French Cultural Institute Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800 Thurs 24, 10am: Nesrin Shoukri will discuss the book,La Dame aux Camelias by Alexandre Dumas Fils (Junior). Sat 26, 7pm: Michele Ghazal will discuss the book,Hotel Mahrajane by Robert Sole.
Greater Cairo Library 15 Mohamed Mazhar St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 2278 Tues 29, 10 am: “Work Market Skills for Youth,” a workshop and a lecture by Professor, Ehab Majed.
Heliopolis Library Beirut Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Tel 02 2291 2412 Wed 30, 6.30pm: “Women, Thought, and Creativity,” an open seminar by Professor, Nawal Al-Saadawi and Professor and media figure Khaled Montasser. The event marks the United Nations 16 days of celebrations to stop violence against women. Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) 3 Abul-Fida St,2nd floor, Zamalek, Tel 02 2795 3705/ 2737 1995 Sat 26, 5pm: A lecture about the Indian Constitution Day celebrated on 26 November in honour Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, known as the architect of the Indian constitution. Head of the Arab European unit in Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies,Amr Al-Shobaki will deliver a keynote address on Indian constitution and there would be a screening of short film on Indian constitution and a short skit on the making of Indian constitution. The event marks the 127th anniversary of Ambedkar. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Word Hall Thurs 24, 7pm: “How to Succeed in Getting a Job in a Multi-National Company,” a seminar by Professor Dina Megahed. Sat 26, 7pm: “Musical Heritage,” a seminar by musician Ali Ismail. Mon 28, 6 pm: “The Beliefs of the Mind,” a seminar by Professor Ahmed Al-Damanhouri. Tues 29, 6pm: “The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Cause,” a seminar.
ALEXANDRIA Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Auditorium Hall Thurs 24, 2pm: “The Icon of Virgin Mary between Byzantine and Coptic Rituals,” a seminar features Priest Maqqar, Bishop of Al Sharqiya and the Tenth of Ramadan Cities.