Cairo International Book Fair - a photo complied by Egypt Today. CAIRO – 26 January 2018: The exhibition manager at Egyptian General Book Organisation Islam Bayoumi revealed to Egypt Today that 155,000 visited Cairo International Book Fair on its third day.Bayoumi admitted that CIBF visitors this year is significantly higher than previous years.President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi inaugurated the Cairo International Book Fair''s 50th edition on Jan. 22. The fair will run until Feb. 5, 2019.The book fair is held for the first time at the Egyptian International Exhibition Center (EIEC) at the Fifth Settlement district, coinciding with its 50th anniversary. The new venue covers 45,000 square metres, and houses 723 sections. Large numbers of people flock to CIBF since its first day.The fair in its Golden Jubilee is keen to reflect the activities that took place in the last 50 years and provide in its headquarters various logistics including transportation, restaurants, and entertaining facilities for kids.

Source: Egypt Today January 26, 2019 11:26 UTC