The new Ismail cabinet lineup will be announced this week, Cabinet spokesman Ambassador Ashraf Sultan said in a phone-in to Al Hadath Al Youm’s Khat Ahmar. According to Sultan, discussions on the incoming ministers remain ongoing and there remains a possibility that some ministries will be merged. Apart from that, Sultan was very tight-lipped on the shuffle.

The 48th annual Cairo International Book Fair kicked off last Thursday and will be on until 10 Feb, according to Al Borsa. Around 35 countries are participating this year.

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