The American University in Cairo Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Hall Room P071, AUC New Cairo Campus, Tel 02 2615 2694 Thurs 3, 1pm: “Inter/Nationalism: Decolonizing America and Palestine,” a public lecture on Palestine by Professor Steven Salaita, distinguished visiting writer and American scholar. He is the Edward Said Chair of American Studies at The American University of Beirut, a renowned scholar of Native American studies and an advocate for Palestinian liberation.
Greater Cairo Library 15 Mohamed Mazhar St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 2278 Sat 5, 7pm: “The Cultural Filter: A New Approach to Face Terrorism,” a seminar by Professor Nasr Aref and members of The Camera Club. Tues 8, 6pm: “The Role of Egyptian Women in Development,” an event marking International Women's Day led by Professor Mohamed Rihan.
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) 3 Abul-Fida St,2nd floor, Zamalek, Tel 02 2795 3705/ 2737 1995 Sat 5, 5pm: Egypt-India Friendship Association, in cooperation with the MACIC and Embassy of India, Cairo, will discuss the popularity of Indian Film Star Shah Rukh Khan in the Arab World and Egypt following the release of his latest hit Dilwale recently in Egypt. The discussion will introduce Nadia Jereidini, who has wide knowledge of Hindi cinema and is an expert in Hindi films and Egyptian film Critic Magda Khirallah.