Egypt has opened a new public library in Maadi, Cairo, that makes reading more accessible for everyone, including people who are blind or visually impaired, according to a statement from the Ministry of Culture on Sunday, 4 January. The library, called “Noon El-Sahhar 2,” was officially opened in Zahraa El Maadi by Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hano and Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber. The project was launched in cooperation with the Maxim Charitable Foundation for Development and Services, the National Roads Company, and Cairo Governorate. One of the library’s most important features is its focus on accessibility for people with disabilities. The Minister of Culture directed that part of the library be equipped with tools for people with visual impairments, including Braille reading systems and Braille books published by the Ministry of Culture. This step comes in line with Egypt’s celebration of World Braille Day, marked every year on January 4, and reflects the ministry’s commitment to making knowledge available to all without discrimination. Speaking at the event, the minister said the library is an important addition to Egypt’s cultural map. He explained that public libraries play a key…
