Books
Nermin Al-Houti’s latest book tracks evolution of women’s representation in Saudi theater
September 22, 2025
Nermin Al-Houti’s latest book tracks evolution of women’s representation in Saudi theater
In her latest book, Women’s Issues in Saudi Theater, writer Nermin al-Houti opens a wide window into the world of…
Four million visitors to Cairo International Book Fair in 9 days
February 3, 2025
Four million visitors to Cairo International Book Fair in 9 days
The 56th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) saw a huge public presence on Saturday, February 1 with 465,475 visitors, bringing…
Egypt launches Kitab app with 2000 books to promote digital culture
January 25, 2025
Egypt launches Kitab app with 2000 books to promote digital culture
Ahmed Fouad Henna, Minister of Culture, and Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, launched the free Kitab (Book)…
The 56th Cairo International Book Fair officially opens its doors to the public on Friday
January 24, 2025
The 56th Cairo International Book Fair officially opens its doors to the public on Friday
The 56th Cairo International Book Fair was officially opened by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henna, Minister of Culture, and Dr. Ahmed…
Culture on wheels: Egypt rolls out 5 new mobile libraries to border governorates
June 7, 2024
Culture on wheels: Egypt rolls out 5 new mobile libraries to border governorates
Nivine Al-Kilani, Minister of Culture, announced the launch of 5 new mobile libraries as part of the second phase of…
Naguib Mahfouz’s daughter donates his library to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
February 25, 2024
Naguib Mahfouz’s daughter donates his library to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The daughter of the late writer Naguib Mahfouz, Umm Kulthum Mahfouz, has donated his library to Bibliotheca Alexandrina in order…
Latest edition of Cairo International Book Fair concludes with record number of visitors
February 7, 2024
Latest edition of Cairo International Book Fair concludes with record number of visitors
The 55th session of the Cairo International Book Fair ended on Tuesday with nearly five million visitors – achieving the…
Jordanian amb.: Cairo Book Fair one of key int’l exhibitions
January 28, 2024
Jordanian amb.: Cairo Book Fair one of key int’l exhibitions
Jordanian Ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh said his country is keen on participating in the Cairo International Book Fair which…
Large public turnout at 55th Cairo International Book Fair
January 27, 2024
Large public turnout at 55th Cairo International Book Fair
The 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIB) witnessed a large public turnout, with up to 207,414 visitors…
Cairo International Book Fair’s 55th edition opens, running from January 25 to February 6
January 25, 2024
Cairo International Book Fair’s 55th edition opens, running from January 25 to February 6
The Ministry of Culture announced the program agenda for the 55th session of the Cairo International Book Fair, inaugurated by…