Qatar to be guest of honor at 58th Cairo international book fair

Qatar has been selected as the guest of honor at the upcoming 58th Cairo International Book Fair, set to take place from January 20 to February 2, 2027. The honor was conferred upon the nation by HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Qatar's Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, during the closing ceremony of the previous edition on February 3, 2026.

The General Egyptian Book Organization has announced that the deadline for applications from Egyptian, Arab, and international publishing houses to participate in the fair is October 31. The Cairo International Book Fair, established in 1969, is one of the Arab world's oldest and most significant book fairs, attracting publishers, writers, intellectuals, and readers from Egypt and across the globe.

The fair is renowned for its extensive book displays, literary discussions, cultural and artistic events, and activities for children, all of which contribute to fostering dialogue, creativity, and cultural exchange.

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