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This year's Cairo International Book Fair has been delayed from its usual January date because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
This year's Cairo International Book Fair has been delayed from its usual January date because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
Cairo International Book Fair announces new June dates
For the first time, attendees to the fair will book tickets online and strict preventive measures will be applied at the venue