The last time i visited the cairo international book fair was when i was in preparatory school. For the first time in its history, the tenday book fair has been mo. Book fair definition of book fair by the free dictionary. Its that time of year again when publishers and literature fanatics alike gear up for the 43rd cairo international book fair.
Cairo ictinternational telecommunications, it, networking, satellite and broadcasting technology trade fair of the arab world. The fair, which was cancelled in 2011 because of the 25 january revolution, now has to compete with two other book fairs in the region, in sharjah in november and in abu dhabi in april. This is a key moment for the life of the library and its acquisition of monographs and journals. Schedule of trade fairs with current 30 trade fairs in cairo.
Please note that the discussion was closed to any additional postings as of nov 1, 2016 and, as such, some of the information contained herein may be. The cairo book fair, once a major event in the egyptian publishing calendar, is still trying to reclaim some of its past importance. For more information about book distribution within the arab world, check out our page on the cairo international book fair. Cairo international book fair will be open on 28 january with participation by 850 publishers, and a books database for the first time mohammed saad, wednesday 21 jan 2015. Sharjah international book fair all set to participate in. There are, however, an awful lot of other people here. It is the largest book fair in the arab world, as well as the oldest. The 48th cairo international book fair will open on thursday, 26 january at the fair grounds in nasr city, with 670 publishers from 35. The cultural event has turned into a landmark, momentous book fair in middle east and asia after 30 editions in a row. Cairo international book fair 2017 dominican institute. This year the book fair kept us busy for 10 days, between january 26 and february 8, 2017.
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. Ipa global book fair report 2017 international publishers. I uploaded a video on historical and political novels and a video on the best 16 novels of 2017, he said, preparing viewers for the book fair. A dispatch from the cairo international book fair al.
The uk is currently guest of honour at the cairo international book fair this year, so id expected the press corps to be out in some kind of force. In 2015 the ipa asked its members what their mustattend book fairs were, and the results were clear. Main features of 50th cairo international book fair. The news seems to be that the fair will open on the 22nd24th, close on the 2526, reopen on the 27th and run through the 7th of february. According to the official organizer of the fair, this years guest of. Mar 2, 2018 the 49th annual cairo international book fair took place between jan. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia. Cairo international book fair 2017 opens on thursday with. 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 literary and intellectual life in egypt and the region. This article contains a discussion by tripadvisor members concerning the above topic. No matter the changes wrought outside the gates of the exhibition ground, these faithfuls will continue to visit every winter, even if they are unable to buy all the books they want. Nahdet misr group is launching a number of its latest books and publications at egypts most iconic annual cultural event cairo international book fair. It is held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at the cairo. Egypt culture minister enas abdel dayem and her algerian counterpart izzzedin mayhoubi inaugurated on saturday the 49th cairo international book fair cibf that will run until february 10 at the fairs usual premises in cairos nasr city, with 848 publishers from 27 countries.
Dear member, we are pleased to inform you that cotton textiles export promotion. The cairo international book fair has its loyal patrons. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year. Egyptian chamber of leather has been organizing cairo interleather for the last 8 years with a great success aiming to be one of the most important leather exhibitions in the region. Haitham alhaj ali, chairman of the general egyptian book organization, has called the fair the largest in the world in terms of turnout, with 3. In fact, as far as the british fourth estate is concerned, it seems to be pretty much me, courtesy of the flawless hospitality of the british council. 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. Everything here is subject to change, but it is hoped that all of it will be useful. Event in cairo, egypt by egyptian american book center eabc on wednesday, january 27 2016 with 390 people interested and 258 people going. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in cairo, which are not yet known to us. Behind the face of the internationally renowned fair, there is an informal economy based on. Book fair november 2nd 4th the scholastic book fair will be at our school on wednesday, november 2nd through friday, november 4th. 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. Cairo by night, oriental festival, greece home facebook.
