Books
Canadian-Egyptian novelist Omar al-Akkad wins Giller Prize, one of the biggest in Canadian literature
November 12, 2021
Canadian-Egyptian novelist Omar al-Akkad wins Giller Prize, one of the biggest in Canadian literature
After 23 years of living in Canada after leaving his home country of Egypt at the age of sixteen years…
Hindawi Foundation obtains e-publishing rights for Naguib Mahfouz’s body of work in 2022
September 22, 2021
Hindawi Foundation obtains e-publishing rights for Naguib Mahfouz’s body of work in 2022
The Hindawi Foundation announced the details of its contract with the family of late international writer Naguib Mahfouz, to publish…
Sherif el Hotabiy sends first novel ‘The Merchant’ to Queen Elizabeth II
August 20, 2021
Sherif el Hotabiy sends first novel ‘The Merchant’ to Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace received a message for Queen Elizabeth II all the way from Egypt, but this time it had nothing…
Cairo International Book Fair received 1.7 million people
July 17, 2021
Cairo International Book Fair received 1.7 million people
The 52nd session of the Cairo International Book Fair, which concluded on Thursday, received 1.7 million visitors. Sectors of the…
Cairo Book Fair receives 123,000 visitors on its 10th day after capacity restrictions loosen
July 12, 2021
Cairo Book Fair receives 123,000 visitors on its 10th day after capacity restrictions loosen
The tenth day of the 52nd session of Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) witnessed 123,000 visitors in and around its…
Sherif El Hotabiy to release first novel ‘The Merchant’ at Cairo International Book Fair
July 2, 2021
Sherif El Hotabiy to release first novel ‘The Merchant’ at Cairo International Book Fair
Egypt’s Sherif El Hotabiy will officially release the English language version first novel, titled “The Merchant”, at the 52nd Cairo…
Spain participates in 52nd Cairo International Book Fair
June 24, 2021
Spain participates in 52nd Cairo International Book Fair
The embassy of Spain announced on Wednesday the country’s participation in the 52nd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair,…
Cairo International Book Fair kicks off June 30 to July 15
June 1, 2021
Cairo International Book Fair kicks off June 30 to July 15
The Cairo International Book Fair will start its 52nd session on June 30 and will continue until July 15, after…
Egyptian judge and author recounts the history of the Human Fraternity Document in new book
March 30, 2021
Egyptian judge and author recounts the history of the Human Fraternity Document in new book
“The Pope and the Grand Imam: A Thorny Path – A Testimony to the Birth of Human Fraternity” was recently…
Diwan Bookstore recommends the best 10 books to read
December 31, 2020
Diwan Bookstore recommends the best 10 books to read
Diwan Bookstore, Egypt’s leading book seller, has recommended ten of the best-selling, best-reviewed books from around the world for readers…