Egypt on Wednesday opened the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurating the event on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo. Renowned artist Mohieddin El-Labbad was selected as Personality of the Children’s Book Fair, while Romania is participating as guest of honour. Madbouly praised the continuous development of the Cairo International Book Fair in recent years, saying the steady growth in international participation, diversity of exhibitors and expansion of exhibition space reflect the fair’s prominent position on the Arab and regional cultural map. Hanno noted that this year’s fair places special emphasis on Egypt’s ancient civilisation and heritage, coinciding with the recent opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. He said the Cairo International Book Fair continues to strengthen its role as a leading platform for cultural dialogue, a key supporter of the publishing industry and an important gateway for spreading knowledge and public awareness.
