# Egypt school supply affordability and exhibitions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-school-supply-affordability-and-exhibitions > Updated: 2026-09-07T12:42:48.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 7. As the 2026/2027 academic year approaches, Egyptian families are facing financial pressure due to the rising costs of school supplies. In response, the ‘Ahlan Madaris’ (Welcome Schools) exhibitions were launched to provide essential items such as stationery, clothing, and footwear at discounts. In Giza, the exhibition at the Al-Matahen grounds on King Faisal Street features 65 pavilions and operates daily until September 25. Footwear options include imported children’s shoes for 100 EGP and various local models starting at 100 EGP, with prices reaching up to 450 EGP. Stationery items include 60-page notebooks priced between 70 and 120 EGP per dozen, 100-page wire-bound notebooks ranging from 20 to 55 EGP, pencil sets starting at 35 EGP per dozen, and lunch boxes from 40 to 200 EGP. The initiative has expanded geographically. In Aswan, Governor Amr Lashin inaugurated the ‘Ahlan Madaris’ exhibition to provide goods at discounts of up to 30% compared to market prices. The governorate is organizing 10 exhibitions across various centers. In Minia, Governor Emad Kedwany has launched similar efforts, including an exhibition on the Nile Corniche offering discounts between 15% and 50%. Recent updates from the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade indicate that exhibitions are open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with some locations scheduled to conclude by September 15. Discount rates have been reported as high as 35% to 80% for stationery and notebooks, while leather goods like shoes and bags see reductions between 20% and 50%. Specific pricing includes notebooks from 40 to 65 EGP, school bags starting at 150 EGP, and school shoes starting at 125 EGP. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Minia Governor launches subsidized goods and school supply initiatives Minia Governor Emad Kedwany has launched initiatives to provide 400 tons of essential goods and school supplies at discounts of up to 50% to support local families. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minia-governor-launches-subsidized-goods-and-school-supply-initiatives ### 2026-09-06: Egypt hosts Ahlan Madaris exhibitions with school supply discounts Egypt is hosting Ahlan Madaris exhibitions nationwide, offering school supplies, stationery, and clothing with discounts ranging from 20% to 80% to support families ahead of the new school year. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aswan-governor-launches-school-supply-exhibitions-with-discounts ### 2026-09-05: Social initiatives provide school supplies in Morocco and Egypt Social initiatives in Morocco and Egypt are providing school supplies and tuition support to students from underprivileged families to ease the financial burden of the upcoming academic year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-initiatives-provide-school-supplies-in-morocco-and-egypt ### 2026-09-03: Ahlan Madaris exhibition in Giza offers school supply discounts The Ahlan Madaris exhibition in Giza, Egypt, offers discounted school supplies and footwear, including shoes starting at 100 EGP and stationery at various price points, through September 25. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahlan-madaris-exhibition-in-giza-offers-school-supply-discounts ### 2026-08-31: Egyptian governorates launch school supply exhibitions with discounts Egyptian governors in Qalyubia and Sharqia have launched 'Ahlan Madaris' exhibitions, offering school supplies and essential food items at discounts of up to 30% to assist families before the new school year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-governorates-launch-school-supply-exhibitions-with-discounts ### 2026-08-22: Egypt families seek affordable school supplies amid rising costs Egyptian families face rising costs for school supplies ahead of the new academic year, prompting calls for more discounted exhibitions and community support initiatives to assist low-income households. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-families-seek-affordable-school-supplies-amid-rising-costs ### 2026-08-19: Giza Chamber of Commerce to launch school supply exhibitions with 25% discounts The ‘Ahlan Madaris’ exhibitions will launch on August 25 in Egypt, offering school supplies, clothing, and food with discounts of 15% to 25% to support families ahead of the new school year. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giza-chamber-of-commerce-to-launch-school-supplies-exhibition --- Cite as: Egypt school supply affordability and exhibitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-school-supply-affordability-and-exhibitions