Key Takeaways
- The 55th Cairo International Book Fair attracted a record-breaking 4.8 million visitors.
- The fair saw a significant increase in attendance, with 1,200 publishers and 5,250 exhibitors from 70 countries participating.
- The Egyptian Ministry of Culture reported a 37% increase in visitors compared to last year’s fair.
Cairo: The 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) concluded in the Egyptian capital on Tuesday.
About 1,200 publishers and 5,250 exhibitors from 70 countries attended this year’s fair, which was organized by the General Egyptian Book Organization (GEBO) of the Ministry of Culture, with Norway as the guest of honor.
A record-breaking 4.8 million people visited the fair, surpassing last year’s 3.5 million visitors. The fair kicked off on Jan. 24, as reported by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
According to GEBO Chairman Ahmed Bahy El-Din, this year’s fair attracted a record-breaking number of visitors, publishing houses, participating countries, cultural activities, and artistic programs.
Earlier in the day, it was announced that Oman would become the guest of honor for the next edition of CIBF and Bayt Al-Hekma Cultural Group was awarded the best Egyptian publisher at the 55th CIBF.
Established in 1969, CIBF is one of the largest and oldest book fairs in the Middle East region.
