International fair for innovations of the world's children in Cairo

Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak is due to open on Tuesday the international fair for innovations of the world's children in which 1,235 paintings drawn by children from 105 countries are to be displayed.

The fair will last until April 15 and is organized in association with the Norwegian international museum for children's art.

Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik and diplomats in Cairo will participate in the opening ceremony, as well as international artists.

Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni told ArabicNews.com that some children who drew the paintings are to establish workshops with their Egyptian counterparts.