Tomorrow at the Book Fair: The Grand Egyptian Museum and Cultural Diplomacy Take Center Stage
The fourth day of the 57th Cairo International Book Fair features a packed cultural program focusing on Egyptian civilization, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and cultural diplomacy between Egypt and Romania, along with political and intellectual history discussions.
axis, the main hall hosts a seminar titled:
“Gaza After the War: A Comprehensive Vision for Reconstruction and Sustainable Development”
from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, featuring:
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Dr. Amal Imam
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Engineer Ibrahim Mahlab
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Ambassador Diab Al-Louh
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Sahar Al-Jubouri from Iraq
Moderated by Khaled Okasha.
The seminar offers a crucial opportunity to discuss Gaza’s future in terms of sustainable development and reconstruction, with practical solutions linked to reality. 🕊️🌱
🤝 Cultural Diplomacy Between Egypt and Romania
As part of the Guest of Honor program, a seminar titled:
“When the Past Meets the Future”
is held from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, discussing the role of cultural diplomacy in Egyptian-Romanian relations over the past thirty years and the impact of cultural exchange, translation, and academic events in building long-lasting bridges. 🌉📚
✍️ “Muawiya’s Strand: Sadat and His Opponents”
Under the “Writer & Book” program, a session titled:
“Muawiya’s Strand: Sadat and His Opponents”
takes place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, presented by writer Akram Al-Qassas, discussed by Imad Al-Din Hussein and Wael Lotfy, and moderated by Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Sharif.
The session offers an analytical reading of Egyptian political history during Sadat’s era, highlighting key positions and intellectual conflicts. ⚖️📌
📰 Cultural Salon: Media and Public Opinion
The Cultural Salon continues with a series of sessions starting with:
“Heikal and Al-Ahram”
from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, featuring:
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Dr. Anwar Abdel Latif
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Khaled Abdel Hady
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Abdullah Al-Sanawi
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Mohamed Selmawy
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Youssef El-Qaid
Moderated by Abdel Azim Hammad.
The session explores Mohamed Hassanein Heikal’s experience and the role of “Al-Ahram” newspaper in shaping the public sphere and influencing public opinion. 🗞️🧠
It is followed by the session “Challenges of Literary Editing” from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, featuring:
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Khamis Qalam from Oman
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Alaa Farghaly
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Huda Fadl
Moderated by Ahmed Osama.
The session discusses the challenges facing literary editing amid cultural and technological changes and how to preserve text quality and authenticity. ✍️📚
🎙️ Tribute Celebrations
The program includes two tribute events:
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“Radwa Ashour: A Voice That Never Fades” from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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“Murad Wahba: Enlightenment Celebration” from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
These celebrations gather academics and intellectuals to honor the impact of these writers on cultural life. 🌟🕯️
👶 Children’s Hall: Learning and Fun
The book fair continues to offer intensive children’s activities through the Children’s Hall, including interactive theater performances, book signing sessions, and art workshops to develop creativity and skills. 🎭🖍️
🎭 Open Stages: Heritage and Folk Arts
Open stages inside the fair continue daily with folk arts and circus performances, showcasing Egyptian heritage and its diversity. 🎪🇪🇬
Aisha Ben Ahmed sparks strong audience engagement with her latest Instagram appearance, showcasing an attractive look surrounded by nature while revealing details about one of her most difficult acting scenes.
Hana El Zahed grabs attention with her latest appearance alongside her sister Nour during their summer vacation, as fans widely interacted with their casual look.
تستعد الفنانة مها أحمد لاستئناف عروض مسرحية «ملكة الحواديت» على مسرح عبد المنعم مدبولي، في تجربة فانتازية موجهة للأطفال والعائلات تجمع بين الحكايات والاستعراض.
Caroline Azmy discusses her role as “Nawal” in “Mahmoud and Mahmoud,” revealing behind-the-scenes details of working with Ahmed Ghazi and Kozbara, as well as her theater experience and upcoming projects.



