I was curious to see what would change after the book fair was moved to a new. The national book council of malta nbc will be present at the cairo book fair for the launch of two maltese books by major arab publishers. A few days and the 51st session of the cairo international book fair will start at the egypt center for international exhibitions in the fifth settlement, from january 22 to february 4, and the state of senegal will be the guest of honour of the exhibition for 2020, and the late thinker and geographer, gamal hamdan, personality of the year, with the participation of 38 arab and foreign countries. Cairo morocco will be the guest of honour at the 48th cairo international book fair, to be held on jan. Jan 21, 2014 the cairo international book fair stands out because it has been the scene of demonstrations by opposition and intellectuals, the muslim brotherhood after friday prayers, the cultural cafe forum that hosts intellectuals and political figures, plus significant religious presence in numerous forms. Jan 14, 2020 a few days and the 51st session of the cairo international book fair will start at the egypt center for international exhibitions in the fifth settlement, from january 22 to february 4, and the state of senegal will be the guest of honour of the exhibition for 2020, and the late thinker and geographer, gamal hamdan, personality of the year, with the participation of 38 arab and foreign countries. Nahdet misr group presents a variety of its newest books and publications during this years round of cairo international book fair. The books are the arab translations of immanuel mifsuds jutta heim, a winner of the prestigious malta book prize for prose, and walid nabhans lezodu taccikonji, which in 2017 was awarded the european prize for literature. In 2006 it was the second largest book fair in the world after the frankfurt book fair. May fair hotel is located in cairo s zamalek neighbourhood. Since there is no map or guideat least not one thats. He also showed a short documentary film and illustrative map on details of the new.
Outstanding spots to visit at cairo book fair egypt today. Riyadh international book fair 2017 begins wednesday arab news. A dispatch from the cairo international book fair al. The first session of the baghdad exhibition, five arab countries participated on it egypt, jordan, lebanon, kuwait, syria and 83 companies. The last time i visited the cairo international book fair was when i was in preparatory school. Cairo international book fair 2018 opens with a busy calendar. Jan 26, 2017 kfas and 1001 inventions present the arabic book on the inspiring life of ibn alhaytham.
Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia, the. In april 2017, am amin had celebrated with the hospital the international book. Cairo international book fair 2017 dominican institute for. Cairo international book fair map the cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at the cairo. The 49th round of the cairo international book fair cibf has witnessed a massive turnout on friday, up to 400,000 visitors, bringing the total number to 2.
It was the real beginning of the baghdad fair since it became international in 1964. May fair hotel is located in cairos zamalek neighbourhood. The fair is considered the most important event in the arabic publishing world. Cairo book fair officially opened to visitors after. Nice, big rooms in main building good breafast buffet friendly stuff january 2017. Egyptian tourism authority cairo international book fair. Rejoice book lovers, the 23rd of january has been announced as the launching date for the next cairo. Nahdet misr group presents a variety of its newest books and. Notable landmarks in the area include cairo tower and tahrir square, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try egyptian museum. People browse books at book stands at cairo international book fair in cairo, egypt, on jan.
The bookworms platform graces us for the second year in a row at egypt international exhibition centre, located in the fifth settlement, with another increase in the ticket price, reaching egp 5. It is located on salah salem street in front of the cairo international fair ground, one of the most important commercial and administrative centers of cairo. The cairo international book fair hosted on saturday khaled alhousseni, the official spokesperson of the new administrative capital, in the main hall to discuss the latest developments pertaining to the new capital. I remember that the school held a trip to the fair at that time and you either went on the trip, or you had a normal school day. The time has come for egyptian bookworms to rejoice. The 49th cairo international book fair opened to the public on saturday with a very busy calendar that includes debates, round tables, art galleries, workshops, and, for the first time, a cinema. It is the largest book fair in the arab world, as well as the oldest. The auc press and auc bookstores participated in the 2018 cairo international book fair, attracting new visitors and regular customers. Cairo international book fair 2017 dominican institute.
