April 2 september, 2015 street in cairo was one of the most popular attractions on the midway of the worlds columbian exposition, held just a block from the university of chicago campus in 1893. The 47 th annual egyptian book fair, which kicked off on january 27 and comes to an end on february 10, brought a unique mix of events, initiatives, seminars and newly published authors in addition to inviting bahrain as its guest of honor and hosting a total of 850 publishers in the famous soor alazbakeya location, the book fair was used as a launch pad for governmental initiatives. In cairo, the international exhibition center hosted the official opening of the 49th cairo international book fair, where the egyptian public and foreign guests. Morocco, guest of honour at cairo international book fair. Main features of 50th cairo international book fair egypt today. The russian centre for science and culture in cairo opened a. Egypt is a transcontinental nation that bridges africas northeast corner with asias southwest corner via the sinai peninsula. Prison narratives, twitter, and one israeli author. Until 4 february 650 publishers from 35 countries are present 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. He also showed a short documentary film and illustrative map on details of the new administrative capital, including its location and size. The cairo international book fair is one of the biggest book fairs in the world, drawing hundreds of book sellers from around the world and about 2 million visitors each year. Egyptian tourism authority cairo international book fair. How to organize a book fair in 3 easy steps book fair. Paradise boutique hotel is located in cairo, a 16minute walk from tahrir square and 1. Cairo international book fair to open on 28 january. 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. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia. The annual cairo book fair, due to have been held this week, has been abandoned, with many foreign exhibitors left stranded after failing to secure flights to take them out of the country.
The greater cairo metropolitan area includes the city of cairo, new cairo city, giza, shubra elkheima, 6th of october city and obour city. The cairo international book fair has its loyal patrons. 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. 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. Jan 01, 20 cairo is a most interesting departure for melbourne author chris womersley. George pangalos creates cairo street exhibit at 1893 worlds fair december 15, 2011 in 1893 george pangalos, a greek from smyrna, was the creator and manager of the cairo street exhibit at the worlds columbian exposition in chicago.
The fair is considered the most important event in the arabic publishing world. The most common types of trade fairs in cairo are metal processing, machine construction and packaging technology. At first, it was only in arabic, but later, publishers from all over the world started. Cairo international book fair 2018 opens with a busy calendar. Cairo book center 6b omar shabaan, office 203 nozha street naser city cairo egypt, cairo, egypt, 002 rated 4. He also showed a short documentary film and illustrative map on details of the. A dispatch from the cairo international book fair alfanar.
Ipa global book fair report 2017 international publishers. Kfas and 1001 inventions present the arabic book on the inspiring life of ibn alhaytham. China trade fair at cairo international convention centre. International book fair yet held annually at the nasr city fairgrounds map. In 2006, it was the second largest book fair in the world after the frankfurt book fair. Cairo international book fair 2016 at cairo international convention centre, wednesday 27 january 2016, this years edition of the biggest book fair in the middle east sees the annual. Jan 21, 2015 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. People are relying on zoom for personal and professional calls around the world. Event in cairo, egypt by egyptian american book center eabc on wednesday, january 27 2016 with 390 people interested and 258 people going. Two maps depict the distance from abdel moneim riyad square to the. Located in the northeast of the country, cairo is the gateway to the nile delta, where the lower nile. The reason that he is suddenly in the news again is because at the cairo international book fair, being held now, there was an entire session dedicated to promulgating his antisemitic views.
Cairo, arabic alqahirah the victorious, city, capital of egypt, and one of the largest cities in africa. Cairo book fair witnesses session on new capital egypt independent. Cairo international book fair to open on 28 january books. Cairo book fair officially opened to visitors after.
The 47th edition of the cairo international book fair began on january 27 and will continue through february 10. Sep 20, 2018 the 47th edition of the cairo international book fair began on january 27 and will continue through february 10. This is why the concept of making a new fair each year became so. 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. The details of the fair were announced in a press conference on wednesday, january 10. Cairo city has a land area of 204 square miles 528 square kilometers.
Exhibition calendar with currently 30 trade fairs from september 2020 in cairo. 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. The festival promises great writers, including libyan novelist ibrahim alkoni, syrian writer rasha omran, czech author martin vopenka, american michael march, and many others. There is still no world map of purchasing power parities, although the demand for it is apparently. In these cases, youre most likely to find the book sold by the publisher, or in the latter case, with a bookstore you know has a relationship with the nonegyptian publisher.
Cairo book fair witnesses session on new capital egypt. Cairo is a most interesting departure for melbourne author chris womersley. Schedule of trade fairs with current 30 trade fairs in cairo. The 2016 ipa book fair report looks at some of the worlds standout fairs, and asks the people behind them how they will stay ahead of the curve. Jan 28, 2018 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. Cairo international fair 2021 cairo industrial fairs.
