The 47th Cairo International Book Fair Al-Nasr Road, Nasr City, Cairo, Tel 02 2260 7811 Creativity Pavilion Thurs 4, 1-2.30pm: A discussion of poet Ahmed Abdel-Gawad's collection of poems, Mahdeya wa Darweesh wa Nabi (A Reverent, a Darweesh and a Prophet). Thurs 4, 3.30-5pm: A discussion of writer Atef Ebeid's novel, Miss K. Thurs 4, 5-6.30pm: An evening with poet Ashraf Amer. Thurs 4, 6.30-8pm: The eighth evening of poetry, featuring poets Ragab Al-Sawi and Abdel Kader Zareef. Fri 5, 1-2.30pm: A discussion of poet Amal Gamal's collection of poems, Fadaa le Genah (A Space for a Wing) by professors Salah Al-Serwi and Ayman Bakr. Fri 5, 3.30-5pm: A discussion of writer Wael Wagdi's novel, Waraqa Akhera (A Last Leaf) by Shawqi Badr Youssef and Ahmed Ragab Shaltout. Fri 5, 5-6.30pm: An evening with poet Ibrahim Radwan. Fri 5, 6.30-8pm: The ninth evening of poetry, featuring poets Abdel Nasser Allam and Saad Al-Sharqawi. Sat 6, 1-2.30pm: A discussion of poet Mohamed Azziz's collection of poems, Wa Kaeni Mosh Gheiri (As If I Was Not Someone Else) by Professor Shawkat Al-Masri and Ahmed Al-Beheiri. Sat 6, 3.30-5pm: A discussion of writer Said Nouh's novel, Hekayat Sagheerah Lel Shayttan (Small Stories by the Devil) by professors Shaker Abdel Hamid and Sayed Deif. Sat 6, 5-6.30pm: A recital by poet Ashraf Amer. Sat 6, 6.30-8pm: The tenth evening of poetry, featuring poets Mohamed Abdel Qawi Hassan and Mohamed Khamees. Sun 7, 1-2.30pm: A discussion of poet Hagar Omar's collection of poems, Al-Motamaney (The Wisher) by professors Hassan Taleb and Sherief Al-Gabbar. Sun 7, 3.30-5pm: A discussion of writer Osama Zeidan's novel, Zalek Al-Makan Al-Akheer (That Last Place) by Reda Attiya. Sun 7, 5-6.30pm: A recital by poet Hassan Riyad, accompanied by the singing of Hassan Zaki. Sun 7, 6.30-8pm: The eleventh evening of poetry, featuring poets Mohamed Salman and Medhat Mounir. Mon 8, 1-2.30pm: A discussion of poet Mohamed Farouq's collection of poems entitled, Guevara by Professors Ahmed Ezzat and Ahmed Rashad Hassanein. Mon 8, 3.30-5pm: A discussion of writer Azza Kamel's novel, Ka'enat Laysat Lel Forga (Creatures Not For Display) by Professor Azzouz Ismail. Mon 8, 5-6.30pm: A recital by poet Massoud Shouman. Mon 8, 6.30-8pm: The twelfth evening of poetry, featuring poets Azza Rashad and Fathi Negm. Tues 9, 1-2.30pm: A discussion of poet Ahmed Al-Merikhi's collection of poems, Ma Fa'alat Yadi (What My Hand Did) by professors Mohamed Al-Sayed Ismail and Ashraf Al-Gamal. Tues 9, 3.30-5pm: A discussion of writer Ahmed Al-Qarmalawy's novel, Destino by authors Ahmed Abdel-Meguid and Montasser Amin. Tues 9, 5-6.30pm: A recital by poet Zein Al-Abdin Fouad. Tues 9, 6.30-8pm: The thirteenth evening of poetry, featuring poets Sherif Al-Sayed and Magdi Abdel Rehim. Cultural Café Thurs 4, 3-5pm: A seminar featuring filmmaker Magdi Ahmed Ali. Thurs 4, 5-7pm: A seminar featuring poet and translator Fatema Naout. Fri 5, 3-5pm: A discussion of Professor Talat Saheen's novel Al-Afareet wa Al-Bortoqala (The Ghosts and the Orange) by Professor Azzouz Ali Ismail and writer Entesar Abdel Moneim. Fri 5, 5-7pm: A seminar about fighting terrorism with creativity by professors Azza Rashad and Mohamed Rafiaa. Sat 6, 3-5pm: A seminar by the Lebanese writer Professor Mohamed Al-Taan. Sun 7, 3-5pm: An open seminar on the art of novel writing by author Youssef Al-Qaaid. The event features Professor Azzouz Ali Ismail and Mohamed Al-Tadawi. Sun 7, 5-7pm: A discussion of the novel Nafeesa Al-Baydaa (Nafeesa the White) by Khaled Mohamed Al-Sawi and Mohamed Attiya. Mon 8, 3-5pm: An open discussion on the important role of art in people's lives by Enes Abdel-Dayem, chairperson of the Cairo Opera House. Mon 8, 5-7pm: A seminar on the late Egyptian poet Abdel Rahman Al-Abnoudi by poets Mahmoud Al-Shazli and Youssri Hassan. Tues 9, 3-5pm: A seminar on the role of criticism in the life of culture by critic Said Al-Wakeel. Tues 9, 5-7pm: An open seminar by poet, writer and translator Hoda Hussein. Cultural Gathering Thurs 4, 3-5pm: A seminar featuring filmmaker Magdi Ahmed Ali. Thurs 4, 5-7pm: A seminar featuring poet Fatema Naout. Al-Dar Pavilion Fri 5, 5pm: Author Sameh Qassem will be signing his new book, Meil Ella Al-Saada (Tendency for Happiness). Main Pavilion Fri 5, 11am: A discussion of Younas Louther's translated