Egypt Donates One Million Books to Promote Cultural Awareness

Cairo’s 56th International Book Fair, scheduled to run from 23 January to 5 February, is the grounds for the launch of Egypt’s Ministry of Culture’s new initiative, “One Million Books.”  Through the “One Million Books” initiative, the Ministry of Culture aims to donate books to Egyptians of all ages across schools, universities, and youth centers, covering a wide range of subjects, including history, science, and art to enhance cultural and intellectual awareness among Egyptians. “This initiative is part of our vision to enhance Egypt’s soft power and build future generations equipped to face present and future challenges,” the Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hano stated, during a press conference organized by the Egyptian General Book Authority at the Egyptian Opera House. He emphasized that the initiative marks an important stride in spreading knowledge and enriching Egyptian society with diverse cultural and intellectual offerings. The books will be handed out at the Cairo International Book Fair, one of the largest in the Middle East, established in 1969, with the first phase of books being distributed after sorting and organizing the collections. The initiative saw the involvement of various publishing bodies, such…

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