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Scholar Nermin al-Houti reflects on Naguib Mahfouz’s literature in landmark Cairo Book Fair symposium

Scholar Nermin al-Houti reflects on Naguib Mahfouz’s literature in landmark Cairo Book Fair symposium

The Associate Professor in the Department of Criticism and Dramatic Literature at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, Nermin al-Houti,…
Up to 245K visitors at 57th Cairo International Book Fair’s first day

Up to 245K visitors at 57th Cairo International Book Fair’s first day

The 57th Cairo International Book Fair, held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, witnessed a large turnout with up to…
Cairo International Book Fair 2026 – Visitor Guide and Opening Hours

Cairo International Book Fair 2026 – Visitor Guide and Opening Hours

The Cairo International Book Fair on Thursday opens its doors for thousands of readers and culture enthusiasts to one of…
400 ancient books damaged by water in Louvre’s Egyptian antiquities library

400 ancient books damaged by water in Louvre’s Egyptian antiquities library

The Louvre Museum in France experienced a severe water leak, causing significant damage to around 400 books and documents in…
Nermin Al-Houti’s latest book tracks evolution of women’s representation in Saudi theater

Nermin Al-Houti’s latest book tracks evolution of women’s representation in Saudi theater

In her latest book, Women’s Issues in Saudi Theater, writer Nermin al-Houti opens a wide window into the world of…
Four million visitors to Cairo International Book Fair in 9 days

Four million visitors to Cairo International Book Fair in 9 days

The 56th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) saw a huge public presence on Saturday, February 1 with 465,475 visitors, bringing…
Egypt launches Kitab app with 2000 books to promote digital culture

Egypt launches Kitab app with 2000 books to promote digital culture

Ahmed Fouad Henna, Minister of Culture, and Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, launched the free Kitab (Book)…
The 56th Cairo International Book Fair officially opens its doors to the public on Friday

The 56th Cairo International Book Fair officially opens its doors to the public on Friday

The 56th Cairo International Book Fair was officially opened by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henna, Minister of Culture, and Dr. Ahmed…
Culture on wheels: Egypt rolls out 5 new mobile libraries to border governorates

Culture on wheels: Egypt rolls out 5 new mobile libraries to border governorates

Nivine Al-Kilani, Minister of Culture, announced the launch of 5 new mobile libraries as part of the second phase of…
Naguib Mahfouz’s daughter donates his library to Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Naguib Mahfouz’s daughter donates his library to Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The daughter of the late writer Naguib Mahfouz, Umm Kulthum Mahfouz, has donated his library to Bibliotheca Alexandrina in order…
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