According to a report issued by euromonitor international, cairo and alexandria are on the list that includes 20 cities that are forecast to grow in 2017 in terms of population, with alexandria ranking in the 19 th spot alexandrias population is expected to grow by 100,000 in 2017, with the middle east and africas cities are the fastest growing on the list. Cairos population to be the fastest growing across the. Youtubers share recommendations for cairo book fair egypt. Nahdet misr group presents a variety of its newest books and publications during this years round of cairo international book fair. The annual book fair is traditionally held at the end of january and early february each year, inaugurating the start of the arab bookfair season. A dispatch from the cairo international book fair alfanar media. In november 2017, the offices of merit publishing in downtown cairo were raided by police and a. Where books are the treasure scholastics flyer and class schedule will be sent home in your childs backpack. The sharjah international book fair,sibf, an affiliate of the sharjah book authority, sba, is gearing up to participate in the 46th edition of the cairo international book fair, set to begin this coming wednesday with saudi arabia participating as the guest of honour. The 2017 cairo international book fair is running from 26 january to 10 february at the cairo international fair grounds, nasr city below, ahram online compiled a list of the arts and culture. Cairo international book fair kicks off egypt independent.
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. 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. This year promises variety, as 848 publishers from 27 countries will be taking place in the fair. It is managed by the general egyptian book organization, a stateowned publisher and book retailer association. The time has come for egyptian bookworms to rejoice. The golden jubilee of cairo international book fair, set to be held in ard elmaared, nasr city, in 2019, has chosen the arab league as the guest of honor of the book fair. Algeria will be the guest of honour at the 49th cairo international book fair, scheduled on 27 january10 february 2018, in nasr city, the event organization committee announced in. The 48th edition of cairo international book fair has just finished. If you know trade fairs in cairo that are not listed, you can transmit them to us via announce new trade fair our team will update them in a timely manner to promote these fairs as well. In 2006 it was the second largest book fair in the world after the frankfurt book fair. Cairo writes, beirut publishes, and baghdad reads, goes the adage. 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.
Algeria guest of honour at cairo international book fair. Cairo international book fair, cairo, egypt international publishers. Frankfurt book fair is the worlds biggest international trade book fair and a. 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. Trade fairs cairo appointments from september 2020. Unconfirmed reports suggest the cairo international book fair is set to break world book fair visitor attendance records, with 2. Cairo egypt international exhibition center eiec 11222020 4 days. Cairo international book fair to open on 28 january. 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. People browse books at book stands at cairo international book fair in cairo, egypt, on jan. The fair is considered the most important event in the arabic publishing world. Cairo international fair 2021 cairo industrial fairs.
The cairo international book fair has been postponed to february by the minister of culture to avoid coinciding with the 25 of january. Publishers, writers watch from behind bars as cairo book fair wraps. 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 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.
Also, great writer and ex minister of culture, tharwat okasha, and late great writer soheir alkalamawi are set to be figures of the year in the 50th. Frankfurt, london and bologna consistently lead the field in terms of attendance, content, facilities and services. If you want to influence the roadmap, please feel free to get involved with cairo. Millions of visitors inspect the fair every year, including thousands of. The details of the fair were announced in a press conference on wednesday, january 10. Unlike the wellknown frankfurt book fair, the cairo fair is not a networking event for publishers but rather an opportunity for individuals and.
It is devoted to disseminate the research work, articles and information which relate to the above mentioned issues and to enhance professional knowledge among insurance professionals. Cairo inter leather is the only leather exhibition in egypt that is specialized in all leather industries and technologies. Jan 18, 2017 cairo morocco will be the guest of honour at the 48th cairo international book fair, to be held on jan. Cairo international book fair the 47th edition of the cairo international book fair began on january 27 and will continue through february 10. The definitive guide to living in the capital, cairo, egypt city life. Morocco, guest of honour at cairo international book fair. Cairo wood showthe cairo international wood and wood machinery show is the biggest wood industry trade show in the middle east region. Nahdet misr group presents a variety of its newest books. 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. Thousands find informal gigs at cairo international book fair. Cairo book fair officially opened to visitors after. 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 fairground in nasr city and the general organisation of the fair also. On monday, head of cairo international convention center sami younes announced that the cairo international book fair will now be held twice a year this year, 2018, is set to be the first year of twin fairs.
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