Stationery Guide in Egypt
Stationery shops in Egypt serve as places to sell books and become cultural and educational hubs that offer various services for students, researchers, and parents. From purchasing books and novels to stationery supplies and educational workbooks like Al-Adwaa and Selah El-Talmeez, stationery has become a vital part of the academic and cultural scene.
In this article, we present a comprehensive guide to the most common stationery in Egypt, providing an overview of their services and resources.
Difference Between Libraries and Stationery in Egypt
Public Libraries: such as Misr Public Library and Dar El-Kotob, are open to the public and provide borrowing and reading services.
University Libraries: Such as Cairo University Library and Ain Shams University Library, are designed for students and researchers.
Stationery: Such as Shorouk Bookstores, Diwan Bookstore, and Samir & Ali, which sell books, stationery, and gifts.
Online Libraries & Stationery: Platforms and websites for purchasing books and stationery supplies online with delivery services.
Famous Stationery in Cairo
Shorouk Bookstores – branches in Downtown, New Cairo, and Mohandessin.
Diwan Bookstore – branches in Zamalek, Maadi, and Nasr City.
Samir & Ali – the largest chain selling books and stationery in Egypt.
Madbouly Bookstore – one of the oldest bookstores in Downtown Cairo.
Alwan Bookstore – specialized in stationery supplies and gifts.
Key Bookstores:
Samir & Ali: A pioneer in selling stationery alongside books.
Alwan Bookstore: Specialized in stationery, gifts, and art supplies.
Al-Maktaba: Multiple branches with a wide variety of stationery products.
Dar Al-Fikr: Offers affordable stationery and educational books.
Common Stationery Items:
Notebooks and exercise books
Pens, pencils, and coloring tools
Geometry sets and drawing tools
Printing and photocopy paper
Files and office organization supplies
Educational Workbooks (External Study Guides)
Students and parents in Egypt heavily rely on educational workbooks (external study guides) as a way to study and prepare for exams.
Most Popular Workbooks in Egypt:
Al-Adwaa: Known for simplified explanations and a variety of exercises.
Selah El-Talmeez: One of the oldest and most popular series covering all school subjects.
Korraset El-Awal: Ideal for daily practice and exercises.
Al-Moasser: Especially strong in math and languages.
Gem & Hello!: Very popular for English language learning.
Where to Buy Educational Workbooks:
Samir & Ali Bookstores.
Alwan Bookstore.
Downtown Cairo bookstores like Madbouly and the Academic Library.
Online through platforms such as Jumia, Noon, or directly from each publisher’s official website.
Average Prices of Educational Workbooks in 2025:
Primary stage: EGP 60 – 120 per book.
Preparatory stage: EGP 90 – 150 per book.
Secondary stage: EGP 120 – 200 per book, depending on subject and edition.
Services Provided by Stationery and Libraries
Selling school textbooks and cultural books.
Offering stationery supplies and gifts.
Selling educational workbooks for all academic stages.
Reading halls and training courses (in some major libraries).
Buying books and stationery online via platforms like Jumia, Noon, or directly from bookstore websites.
You can find addresses and contact numbers of public libraries and Stationery across Egypt on Yellow Pages Egypt.