Edited Promo from Facebook, April 2, 2018 – Facebook/bibalexOfficialCAIRO – 3 April 2018: The 14th edition of the Alexandria International Book Fair, run by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is now underway, running from March 31 until April 9, 2018.Produced in collaboration with the General Egyptian Book Organization (GEBO), this year features a special contribution from Saudi Arabia, which emphasizes a new step in foreign relations with the BA and helps to ensure this year's book fair is more distinguished than ever. The 14th edition's main themes will be around several cultural topics, such as the future of the Arab World, special activities for intellectuals in Alexandria, and a discussion on the history and literary heritage of Sinai. A special section (Sour el-Azbakeya) sells old and used books at low prices, and has proven to be one of the fair's most popular attractions.Last year's edition of the AIBF drew in 230 publishers, both from the Arab world and internationally. Running for several weeks, the event celebrated the life and achievements of Mostafa al Abbadi, a prominent Arab historian and philosopher, who had passed away in February, 2017. Italy was that guest of honor that year, which drew on the ancient cultural connection between Rome and Alexandria.

Source: Egypt Today April 03, 2018 06:56 UTC