Book fair dominates front pages of Egypt’s state-owned dailies

The inauguration of the Cairo International Book Fair dominated the front pages of the country’s three main state-owned dailies (Al Ahram | Al Akhbar | Al Gomhuria) this morning. The Arab League was the guest of honor for this year’s event, Al Ahram highlighted. During his inauguration yesterday, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stopped by several of the fair’s sections, Al Akhbar reported. Thirty-five countries are participating in this year’s fair, which is set to include almost 800 events, Al Gomhuria noted.