Bibliophiles, your favorite book fair is back

? It’s the time of year to stock up on books. The Cairo International Book Fair returns to the Egypt International Exhibitions Center for its 57th year, running from Wednesday, 21 January until Tuesday, 3 February. Catch the opening night on Friday, 23 January, which celebrates the centennial of iconic filmmaker Youssef Chahine with a special performance by the Philharmonic Orchestra led by maestro Nader Abbassi.