Egypt’s Armed Forces showcase military, historical publications at Cairo Book Fair

Ahram Online , Sunday 25 Jan 2026

Egypt’s Armed Forces are participating with a dedicated pavilion at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), displaying military, historical, and strategic publications, according to a statement by the military spokesperson on Sunday.

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Photo courtesy of The Official page of the military spokesperson for the armed forces

 

Supervised by the Military Research Authority, the pavilion features books, research papers, historical documents, and scientific bulletins covering military history, strategy, and national security issues. It also includes rare photographs, manuscripts, and archival material related to prominent military figures.

Former Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Abd-Rab al-Nabi Hafez has been selected as the pavilion’s featured personality for this year’s fair, the spokesperson said.

The pavilion also includes digital displays outlining services and projects carried out by the Armed Forces in the civilian sector, as well as documentary films produced by the Moral Affairs Department.

A separate section allows visitors to purchase select military publications and symbolic items representing the Armed Forces’ branches and departments.

The Armed Forces pavilion will remain open throughout the fair, which runs until 3 February at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo. Visitors are offered complimentary materials, including booklets documenting the October War and commemorative items.

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