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Al-Ahram Weekly
10-07-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Monica Hanna speaks about 'Repatriating Cultural Identity: ISIS, Virgin Mary and Sayyida Zeinab' at TCC - Lectures - Al-Ahram Weekly
Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Sun 13, 7pm: Nefertiti Cultural Salon. Thurs 17, 7pm: Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass Salon presents a course for teaching the ancient Egyptian language. Beit Al She'r Al-Arabi (Al Sett Wassila) Al Azhar district, behind Al Azhar Mosque, Al Aini St, Tel 02 2510 3171 Sun 13, 8pm: Poet Ahmed Abdel-Moaati Hegazy Salon remembers Palestinian poet Fadwa Toukan. Goethe Institute 17 Hussein Wassif St, Mesaha Sq, Dokki, Tel 02 2575 9877 Goethe Institute organises Green July 2025, a vibrant month-long programme featuring workshops and events aim to rethinking our relationship with the planet through four main themes: growth, innovation, imagination and reform. Sat 12, 2-5pm: A fun-filled workshop designed for families to learn and bond building. Test your environmental knowledge with an entertaining Q&A game, then unleash your imagination in a group storytelling activity where families create stories inspired by nature. Ideal for all ages to enjoy learning and creativity together. Wed 16, 12-2.30pm: Imagine a future where nature and technology flourish side by side. This interactive workshop invites you to explore the principles of the Solarbank movement, renewable energy, community resilience, and environmental harmony, and to embody these ideas through art. Reimagine a brighter and more sustainable world, and express your vision of a hopeful future through collective creativity. Al-Hanager Arts Centre Cairo Opera Complex, Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel Tel 02 2735 6861 Al-Hanager Cinema Hall Thurs 10, 7pm: 'A Talk on Cinema' Salon features film director Ashraf Fayek, who will talk about maestro and musician Ali Ismail and his musical genius who reached international fame, and the works he composed to the cinema. Italian Cultural Institute 3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791 Arabic courses registration is open from 1 to 14 July 2025. Registration is open for the face-to-face Egyptian Arabic and classical Arabic courses offered by Ahlan World school ( at the premises of the Italian Cultural Institute. Classes will be held in the evening, starting from 15 July. For information and registration, contact 01129891993 or email [email protected]. For information on advanced levels, contact via WhatsApp the number 01222143876. Intensive Advanced Italian courses (Levels C1 - C2) enrollment is now open for in-person intensive Italian language courses at advanced levels C1 and C2. Enrollment period from 15 to 31 July 2025, course duration: 70 hours over the span of three months Course start date on 2 August 2025, modality: face-to-face for information and enrollment: [email protected] Enrollment deadline is 31 July 2025, hurry up because spots are limited! Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077 Oriental Hall 'Sayyida Zeinab: The Tale of a Mosque and Legendary Sites Around It' the Sheikh Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations organizes an exhibition on the Cairene neighborhood of Sayyida Zainab. The exhibition is accompanied by a series of lectures organized by Hoda El-Saadi (Sheikh Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Department Arab and Islamic Civilizations, AUC), Zeinab Abul-Magd (Oberlin College, U.S.) and Eman Morgan (Rare Books & Special Collections Library, AUC). Mon 14, (in Arabic), 5pm: Opening reception and exhibition tour in the Future Gallery, 6 - 8.30pm: Roundtable discussion at the Oriental Hall introducing Hoda El-Saadi of AUC, Zeinab Abul-Magd of Oberlin College. Distinguished speakers: Associate Professor of History at AUC Pascale Ghazaleh, Founder and Chair of Megawra-Built Environment Collective Maye El-Ibrashy, adjunct Associate Professor at AUC Dalia Wahdan, Professor of Architecture at Cairo University Dalila Elkerdany, independent researcher in the history of modern Egypt Dina Hussein, visiting scholar of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Helsinki Amira Abou-Taleb, and architect Ahmed Mansour. Tues 15, (in Arabic) 4 - 5pm: 'Repatriating Cultural Identity: ISIS, Virgin Mary and Sayyida Zeinab' by Egyptologist and Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Baghdad Monica Hanna. (5.15 - 6.15pm): 'Sayyida in City's Memory -Dhakirat Madina' by Urban planner and researcher at the National Organization for Urban Harmony (NOUH) Amr Abdel-Aal and Haydi Shalabi, Director of the Central Administration for Technical Affairs at the NOUH, (6.30 - 8pm): 'Mapping Cairo, Mapping Sayyida' by Historian of the modern Middle East specializing in Urban history, science and technology studies, and digital history Shehab Ismail. Hill House, Room 102 Wed 16, 5-6pm: 'Popular Religiosity of Ordinary Egyptians in the Sayyida Zeinab Area' a lecture by independent researcher Essam Fawzy. (6.30-7.30pm) 'From the Tram to the Subway, Sayyida Zeinab District in a Hundred Years' lecture by independent researcher Amr Essam, both lectures are organized by Al Maraya Publishing House. * A version of this article appears in print in the 10 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