It wasnt until 2017 that the fifth settlement plan was brought up. This year promises variety, as 848 publishers from 27 countries will be taking place in the fair. A day at the cairo book fair last year it had four million visitors some just to enjoy a moments tranquility in the busy city. Cairo book fair witnesses session on new capital egypt independent. Egypt has launched the regions largest book fair late last month despite hard economic times, which have led to a decline in the number of publishers as well as dwindling book sales. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at the cairo international fair grounds in madinat nasr.
The cairo book fair, once a major event in the egyptian publishing calendar, is still trying to reclaim some of its past importance. Jan 28, 2019 the cairo international book fair hosted on saturday khaled alhousseni, the official spokesperson of the new administrative capital, in the main hall to discuss the latest developments pertaining to the new capital. Whole families come out to look at books, make purchases, and find unique materials for their children. Cairo international book fair 2017 opens on thursday with. This is a key moment for the life of the library and its acquisition of monographs and journals. Since there is no map or guideat least not one thats of any uselet me give you a tour. The 48th edition of cairo international book fair has just finished. A historic meeting place and one of the biggest book fairs in africa and the middle east, it is an event where one can take the pulse of.
The 49th round of egypts cairo international book fair cibf was officially opened to visitors on saturday, with algeria as the guest of honor this year. The prices of tickets for cairos public bus system will increase by up to 50 percent, reported statemedia alahram. Cairo international book fair 2017 opens on thursday with economic crisis casting its shadows. The new administrative capital was inaugurated in october 2017 in the. Riyadh international book fair 2017 begins wednesday. If you havent been to the cairo international book fair yet held annually at the nasr city fairgrounds map during the last week of january and spilling into the first week of february you should check it out.
The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. Trade shows by industry trade shows by month trade shows by location trade shows by organizer. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at egypt. It is managed by the general egyptian book organization, a stateowned publisher and book retailer association. May fair hotel is located in cairos zamalek neighborhood. The fair, which was cancelled in 2011 because of the 25 january revolution, now has to compete with two other book fairs in. The exhibition was called exhibition of july 14 under law no. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year. Jonathan guyer february 14, 2017 cairo writes, beirut publishes, and baghdad reads, goes the adage. The 47th edition of the cairo international book fair began on january 27 and will continue through february 10. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at egypt international exhibitions center in new cairo, almosheer axis, it is organised by the general egyptian book organisation. The cairo international book fair hosted on saturday khaled. In november 2017, the offices of merit publishing in downtown cairo.
Cairo book fair witnesses session on new capital egypt. The cairo international book fair cibf is the largest and longestrunning book fair in the arab states, as well as one of the worlds biggest bookrelated events. One of the best times to travel to cairo as a book tourist is right now. At the cairo international book fair, where hundreds of publishers and thousands of readers gather each. Cairo international book fair to open on 28 january. If you havent been to the cairo international book fair yet held annually at the nasr city fairgrounds map during the last week of january and spilling into the. Nahdet misr group is launching a number of its latest books and publications at egypts most iconic annual cultural event cairo international book fair. We try to spend as much time here as possible, says nourhan, 21, who was taking a break under the shade of a tree, flipping through a book she had just bought at the cairo international book fair, when we spoke to her. Visiting the auc bookstores pavilion at the 2018 cairo.
From the 27 th of january through the 10 th of february, the 47 th annual cairo international book fair will take place at the cairo international convention center in nasr city. Two maps depict the distance from abdel moneim riyad square to the fairs. The books are the arab translations of immanuel mifsuds jutta heim, a winner of the prestigious malta book prize for prose, and walid nabhans lezodu tacci. This year the book fair kept us busy for 10 days, between january 26 and february 8, 2017. The riyadh international book fair, the most awaited literary event in the capital, opens here wednesday with the aim of facilitating and promoting exchanges between authors, publishers. Jan 31, 2018 the national book council of malta nbc will be present at the cairo book fair for the launch of two maltese books by major arab publishers.
