A man browses books at the 38th cairo international book fair in cairo, egypt, in january 2007. The wife and i went to the 42nd cairo international book fair yesterday. The first edition took place in 1969 at the gezira exhibition ground in zamalek, where. It is held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at the cairo. Also, great writer and ex minister of culture, tharwat okasha, and late great writer soheir alkalamawi are set to be figures of the year in the 50th. Sefsafa publishing international alliance of independent publishers. Cairo international book fair to open 22 january with record 900. A number of religious texts were also top sellers, and the egyptian gazette reported that those books that had a. Eugenios trivizas signing his book the three little wolves and the big bad pig for his young readers, during the 2010 nanguo book fair. Book fairs appointments from november 2020 worldwide. The fair is considered the most important event in the arabic. Regeneron international science and engineering fair.
Therefore, 90% of the kids preferred to go on the trip. It is the second largest book fair of its kind in the world after the frankfurt book fair. Frankfurter buchmesse 2020 ideas that move the world. The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia, the. The 49th round of egypt s cairo international book fair cibf was officially opened to visitors on saturday, with algeria as the guest of honor this year. The fair is considered the most important event in the arabic publishing world. Alexandria international book fair 2020 bibliotheca. Cairo international book fair 2010 cairo live events guide. The 49th cairo international book fair witnessed the attendance of a large number of people.
Alexandria international book fair 2020 bibliotheca alexandrina. Although its the first and only book by late egyptian novelist waguih ghali, it became one of the most magnificent classics in arab literature. The citation for the award said it was presented for his ability to transform literature into a vital instrument of knowledge through his work. Al mahfuzat and the ba booth at the cairo international book fair. Cairo book fair abandoned amid unrest books the guardian. Egypt not at international book fair of algiers a month ago ennahar online reported that algiers book fair. Indonesia international book fair, jakarta, indonesia sep 09, 2020 south african book fair, johannesburg, south africa. In digi silk road, you will find all world international trade shows sectors, and exhibitions of 2019 and 2020 events, in more than 50 industry sectors on upcoming dates. Despite the challenges facing the annual event, the cairo international book fair is about to open its doors for the 44th time on 23 january. Jan 21, 2014 the saudi culturalpolitical agenda, now most evident with the rise of islamist salafists in egypt, was certainly promoted at its cairo international book fair forum. The winner was announced on march 2, 2010, the first day of the abu dhabi international book fair.
With the slogan egypt, africa, cultural diversity, the black continent is at the core of many events and activities at the 51st cairo international book fair cibf, 22 january5 february. It is held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at the cairo international fair grounds in madinat nasr, near alazhar university. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at egypt international exhibitions center in new cairo, almosheer axis, it is organised by the general egyptian book organisation. If you havent been to the cairo international book fair yet held annually at the nasr city fairgrounds map during the last week of january and spilling into the first week of february you should check it out. Egypt disaggregated social accounting matrix, 201011. The cairo international book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the arab world, held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at egypt. Cibf is the arab worlds oldest and largest book fair, and in recent years it has drawn over one million visitors each year. A trade fair trade show, trade exhibition, trade exposition, or expo is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and customers, study activities of rivals, and examine recent market trends and opportunities. It is the largest book fair in the arab world, as well as the oldest.
Cairo international book fair international publishers. Children literature brings greece and china together news. Cibf cairo international book fair 2010 conferences book fairs conferences cibf cairo international book fair january 8 february 18, 2010 cairo, egypt. People browse books at book stands at cairo international book fair in cairo, egypt, on jan. It is organised by the general egyptian book organisation. The golden jubilee of cairo international book fair, set to be held in ard elmaared, nasr city, in 2019, has chosen the arab league as the guest of honor of the book fair. Mar 06, 2015 international book fairs are some of the largest industry events in the world. Cairo international book fair kicks off egypt independent. I remember that the school held a trip to the fair at that time and you either went on the trip, or you had a normal school day. This data study includes disaggregated social accounting matrix sam for the egyptian economy for year 201011. While alef has a goal of spreading culture broadly in egypt, rahmi is also aware of a new trend among egyptians with disposable income who like to own books even if they dont get around to reading all. The idea for the book fair was first conceived by late author soheir alqalamawy, during her tenure as head of egypts general authority for books, which is affiliated with the culture ministry. In an interview with egypt independent in july 2010, rahmi spoke openly of how reading and reading the right books had become fashionable. Book fairs from november 2020 search result returned the following book trade fairs.
Its where publishing experts come together with vips from the creative industry to meet authors, celebrities, journalists, and cultural enthusiasts from around the. Sharjahs book fair opening stresses publishings light. Reading africa at the 51st cairo international book fair. The bibliotheca alexandrina is organizing its 16 th alexandria international book fair to be held from to 23 april 2020 participating in the book fair is open only for publishers, members of union publishers, representatives of states, and public and international institutions. The fair was launched on saturday january 27 with the participation of 17 arab countries and 10 other countries from around the world. Thessaloniki international book fair 22 25 april tehran international book fair 5 may 15 may. The first international book fair of alexandria opened on september 16 and runs through the september 26 in egypt s second largest city. In contrast to consumer fairs, only some trade fairs are open to the. Cairo book fair officially opened to visitors after.
