Diwan Bookstore 159, 26th of July St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 2582/98 Thurs 11, 7pm: Professor Ahmed Khaled Tawfiq will sign his book; Fe Mamar Al Fe'aran (In the Mices' Corridor). Wed 17, 7pm: Writer Omar Ewais will sign his book;6 Rekhter (6 Richter). Thurs 18, 7pm: Writer Amr Al-Guindi will sign his book; Entehar bi Ra'ehat Al Koronfol (Suicide with a Scent of Cloves).
Greater Cairo Library 15 Mohamed Mazhar St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 2278 Wed 17, 7pm: “The Psychology of Creativity and its Effect on Society,” a seminar by Professor Shaker Abdel-Hamid and poet Al-Sayed Hassan.
Heliopolis Library Beirut Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Tel 02 2291 2412 Sun 14, 6.30-9pm: “The 26th Nawal Al Saadawi Gathering,” a seminar by writer and intellectualist Professor Nawal Al- Saadawi. The event aims at raising the political and cultural awareness of the attendees. The event also features a discussion of Professor Israa Montasser's book,Al Maraa Wa Al Siraa Al Nafsi (Women and Psychological Conflict).
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 12, 7pm: “The Sakia Philosophy Club,”features Professor of PhilosophyAl Sawi Al Sawi. Sat 13, 6pm: “Moderation in Islam,”a seminar introduces Professor Ibrahim Mohamed Reda. Sun14, 6pm: “Understanding men and women,”a seminar by Professor Mohamed Al-Shafei and Professor Hend Hussein. Mon 15, 7pm: “The Sakia Atelier Series,”a seminar about arts of drawing and sculpturing. Tues 16, 6.30pm: “The Strange Aspects of Ancient Egyptian Medicine,”a seminar by Egyptologist,Bassam Al-Shamaa. The event is part of a lecture series entitled; 'Re-writing Egyptian History with Egyptian Hands'. Tues 16, 5.30pm: “The Tuesday Saying,”a seminar by Preacher Nader Al- Sheikh. The series explains the teachings of Prophet Mohamed (P.B.U.H). Wed 17, 5pm: “The Men of Letters' Meeting,”an open seminar. Thurs 18, 6pm: “How to Make University Easier,”a seminar by Assem Hani. River Hall Mon 8-Sat 13, 10am-10pm: The Sakia Book Fair offers seminars, book signing ceremonies, cultural contests and workshops, accompanied by musical performances.
