Books
Scholar Nermin al-Houti reflects on Naguib Mahfouz’s literature in landmark Cairo Book Fair symposium
January 26, 2026
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
January 24, 2026
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
January 22, 2026
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
December 8, 2025
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
September 22, 2025
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
February 3, 2025
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
January 25, 2025
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
January 24, 2025
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
June 7, 2024
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
February 25, 2024
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…