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MACIC, 20 December, 2009
 A Caricature Exhibition at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India, Cairo is organising an exhibition of caricatures by Egyptian artists Mohsen Abul Azm and Adham Lutfi on Sunday, the 20 December, 2009 at its premises at 23, Talaat Harb Street, Down Town Cairo.
The exhibition inaugurated at 7 p.m. on 20 December by H.E Mr Hossam Nassar, the First Under Secretary of State for Foreign Cultural Relations Sector, Egyptian Ministry of Culture and H.E Mr R Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt.
Embassy, 18 December, 2009
Christmas Celebration
The Indian Community Association in Egypt (ICAE) organized Christmas Celebration at the Chancery premises on 18 December 2009
Egypt, 12-17 December, 2009
Visit of Indian Business Delegation (CAPEXIL) to Egypt
A trade delegation comprising business persons from Chemical and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) has visited Egypt from December 12-17, 2009 to explore avenues for increase in trade between India and Egypt
MACIC, 13 December, 2009
Distribution of Certificate of completion of Hindi & Urdu Courses for 90 Egyptian Students
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), the Cultural Wing of the Indian Embassy in Cairo organized a certificate distribution ceremony for Hindi and Urdu students on 13 December 2009. Certificates were distributed by H. E. Ambassador R. Swaminathan to
90 students who successfully completed Urdu and Hindi courses and Diploma of Proficiency in Hindi held by the centre from November 2008 to October 2009
Nile University , Smart Village, Giza, November 20, 2009
Yoga for Self Development
One day Yoga Workshop on "Yoga for Self Development” was organized by MACIC at Nile University , Smart Village, Giza on 22 November 2009
Embassy, Cairo, 20 November 2009
Painting Competition
A Painting Competition has been hosted at the Embassy for the Children from the Indian Community on the occasion of National Integration Week on 20 November,2009
India House, Cairo, November 19, 2009
A Reception at India House on the occasion of India being the Guest of Honour at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival
In connection with the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), in which India is the Guest of Honour, H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan Ambassador of India to Egypt has hosted a reception at India House for Indian & Egyptian movie stars
Cairo, 18 -19 November 2009
Visit of Chief Minister of Punjab to Cairo
During his visit to Cairo, H. E. Mr. Prakash Singh Badal had a meeting with Prof. Dr. Mohammed El Garhi Vice President of Agriculture Research Centre on 19 November 2009
New Delhi, 16 - 17 November 2009
Visit of Minister of Electricity and Energy of Egypt, H. E. Mr. Hassan Younes to India
In connection with the visit of Minister of Electricity and Energy of Egypt, H. E. Mr. Hassan Younes met the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, H. E. Dr. Farooq Abdullah & Minister of State of Power, H. E. Mr. Bharatsinh Solanki in New Delhi on November 16 & 17, 2009.
India House, Cairo, November 12, 2009
A Reception at India House on the occasion of India being the Guest of Honour at the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival
In connection with the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), in which India is the Guest of Honour, H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan Ambassador of India to Egypt has hosted a reception at India House for Indian & Egyptian movie stars
Cairo, November 10-15, 2009
Visit of Kathak Dance Troupe ‘Anart Dance Ensemble’
In connection with the 33rd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), in which India is the Guest of Honour, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Embassy of India, Cairo in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture organised the visit to Egypt of an outstanding Indian classical dance troupe from Ahmedabad (capital of the western Indian state of Gujarat) called Anart Dance Ensemble. The troupe has performed in Egypt from 10-15 November, 2009. The visit was sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Cairo, October 28-30, 2009
Visit of the Delegation from Confederation of Indian Industries to Cairo
Delegation from Confederation of Indian Industries with Minister of Investment H. E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin on 28 October 2009
Cairo, October 28-30, 2009
H. E. Mr. Anand Sharma, Minister for Commerce and Industry visits Egypt
H. E. Mr. Anand Sharma, Minister for Commerce and Industry with Prime Minister H. E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif on 29 October 2009
India House, Cairo, October 12, 2009
Celebration of Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation's Day
ITEC day function hosted Ambassador of India to Egypt, H. E. Mr. R. Swaminathan, attended by Minister of Administrative Development Minister Dr.Ahmed Darwish
Legue of the Arab States, Cairo, October 04, 2009
Celebration of the 3rd International Day of Non-Violence
On the occasion of the 3rd International Day of Non-Violence, the Embassy of India, Cairo and the League of Arab States organized a panel discussion on Sunday, 4 October 2009 on “The Relevance of Gandhi’s Philosophy and Ideas in Today’s World” and a photo exhibition titled “Gandhi: His Life and His Message” at the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, Tahrir Square, Cairo.