01-07-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Poet Amr Hassan recites his new collection of poems at El Sawy Culturewheel - Lectures - Al-Ahram Weekly
Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Saliba St, Al-Khalifa District, Tel 02 2514 2581 Thurs 3, 7pm: Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass Salon presents a course for teaching the ancient Egyptian language. Italian Cultural Institute 3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791 Arabic courses registration is open from 1 to 14 July 2025. Registration is open for the face-to-face Egyptian Arabic and classical Arabic courses offered by Ahlan World school ( at the premises of the Italian Cultural Institute. Classes will be held in the evening, starting from 15 July. For information and registration, contact 01129891993 or email [email protected]. For information on advanced levels, contact via WhatsApp the number 01222143876. Intensive Advanced Italian courses (Levels C1 - C2) enrollment is now open for in-person intensive Italian language courses at advanced levels C1 and C2. Enrollment period from 15 to 31 July 2025, course duration: 70 hours over the span of three months Course start date on 2 August 2025, modality: face-to-face for information and enrollment: [email protected] Enrollment deadline: July 31, 2025 Hurry up! Spots are limited! El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Word Hall Fri 4 and Sat 5, 8pm: Poet Amr Hassan recites his new collection of poems, accompanied by music. Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077 Oriental Hall and Hill House Thurs 3 - Sun 6, 9am – 8pm: 'The 20th Colloquium of the Ernst Herzfeld Society for Studies in Islamic Art and Archaeology Conference' held for the first time in Cairo, the colloquium will bring together scholars, historians, researchers and cultural practitioners from all over the world to explore the theme 'Historicism in Islamic Art: Narratives, Materials, and Perspectives'. (The colloquium is free and open to the public). Register here for online participation: * A version of this article appears in print in the 3 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-05-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Don't miss Italian Cultural Institute's 'The Fifth Element: Art' exhibition
American University in Cairo New Cairo Campus, Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, Plaza Level, Tel 02 2615 3318 The Photographic Gallery The 19th edition of the annual exhibition of contemporary photojournalism. This year, the gallery has curated an exhibition dedicated solely to photo stories under the theme of subcommunities (closing 29 May). Arcade 25 Orabi St, off Port Said, Maadi, Tel 010 19222220 'Fractured Norms' exhibition of painting by artist Weaam Elmasry is organized by Arcade gallery at Maison 69, Garden 8, New Cairo (21 May - 2 June). Bibliothek Arkan Plaza, Extension of Sheikh Zayed District, Giza, Tel 010 66860098/010 66500748 'The Light Chaser' exhibition features 20+ visionary artists, including more than 40 artworks between amazing paintings and extraordinary sculptures. From darkness to light, this collective journey unveils artworks born from struggle, awakening, and inner transformation, all in black and white with a whisper of red (closing 29 May). Cordoba 3A, Degla St, off Furat St, Mohandessein, Tel 01111 665868 'Born in a Poem' contemporary portrait group exhibition by 18 artists, curated by Rania Khallaf (14 May- 4 June). Czech Embassy 4 Al Dokki Street, Giza, behind the German School, Tel 02 3333 9700/01 'Treasures of Czechia', an exhibition on Czechia's UNESCO heritage. Czech artist Markéta Zlesáková displays her unique work inspired by Czech folk ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy and ornament. The artworks will remain on display along the Czech Embassy wall (2 April- end of July). Goethe Institute 5 El-Bustan Street, Downtown, Tel 02 2575 9877/ 219/ 01288711134 Takhshena gallery 'L'Égypte, by Fred Boissonnas – A Photographic Portrait' photo exhibition is organized by Switzerland Embassy, with Bibliothèque de Genève and Université de Genève, in the framework of Cairo Photo Week 2025. Curated by Estelle Sohier and Céline Burnand, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary legacy of the late Swiss photographer Fred Boissonnas (1858–1946) and his captivating visual journey through Egypt. Commissioned by King Fouad I, Boissonnas embarked on a photographic mission across the country to produce the monumental book L'Égypte, published in 1932 and launched with an exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society in Cairo. Although the book is no longer available and the photographer's legacy is unknown in Egypt, over 4,000 images from this mission are now preserved at the Bibliothèque de Genève (8- 28 May, daily from 12noon to 10pm). Italian Cultural Institute 3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791 Part of the official launch of SABBART Vol. II — 'The Fifth Element: Art' exhibition, curated