The state also managed to coopt intellectuals by sponsoring cultural institutions such as the cairo international book fair, the cairo opera house and the alexandria library, and by fostering new. Historically replete with political events, the cairo book fair, now. Egypt today toured the cairo international book fair and spotted some new controversial book releases. Amos oz wins prize at italy book fair despite calls for. This new sam builds on the previous sam 201011 built and published by central agency for public mobilization and statistics capmas with the support of the international food policy research institute ifpri. The 51st cairo international book fair cibf will run this year between 22 january and 5 february at its new venue at new cairos egypts. May 18, 2010 israeli author amos oz yesterday received the readers prize at the turin international book fair, despite calls from italian academics for an academic and cultural boycott of israel.
A website has been set up by zohreh ghaeni, the president of 2010 hans christian andersen award jury for all those people around the world who are interested in childrens literature and want to know more about the 2010 hans christian andersen awards candidates. It takes place every year around mid or late january for. We both hate really over crowded places, hence it was. Marleen speaking at a panel on books in translation during the 2014 bookexpo america. Fair visitors and participants discovered, to their surprise, that the favourite spot for meetings, discussions and afternoon chats was absent. Ifg international fairs group international industrial. The cairo international book fair is a major book fair held every year in the last week of january in cairo, egypt, at the cairo international fair grounds in madinat nasr, near alazhar university. Of the greatest things i was looking forward to after moving to cairo was their annual book fair. Published on 21 april 2020 due to the current worldwide covid 19 crisis, the paris salon du livre rare paris rare book fair was postponed to a new date in september. Celebrating german literature at the leipzig book fair. Set in the new fairgrounds in the seyoof area on the outskirts of alexandria, the fair has been characterized by major absences of people and a limited number of participating countries, with only saudi arabia and the host country being present.
Muhammad al mansi qindeel, a cloudy day on the west side, egypt. Have you ever heard of the novel beer in the snooker club. The international publishers association ipa is offering financial support for. The cairo international book fair is one of the biggest book fairs in the world with hundreds of book sellers and about two million visitors every year. The egyptian books will be present at the next international book fair of algiers sila, scheduled from october 27 to november 6, said saturday the commissioner of this event smain ameziane. Alexandria international book fair in action in egypt. Main features of 50th cairo international book fair. Head of state muhammad hosni mubarak head of government ahmed nazif death penalty retentionist population 83 million life expectancy 69. We both hate really over crowded places, hence it was not too long until we were dying to get out. International fairs group ifg, a growing organization offering a full range of exhibitions and event management services to a wide variety of clients within the entire world. Jan 24, 2018 finally get fluent in arabic with personalized lessons. An agreement of cultural exchange between greek and chinese authors and publishing houses will be signed during the 17th beijing international book fair, promoting further cooperation in the field of literature and culture, said a press release of the.
The last time i visited the cairo international book fair was when i was in preparatory school. The elected chair of the international hans christian andersen award jury, zohreh ghaeni iran and jury members from argentina, belgium, brazil, egypt, mexico, slovenia, spain, sweden, switzerland and the united states of america, will meet in march 2010 to select from among these 56 nominations the winners of the 2010 hans christian andersen awards. The international publishers association ipa is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing. Cairo book fair 2007 asharq alawsat english archive. Join us saturday, december 7, 2019, 11 am 4 pm, at the main branch of the new orleans public library. The chain was founded in 2009 with the opening of its charter bookstore. Andersen candidates 2010 the 55 candidates for the 2010 andersen awards were announced may 2009 click here for full list. The fair has displays and speakers from publishers and. International publishers association pre 2010 subscribe to ipa news. Egyptian 2010 year for science and technology, the interacademic. And the drop in sales compared with 2010 is more than 60 per cent. It is managed by the general egyptian book organization, a stateowned publisher and book retailer association.
Thessaloniki international book fair it is the most important yearly event for the book and the professionals of the field organized in our country. Frankfurter buchmesse is the worlds most important fair for the print and digital content business, as well as an outstanding social and cultural event. The cairo international book fair cibf is the largest and longestrunning book fair in the arab states, as well as one of the worlds biggest bookrelated events. Cairo international book fair constitutes a major fce in egyptian. Learn egyptian holidays in arabic cairo international book fair.
Main features of 50th cairo international book fair egypt today. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. The second book fair since the january 25 revolution. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia, the free. Tonight, im exceptionally excited to be going to the coming book panel discussion at the sharjah international book fair, which will featureamong othersdr. Taking after its successful predecessor diwan, alef bookstores is another barnesandnoblestyle chain of bookstores found throughout cairo, alexandria, and some of egypts other governates. Cairo international book fair simple english wikipedia. Children literature brings greece and china together. Naif al mutawa creator of the 99, and awardwinning author qais sidki author of the gold ring.
Thai publishers association one of first to hold 2020 online book fair in light of. Cairo international fair 2021 cairo industrial fairs. In 2006 it was the second largest book fair in the world after the frankfurt book fair. The state owned general egyptian book organisation, is the largest book publisher in the arab world. From the 27th of january through the 10th of february, the 47th annual cairo international book fair will take place at the cairo international convention center in nasr city. The international publishers association ipa is offering financial support for african publishing entrepreneurs to overcome the staggering impact of covid19. Its where publishing experts come together with vips from the creative industry to meet authors, celebrities, journalists, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world. International book fairs, like frankfurt book fair, london book fair, beijing book fair, and others offer you the opportunity to break into new markets using the current version of your books, without translating works into the local language.