Amir Taz Palace
27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 2514 2581
Wed 15, 6.30pm: Salon of Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage.
American University in Cairo
New Cairo Campus
History Department Conference Room 2144
Wed 15, 1pm – 2pm: “History Hash Outs: Sacred Capital—the Modernization of Islamic Endowments in Egypt, 1851-1914” When thinking of Islamic endowments, or awqaf, in the modern period, scholars often conjure up an image of ruined historical buildings or eyesores unsuited to progress and development. This applies to the many madrasas, Sufi shrines and Islamic institutions that were historically supported by awqaf. This talk discusses how the state transformed awqaf into a network of financial corporations, with important implications on the status of communities dependent on these institutions.
Classroom CP59 - Alwaleed Hall
Wed 15, 5pm – 6.30pm: “IGWS Public Lecture—Women in Politics: From Hatshepsut to Sanae Takaish” What do you know about women in Politics? When we say 'politician,' which gender immediately pops in your head? Why? Are women leaders necessarily feminists? Do you think they have different political impacts? How many prominent women politicians or leaders do you know? To answer these questions and more, join Alaa Elhadidi, former Egyptian diplomat and former ambassador to Turkey, Russia and Romania and is currently a professor of practice of international relations at AUC's School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, as he delves into the political world through a gendered lens.
Italian Cultural Institute
3 El-Sheikh El Marsafy St, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 5423/2735 8791
Registration is open from 1 to 14 April 2026 for the face-to-face Egyptian Arabic and Classical Arabic courses offered by Ahlan World School (www.ahlan-world.org), at the premises of the Italian Cultural Institute. Classes will be held in the evening, starting from 15 April 2026. For information and registration, contact 01129891993 or email [email protected] For information on advanced levels, please contact via WhatsApp the number 01222143876.
Registration is now open for general Italian language courses (in-person/online). Duration: 40 hours | Period: (20 May – 9 July 2026) In-person: Zamalek & Downtown | Online: via Zoom | Teachers: native or bilingual Schedule: 3 days per week (set by the Institute) Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday/Saturday Time slots: 17:00–19:00 or 19:00–21:00 Fees: Course: 2700 EGP | Course + placement test: 3000 EGP Placement test: May 6 or 7, 2026 (Not required for beginners or current students) (Fees do not include books and study materials) Registration: 15- 29 April 2026 | Email registration is not accepted Payment is required before registration (non-refundable) — Upload payment receipt and ID copy In-person registration: through this link Online registration: through this link Payment methods in this link | Terms and conditions in this link For more information: [email protected]
Registration period for accelerated Italian Course for Children is from 11–25 April 2026 — May-June 2026 Session with Daria Mizza In-person Intensive Italian for children (Ages 8–12) | Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo (Zamalek) Every Saturday, 11am – 1:30pm May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 | 6 lessons | 2.5 hours each | 15 hours total Format: Small groups, maximum interaction Your child already knows a little Italian — now let’s make it real! Build confidence, fluency, and a love for Italian in just 6 engaging sessions. Placement test online Monday 27 April, or TBD with the teacher. To ensure homogeneous groups, possible assignment to a later session. For further information and registration, write to: [email protected]
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC’s Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Hill House, AUC Tahrir Square - Room 102
Tues 14, 6pm – 7.30pm: “Naqlun: Life on the Fringes of Society and the Ecosystem” join a talk featuring Robert Mahler, researcher at the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, Poland, for a deep dive into the evolution of the Naqlun monastery.
The Naqlun monastery, ancient Nekloni, was established in the fifth or sixth century CE. Approximately 90 hermitages were scattered throughout the Naqlun mountains, with the central buildings of this semi-anachoretic community located at the foot of these mountains.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 9 April, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
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