by artist and Founder of Art LINX Dina Fahmy El-Rouby, features more than 50 amazing artists along with rising youth talents from the Art and Talent Zone Academy by Mai Abbass. This edition of SABBART Vol. II, supported by the EUNIC Egypt, Italian Cultural Institute, Art Linx and The Vault, dives into the four elements to spark dialogue between art, ecology, and society (5-30 May). Italian/Egyptian Centre for Restoration and Antiquities (CIERA) 31 Al Suyuffeya St, Al Helmeya, Cairo, visitors are welcomed by appointments so contact the manager Mr. Salah Ramadan 0100 8716067 Architectural complex of the Mevlevi Dervish 'Samaa Khana, Restorations and Restorers' permanent exhibition of the activities of the working/formation sites for the restoration and recovery of the monuments. Visitors are welcomed during the opening hours determined by the Ministry of Antiquities. Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art 15 Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 02 2578 4494, open daily from 11am to 8pm except Fridays 'What Remains?' exhibition brings together three artists—Fatma Abu Doma, Farah Elmoatassem, and Egyptian, Armenian, and Greek visual artist Melanie Partamian—whose works emerge from personal geographies and fragmented archives. Moving between memory, identity, and space, the exhibition unfolds across three interconnected spaces: the constant, the transitional, and the reimagined (25 May - 19 June). Al Mashhad 23 b Ismail Mohamed St, off Abu El-Feda, Zamalek, 01211100727 'Mirrors of the Soul' exhibition by paintings by Sami Abou Elazm (closing 29 May). Odyssey 8 Al-Sheikh Al-Marsafi St, Zamalek, Cairo, Tel 012 78907589 'Mar & Terra' painting exhibition by Spanish artist Cristina Massanet (closing 24 May). Picasso 30 Hassan Assem off Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 7544 Hall I "The Universe Within You" exhibition of painting by Dina Fadel is inspired by the spirit of Sufi philosophy, this powerful exhibition explores the deep interconnectedness of all elements of existence and invites you to an inner journey to discover the universe that lies deep within you (10-30 May). Hall II 'Colorful Voices' group show brings together five young artists who explore through their work issues of identity, feelings and everyday life using bold colors and personal expression (10-30 May). Russian Cultural Centre 127 Tahrir St, Dokki Metro Station, Giza, Tel 02 3760 6371 'For the Love of Egypt' exhibition of paintings features works by students of the Moscow Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, affiliated with the Moscow University of Information Technologies and Technology (MIIT) (closing 31 May). Safarkhan 6 Brazil St, Zamalek, Tel 012 70169291 The second edition of the gallery's 'Anthology' series. Anthology 2025 is as usual headlined by some of the gallery's marquee resident talents, as well as some of our familiar guest names and features a pair of new ones that we are thrilled to be unveiling to the art loving community here in Egypt for the very first time. This collection sees an impressive assortment of mediums too, with the inclusion of various artforms spanning; sculpture, photography, fabric appliqué, mosaics, and various forms of painting. This year's anthology gathers new works from established Safarkhan artists: Ibrahim Khatab, Ahmed Saber, Karim Abd Elmalak, Katherine Bakhoum, Neama El Sanhoury, Omar Abdel-Zaher and Tasneem El-Meshad (1 June and running throughout summer). Swailam 14 El-Saleh Ayoub St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 8900/0111232 4002 'Special Space' exhibition by Hend El-Falafly features works that reflect the artist's deep engagement with themes of female strength, presence, and emotion, forming a unique artistic expression (18 May - 3 July). Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) AUC's Tahrir Campus, Downtown, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446 Legacy Gallery 'Portraits of A Golden Age' step into the captivating world of Van-Leo, Cairo's legendary portrait photographer in this exhibition (10 April - 1 June). Teatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt 'The Labyrinth of Your Soul' JDV exhibition by Dina Fahmy El-Rouby (23-24 May). UBUNTU 20 Hassan Sabry St, (entrance from Ibn Zinki St), Zamalek, Tel 0100 2792223 First Floor 'Another Side' a solo exhibition by Amany Fahmy (11- 31 May). Ground Floor 'Under the Egyptian Sun' a solo exhibition by Ihab Shaker (11- 31 May). Yassin art gallery 159, 26th July St, Behind Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek, Tel 01271170035 Trio exhibition of sculpture by artists Gamal Abdel-Nasser, Nada G. Abdel-Nasser and Reem G. Abdel-Nasser (closing 29 May). ALEXANDRIA Bibliotheca Alexandrina Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Archeological Museum A permanent exhibition on the results of the Archaeological Mission of the University of Turin in Nelson Island. * A version of this article appears in print in the 22 May, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Morocco World
15-05-2025
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- Morocco World
From Florence to Fez: World Sacred Music Festival Welcomes Italy as Guest of Honor