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. Cairo in chicago is presented in conjunction with the exhibit a cosmopolitan city. In 2006 it was the second largest book fair in the world after the frankfurt book fair. The cairo international book fair cibf is the largest and longestrunning book fair in the arab states, as well as one of the world s biggest book related events. Mar 2, 2018 the 49th annual cairo international book fair took place between jan. Cibf is the arab world s oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year.
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. This year promises variety, as 848 publishers from 27 countries will be taking place in the fair. 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. 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. 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. The new delhi world book fair is a 47yearold event, bringing together nearly. As part of its 40th 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. 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.
For more information about book distribution within the arab world, check out our page on the cairo international book fair. First established in 1969, the annual event is the second in importance only to the frankfurt book fair in germany and is the largest gathering of publishers, authors and readers in the arab world. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year. If you can manage to hang around, right after the book fair is the cairo literature festival, set this year for february 11 16. I was curious to see what would change after the book fair was moved to. Cairo morocco will be the guest of honour at the 48th cairo international book fair, to be held on jan. Main features of 50th cairo international book fair.
Cairos secondhand vendors boycott citys annual book fair over. 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. Oct 4, 2015 how to organize a book fair in 3 easy steps. A dispatch from the cairo international book fair alfanar media.
The festival promises great writers, including libyan novelist ibrahim alkoni, syrian writer rasha omran, czech author martin vopenka, american michael march, and. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia, the. The egyptian book fair is an annual event that takes place in cairo and is organized by the minister of culture. 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. In addtition to presenting the arabic edition of the. Cairo flag home to the worlds largest food court featuring 4,223 seats at its oasis restaurants and entertainment building, cairo is the arab republic of egypts capital city.
The report is designed to help publishing professionals understand the evolution of book fairs and to guide their organizers towards an. 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. Children celebrate ibn alhaytham at the cairo book fair. The cairo international book fair hosted on saturday khaled. Cairo, city, capital of egypt, and one of the largest cities in africa. It is the largest book fair in the arab world, as well as the oldest. This selection of ephemera and photos from the fair shows the publics fascination for egypt that continues even today. 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.
A dispatch from the cairo international book fair al. Capital facts for cairo, egypt worlds capital cities. This year it hosted 21 middle eastern and african countries, including an additional of six more countries than last year. 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.
Could anyone create one, using the data from, using a simple blank world map. I predict that the book will show up in any number of shortlists. Finally get fluent in arabic with personalized lessons. The 47th edition of the cairo international book fair began on. Oct 4, 2015 how to organize a book fair in 3 easy steps stay safe and healthy. 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 cairo international book fair hosts 640 publishers coming from 34 different. Egypts popular annual book fair promotes reading culture. Below information is subject to change, and we will, of course, do our best to keep this listing as much up to date as possible.
Thousands find informal gigs at cairo international book fair. People browse books at book stands at cairo international book fair in cairo, egypt, on jan. Trade fairs cairo appointments from september 2020. Learn egyptian holidays in arabic cairo international.
George pangalos creates cairo street exhibit at 1893 world. Cairo international book fair is underway in the egyptian capital. 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. The time has come for egyptian bookworms to rejoice. 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. 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. Its metropolitan area, with a population of over 20 million, is the largest in africa, the arab world, and the middle east, and the 6thlargest in the world. Of course also other interesting trade fairs can take place in cairo, which are not yet known to us. Jan 26, 2017 kfas and 1001 inventions present the arabic book on the inspiring life of ibn alhaytham. It is managed by the general egyptian book organization, a stateowned publisher and book retailer association. Jan 31, 2019 cairo the cairo international book fair, the oldest and largest book fair in the middle east, celebrates its 50th anniversary under a shadow of controversy and a significant drop in the number of visitors compared to last year the lackluster golden anniversary of the fair is largely blamed on the decision of the fair s organizers general egyptian book organization. Afterwards, the fair became a major market for publishers. 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.
Among the facilities at this property are room service and a shared lounge, along with free wifi throughout the property. Cairo book fair has session dedicated to bashing jews. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it. Cairo is associated with ancient egypt, as the famous. 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. The exhibit is curated by tasha vorderstrasse, phd, research associate at the oriental institute. Yesterday i noted an article in arab media about research done by dr.
Behind the face of the internationally renowned fair, there is an informal economy based on. The first book fair in 1969 came with the celebration of the 1,000th birthday of cairo. Hassan zaza who had done research about how evil jews have been throughout history. Jan 14, 2018 the time has come for egyptian bookworms to rejoice. In 2016, held the day after bookexpo america in chicago. From the 27th of january through the 10th of february, the 47th annual cairo international book fair will take place at the cairo international convention center in nasr city. Cairo international book fair 2018 opens with a busy. Mar 02, 2018 mar 2, 2018 the 49th annual cairo international book fair took place between jan.