prepares website for Cairo International Book Fair 2021

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 - 01:46 GMT

This is to allow the public to browse through all the events, books and activities of the book fair.

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture organizes over 100 book fairs throughout 2020

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 01:59 GMT

During the year 2020, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture organized more than 100 book fairs through its sectors, headed by the 51st Cairo International Book Fair at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center.

Why was the Cairo International Book Fair postponed to June 2021?

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 - 02:26 GMT

Said Abdo, head of the Egyptian Publishers Union, said that there are several factors that have led to the postponement of the Cairo International Book Fair to June 30, 2021.

52nd edition of Cairo International Book Fair postponed to mid 2021

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 08:37 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Culture has coordinated with Greece, the guest of honor of this round, to postpone the fair.

Cultural, artistic movement in Egypt thrived after Sisi became President

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 - 03:56 GMT

The cultural and artistic movement in Egypt thrived ever since Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took office as Egypt’s president.

Ethiopia started dam project after Egypt's 2011 uprising: Abul Gheit

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 05:44 GMT

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Abul Gheit blamed the establishment of the Grand Ethiopian Reneisance Dam, which threatens Egyptian water security, on the January 25th revolution in 2011 against the former Egyptian regime of President Hosni Mub

Syria, the most remarkable Arab participant in 51st CIBF

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 02:20 GMT

Despite the difficult circumstances that Syria has been facing, the Syrian publishers were keen to attend the 51st Cairo International Book Fair.

Cairo to be officially named Islamic Culture Capital on Feb. 3

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 01:51 GMT

Minister Abdel Dayem held a meeting with the heads of sectors to discuss the final arrangements for the ceremony announcing Cairo as the Islamic Culture Capital of 2020.

Artistic Office advisor praises 51st CIBF

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 - 01:41 GMT

Abdel Aaty stated that the good organization witnessed during the book fair and the cooperation between the workers and volunteers represents Egypt's soft power.

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