Rabat – The upcoming 28th edition of the Fez World Sacred Music Festival may be in Morocco, but it will carry a strong Italian accent. The decision to honor Italy as the guest country came as a natural step for this year's edition, which themed 'Renaissances' or 'Rinascimento.' It is a nod to the country's historical role as the cradle of the Renaissance, and a gesture that brings together two cities, Fez and Florence, with a long-standing connection dating back to 1961. This year, the two countries signed their first cultural twinning agreement under King Hassan II. From the old medina of Fez to the cobblestone streets of Florence, the two cities have always viewed culture as a central force behind their identity. This year's program celebrates joint heritage with a series of artistic exchanges, the most ambitious and exciting being a new collaboration between Fez's festival and the Monteverdi Festival of Cremona, one of Italy's most prestigious baroque music events. The cherry on top of this cultural dialogue will unfurl on the evening of Saturday, May 17, at the historic Bab Makina where Claudio Monteverdi's Vespro della Beata Vergine (The Vespers of the Blessed Virgin) will reverberate through the open-air stage. This masterpiece, composed in 1610, holds an exceptional place in the history of Western music. Bringing this music to life is a symbolic pairing: Antonio Greco, conductor of the Monteverdi Festival Choir and Orchestra, will work together with Mohammed Briouel, leader of the Fez Arabo-Andalusian Orchestra. For Abderrafie Zouitene, President of the Esprit de Fes Foundation, the rekindling between Florence and Fez represents much more than a tribute to the past. 'Fez, founded in the 8th century and home to the world's oldest university, has long stood as a crossroads of knowledge in Africa and the Mediterranean,' he said in a press statement. 'Likewise, Florence helped transmit the ideas of antiquity and gave birth to a renewed vision of humanity through the Renaissance. This festival revives that same spirit of curiosity and cultural dialogue.' The event is also the proud result of steady diplomatic effort. The Italian Embassy in Morocco and the Italian Cultural Institute of Rabat have played an instrumental role in building bridges between the two countries. 'Italy and Morocco share a deep love of art, seen as one of the highest forms of the sacred,' said Italy's Ambassador to Morocco, Armando Barocco. Carmela Callea, director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat, described the upcoming concert as 'an invitation to travel, from Cremona, Monteverdi's birthplace and the heart of Italian musical tradition, to Fez, a city where civilizations have long met and mingled.' The festival will also welcome a younger generation of musicians. On Wednesday, May 21, in the gardens of Jnan Sbil, the ensemble Zenaida will offer another window into Renaissance music. Composed of international students from the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, the group manipulates French-Flemish traditions through a new polyphonic lens inspired by Gregorian chant. Their appearance comes through a partnership with the Swiss Embassy in Morocco, further noting the festival's role as a platform for cultural diplomacy.
Maroc
14-05-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Rabat Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Morocco-Italy Cooperation in Heritage Preservation
The archaeological site of Chellah in Rabat hosted an official celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Moroccan-Italian cooperation in preserving and promoting the Morocco's heritage (2015-2025). The event highlighted the outcomes of projects completed under this successful bilateral cooperation, with senior officials from both Morocco and Italy in attendance. This cooperation, part of the Debt-for-Development Swap Agreement, was signed by the governments of the two countries in 2013. It includes archaeological sites such as Chellah, Volubilis in Meknes, and Lixus in Larache, with a budget of €3 million. In a speech, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, stated that Morocco and Italy share exceptional ties, emphasizing that the two countries, centers of artistic innovation and creativity, have chosen culture as the cornerstone of their history for centuries. He further emphasized that under the leadership of His Majesty the King, Morocco has made the preservation and promotion of heritage a central priority in its public policies. For his part, the Italian Ambassador to Morocco, Armando Barocco, said that the two countries share a rich history in the Mediterranean basin, highlighting the deep-rooted cultural relations between them. The diplomat noted that the Moroccan community in Italy, which is the largest community in the peninsula outside of those from Europe, is an example of integration and success, and a source of pride for both Italy and Morocco. This celebration, organized in partnership with the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute, featured an opera recital consisting of arias by Rossini, Mozart, and Verdi, to the applause of the audience. MAP: 13 mai 2025