Only less than two weeks come between us and one of egypts biggest cultural events of the year, the 51 st cairo international book fair cibf. Egypt today presents to you some outstanding spots that you shouldnt miss during your visit to the book fair. Cairo international book fair 2018 opens with a busy. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia. Kfas and 1001 inventions present the arabic book on the inspiring life of ibn alhaytham. Egypt today presents to you some outstanding spots that you shouldnt miss during your visit to. The national book council at the cairo book fair kunsill. Thats because late january and early february are when cairo holds its annual international book fair, a giant book bazaar held on the nasr city fairgrounds. Aug 05, 2017 the prices of tickets for cairos public bus system will increase by up to 50 percent, reported statemedia alahram.
Cairo international book fair will be open on 28 january with participation by 850 publishers, and a books database for the first time. Nahdet misr group presents a variety of its newest books. Notable landmarks in the area include cairo tower and tahrir square, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try egyptian museum. Cairo book fair abandoned amid unrest books the guardian.
Qatar international region business sport opinion community media pdf. Cairo public bus ticket prices increase by up to 50 percent. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. According the cairo public transport authority, ticket prices will increase by 50 piasters for egp 1 and egp 2 tickets. Cairo international book fair to kick off on january 27. Armed with a booth map and publisher lists, we started working the book fair on the night of its opening. Therefore, 90% of the kids preferred to go on the trip. We caught up with a few of them to find out what they. Cairo international fair 2021 cairo industrial fairs. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo. The festival promises great writers, including libyan novelist ibrahim alkoni, syrian writer rasha omran, czech author martin vopenka, american michael march, and many others.
The cairo international book fair, which was founded in 1969, is the oldest and most. Morocco, guest of honour at cairo international book fair. Children celebrate ibn alhaytham at the cairo book fair. Sports center gezirah sporting club and giza zoo are also worth visiting. The book fair usually gives us such an opportunity every year. The doha book fair was similar, especially as the fair itself put an emphasis on childrens literature. Twentyseven countries, including 17 arab countries and 10 foreign countries will participate in the 49th cairo international book fair, which will run from january 27 to february 10.
Feb 12, 2017 if you can manage to hang around, right after the book fair is the cairo literature festival, set this year for february 11 16. The 49th edition of the cairo international book fair cibf will begin on january 27 and will run until february 10 at the nasr city fair grounds. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The cairo international book fair is one of the biggest book fairs in the world with hundreds of book sellers and about two million visitors every year. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it. The guest of honour countries in 51st cairo international. Publishers, writers watch from behind bars as cairo book fair wraps. The details of the fair were announced in a press conference on wednesday, january 10. He also showed a short documentary film and illustrative map on details of the new administrative capital, including its location and size. People attend the cairo international book fair in cairo, egypt, in a. Feb 07, 2018 the auc press and auc bookstores participated in the 2018 cairo international book fair, attracting new visitors and regular customers. As part of its 40 th anniversary, the kuwait foundation for the advancement of science kfas and 1001 inventions launched today 1001 inventions and the world of ibn alhaytham show at the cairo international book fair.
Literature has been caught up in the protests that have now entered their seventh day in egypt. In addtition to presenting the arabic edition of the. This year will host morocco as a guest of honour and poet salah abdelsabour as the person of the. Egypts publishers hope book fair can boost slumping sales. This trade fair is organized by trade fairs international, starts from 1st. The worlds oldest and largest book fair runs from 26 january to 10 february at nasr city fairgrounds. Summary map of the midcentral states and texas showing drainage, cities and towns, county boundaries, and the railroad network with emphasis on the main line.
Going to pay a visit to the cairo international book fairs 49th edition. People browse through books on a stand at the cairo international book fair, in cairo, feb. Cairo public bus ticket prices increase by up to 50. Cairo international book fair address and map digi silk road. We try to spend as much time here as possible, says nourhan, 21, who was taking a break under the shade of a tree, flipping through a book she had just bought at. General exhibition company baghdad international fair.
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