American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
Alwaleed Hall - Room P071
Wed 8 May, 12.45 – 3.45pm: Discover the secrets behind the success of today's unicorns at "The Nine Business Models That Created Contemporary Unicorns" lecture series. Through in-depth analyses, case studies, and expert insights, attendees will explore the innovative business models that have propelled startups to unicorn status. From subscription-based models to marketplace platforms, this event offers a comprehensive overview of the strategies driving unicorn growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or industry enthusiast, join us to uncover the blueprints for building the next billion-dollar company.
Mohamed Shafik Gabr Lecture Hall, Conference and Visitors Centre
Sun 12 May, 1-2pm: "Why Does Terrorist Threat Enhance the Appeal of Conservatism? New Insights into the Role of Emotion and Boundary Conditions for Ideological Shifts" lecture will feature
Fade Eadeh, Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology at Seattle University, who will discuss how anger drives attitude change and the appeal of conservatism in response to terrorist threats.
The Sullivan Lounge
Mon 13 May, 1-2pm: Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology at Seattle University Fade Eadeh gives an interesting talk on how threatening events can impact political beliefs and behaviors. The discussion will focus on topics such as terrorism, COVID-19, and environmental threats. During the talk, Dr. Eadeh will provide an overview of the major theories on threat and political behaviors to determine which theory is best equipped to explain how threatening events can shape people's political preferences and behaviors.
Heliopolis Library
42 Al-Oroba St, off Beirut St, Misr Al-Gedida, Tel 011 42464426
Fri 26, 5pm: An evening of poetry features renowned poet Zein Elaabideen Fouad.
Italian Cultural Institute
3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791
Mon 29, 6pm: A presentation of Amedeo Gillet's book La mia tela yemenita (My Yemeni Canvas). Professor Alfredo Gilet, the book's editor, will discuss the book with a group of distinguished figures from the academic and diplomatic world, who will present a profile of Amedeo Gillet from a military and historical-diplomatic point of view. The book is edited by Rosangela Baroni and Alfredo Gillet, and published by ISMEO Institute with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The author, Amedeo Gillet, a former Royal Army officer and Italian Ambassador to the Middle East, Africa and Asia, examines the important role played by Italian diplomacy in the Middle East during the Cold War.
The book presentation will be followed by a screening of a documentary film about Gillet's life, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience. Languages: Italian and Arabic (simultaneous translation).
* A version of this article appears in print in the 25 April, 2024 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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