Everything You Need to Know about Cairo’s 2025 Bookfair

The 2025 Cairo International Book Fair is set to commence on 23 January until 5 February at Egypt’s International Exhibition Center in New Cairo.  Established in 1969 to commemorate Cairo’s millennium, the Cairo International Book Fair was initiated under the leadership of then-Minister of Culture Tharwat Okasha, who decided to mark the cultural occasion with a major event.  He entrusted writer and researcher Suhayr Al-Qalamawi with overseeing the organization of the first book fair. In recognition of her pivotal role, the 2008 edition honored Al-Qalamawi as the Person of the Year. The fair has since evolved into one of the largest and most significant in the Middle East. Last year’s edition alone welcomed nearly 4.8 million visitors, according to Al Masry Al Yom. This year, the Sultanate of Oman will be the guest of honor, while the late Dr. Ahmed Mostagir will be honored as the main guest of honor. Dr. Ahmed Mostagir was a renowned Egyptian scientist in the fields of agriculture and genetics, leaving a significant impact on science and literature. He earned prestigious academic degrees, including a PhD in population genetics from the University of Edinburgh, and…

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