by Ola Abdel Gawad. The event is organised by the Goethe Institute (the lecture will be in German with simultaneous translation into Arabic). Guest of Honour Hall Fri 5, 5pm: A discussion of Magdi Al-Shafei's new book, Al-Qesa Al-Mosawara loghat Al-Youm (The Illustrated Story: The Language of Today), by Thomas Gabison. The event is organised by the French Cultural Institute. Fri 5, 7pm: “Sixty Years of Creativity: Edward Al-Kharat,” a seminar led by poet Youssef Shaaban and featuring keynote speakers, novelists Ibrahim Abdel-Meguid, Said Al-Kafrawi and Osama Habashi. Dr. Ehab Al-Kharat, the late novelist's son, will talk about his father's childhood and later life. Thought Gathering Hall Mon 8, 5pm: “Europe and the Arab World facing the Jihadist Challenges,” a seminar led by Jean-Pierre Filiu and Al-Ahram newspaper writer and AUC Professor of Political Science Amr Al-Shobaki. Ketab wa Kotab (A Book and a Writer) Thurs 4, 12-2pm: A discussion of Daniel Pink's book, A New Mind. Thurs 4, 2-4pm: A discussion of Sayed Yassin's book, Gadal Al-Hadarat (Debate of Civilisations). Thurs 4, 4-6pm: A discussion of Bertrand Russell's book, Al-Nazra Al-Elmeya (The Scientific Regard). Fri 5, 12-2pm: A discussion of Professor Hoda Gamal Abdel-Nasser's book Al-Awraq Al-Khasa li Gamal Abdel-Nasser (The Personal Documents of Gamal Abdel-Nasser). Fri 5, 2-4pm: A discussion of Sayed Al-Wakeel's book Amaleyet Tazweeb Al-Alam (The Process of Melting the World). Fri 5, 4-6pm: A discussion of the book Rosia Fe Al-Shaaer Al-Araby (Russia in Arabic Poetry). Sat 6, 2-4pm: A discussion of Farhan Saleh's book Hawl Tagrobat Al-Ekhwan Al-Muslimeen men Abdel-Nasser lel Sisi (About the Experience of the Muslim Brothers from the Abdel-Nasser Era to Al-Sisi Era). Sat 6, 4-6pm: A discussion of Ayman Bakr's book Qalat Omayma … Ta'amolat Fe Al-Torath (Contemplations about Heritage). Sun 7, 12-2pm: A discussion of Hassan Zaza's book Abhath Fe Al-Fekr Al-Yahoudi (Researches in Jewish Thought). Sun 7, 2-4pm: A discussion of Mustafa Al-Fiqi's book Felesteen men Al-Ta'yeed Al-Seyasi Ella Al-Ta'atof Al-Ensany (Palestine: From Political Support to Human Sympathy). Sun 7, 4-6pm: A discussion of Nessrin Shoukri's book Atfal wa Qattat (Children and Cats). Mon 8, 12-2pm: A discussion of Walid Seif's book Cinema Naguib Mahfouz: Al-Fan Al-Gama'ei wa Al-Ebdaa Al-Monfared (Cinema Naguib Mahfouz: Collective Art and Solo Creativity). Mon 8, 2-4pm: A discussion of Nour Tamimi's book Al-Erth Al-Dae'e: Ta'theer Al-Moseqa Al-Arabeya Ala Al-Kelasekeya. (The Lost Heritage: The Effect of Arabic Music on Classical Music). Mon 8, 4-6pm: A discussion of Elham Abdel Hamid's book Al-Taleem wal Thawra (Education and the Revolution). Tues 9, 12-2pm: A discussion of Gudet Debra's book Egyptian Churches. Tues 9, 2-4pm: A discussion of Arnold Howser's book Al-Fan Wal Mogtama Abr Al-Tareekh (Art and Society Through the Ages). Tues 9, 4-6pm: A discussion of Mohamed Sabrbeldaly's book Al-Tasawof wa Ayamo: Dowr Al-Tasawof fe Tareekh Misr Al-Hadith (The Days of Sufism: The Role of Sufism in Modern Egyptian History) . Youth Gathering Fri 5, 6-8pm: “Scientific Culture: A Future Insight,” a seminar led by professors Mohamed Ali and Shohrat Al-Alem. Sat 6, 6-8pm: “The Challenges facing the Social Novel,” a seminar led by by Professor Mohamed Naguib Abdallah and Nermeen Khalil. Mon 8, 6-8pm: “The Sufism Effect on Novels,” a seminar led by novelists Abdel Rehim Kamal and Mohamed Hamed. Tues 9, 6-8pm: “The Other in Novels,” a seminar led by Hedra Gergis and Rubeir Al-Fares.
El-Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Word Hall Fri 5, 5pm: “Reading the work of the Deputy Chairman of the Arabic Language Academy, Professor Mohamed Hamasa Abdel Latif,” a seminar open to the public. Fri 5, 6pm: Introducing the book Al-Qalb Fe Al-Qouran (The Heart in the Holy Qu'ran). Sat 6, 7.30pm: A photography gathering led by photojournalist Mohamed Hesham. Sun 7, 7pm: Introducing the book Mamar 25 B (Passage 25 B). Mon 8, 5pm: “Discovering the Place that the Prophet Moses Met Al-Khedr, the Wise Man,” a seminar featuring archaeologist Emad Mahdi. Tues 9, 5.30pm: The Tuesday Saying. Tues 9, 6.30pm: “The Roots of the Egyptian Language,” a lecture on rewriting history by Egyptian hands by Egyptologist Bassam Al-Shamaa. Wed 10, 5 pm: Wednesday literary gathering.
