Egypt Daily News – In its early hours, the Cairo International Book Fair is witnessing the arrival of the fans and readers of the exhibition in large numbers and various age groups of children, youth and the elderly.
The exhibition welcomed many and varied schools, amidst an extensive security presence from the police to run the entry and exit of the masses to the exhibition.
The halls of the Cairo International Book Fair also witnessed a great turnout from readers in an atmosphere of joy and pleasure between visitors and exhibitors.
It is noteworthy that the Cairo International Book Fair, in its 56th session, is being held this year under the slogan “Read… In the beginning was the word,” bringing together local and international publishing houses that offer a variety of books in various fields. It is also distinguished by organizing cultural activities and workshops suitable for all ages.
The activities of the Cairo International Book Fair continue in its 56th until February 5th at the Egypt Center for Exhibitions and International Conferences in the Fifth Settlement, and the 56th session is witnessing cultural and artistic events in which a group of Egyptian, Arab and foreign writers and intellectuals participate, and the Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano was yesterday opened the Cairo International Book Fair yesterday In its 56th session, amidst a large official presence of many ministers, amid great press and media coverage.
It is worth noting that the Sultanate of Oman is the guest of honor in this session from the Cairo International Book Fair, and the name of Dr. Ahmed Mustir, the Egyptian scholar and writer, the exhibition’s character, and the name of the writer Fatima Al -Maaddoul, was chosen.
The exhibition comes with the participation of 1,345 publishing houses from 80 countries and 6,150 exhibitors of literary and intellectual publications, and 80 countries are participating, representing the continents of the world, including more than 10 countries participating for the first time: Chile, Belgium, Congo, Romania, Bulgaria, Austria, Belize, Peru, the Netherlands, Surname, Colombia, Vietnam, Tanzania, Singapore, and Bolivia, and the exhibition includes a rich cultural program that includes more than 600 diverse events.