His Excellency Mr. Amre Moussa, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, was the Key Note Speaker for the panel discussion. H. E. Mr. Ahmed Maher, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Abdel Moneim Said Aly, Chief of Board of Directors, Al Ahram Institution; and Mr. Mounier Fakhry Abdul Nour, Secretary General, Al Wafd party were other eminent panelists. The discussion started at 1030 hrs and has moderated by H. E. Dr. Ali El Din Hilal, President, Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA). The photo exhibition had jointly inaugurated by H. E. Amre Moussa and H. E. R. Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt
MACIC, Cairo, September 14, 2009
An Iftar Party at MACIC
Ambassador & Mrs. Swaminathan hosted an Iftar Party at MACIC on 14 September 2009
India House, Cairo, September 12, 2009
An Iftar Party at India House
Ambassador & Mrs. Swaminathan hosted an Iftar Party ‘India House’ on 12 September 2009. His Eminence Sheikh Ali Gomaa, the Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt was the Chief Guest. The Iftar party was attended by a number of senior Egyptian officials, Ambassadors, leading Egyptian and Indian businessmen and several members of the media
Damanhour, September 9, 2009
Indian Folk Music and Dance performance at Damanhour
Ambassador Swaminathan with Maj. Gen. Mohamed Sayed Shaarawi, Governor of Beheira, during Indian Folk Music and Dance performance at Damanhour
Opera House, September 7, 2009
Indian Folk Dance and Music at Cairo Opera House
For the first time in the Holy month of Ramadan, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) has organised, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of ARE, the Cairo Opera House and the Mubarak Public Library, Damanhour, an evening of Indian folk dance and music performed by folk troupes from the Indian states of Chattisgarh and Rajasthan at Cairo, Damanhour and Alexandria. The performances took place at the Cairo Opera House on 7 September 2009, at the Mubarak Public Library, Damanhour on 9 September, 2009 and at the Sayed Darwish Theatre, Alexandria on 11 September, 2009
Alexandria, August 15-20, 2009
Photo exhibition: "Gandhi: His Life and His Message" at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The exhibition wThe exhibition was jointly inaugurated on 15 August 2009 by H.E Mr. R.
Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt and Ambassador Hagar Islambouly, Head
of the External Relations Sector of the Bibliotheca. A large number of persons
including members of the Indian community in Alexandria were present during the
function. Ambassador Swaminathan also gifted two copies of the Holy Koran in two
Indian languages i.e Hindi and Urdu for display in the permanent exhibition of
the Bibliotheca on the Holy Koran
Alexandria, August 19, 2009
Visit to Acrylic Fiber plant of Aditya Birla Group "Alexandria Fiber Company"
The Deputy Governor of Alexandria Major General Saffa El Din Mustafa during his visit to acrylic fiber plant of Aditya Birla Group "Alexandria Fiber Company". Ambassador Swaminathan and Mr. R. N. Agarwal are also seen
Alexandria, August 19, 2009
A workshop on Yoga at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
A workshop on Yoga at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
India House, Cairo, August 15, 2009nce Day of India 2009
On 15 August, Independence Day was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in Cairo. Following the unfurling of the National tricolour by the Ambassador, Shri R. Swaminathan at India House (‘Bharat Bhawan’), the National Anthem was sung. The Ambassador read out the President's address to the nation. Texts of the Address in Hindi and English were distributed. Around 200 members of the Indian community, members of the Mission with their families and some Egyptian nationals attended the function
Ismailia, August 10, 2009
Ambassador Swaminathan meeting with the Chairman of Suez Canal Authroty Mr.Ahmed Adel Fadel
Ambassador Swaminathan meeting with the Chairman of Suez Canal Authroty Mr.Ahmed Adel Fadel
Cairo, August 09, 2009
Independence
Day Press Briefing
On the eve of 63rd Independence Day of India, on 9 August the media were invited
to the Embassy for an exclusive briefing by the Ambassador. Press briefing was
attended by both major print and audio-visual media
Cairo, July 30, 2009
Inauguration
of the E- learning Centre at Alexandria University as part of the Pan African
E-Network Project
The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Tarek Kamel, Minister of
Communication and Information Technology, H.E. Dr. Hani Helal, Minister of
Higher Education and Scientific Research, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Minister of
State for Administrative Development, H.E. Ambassador of India to Egypt Mr. R.
Swaminathan and the President of Alexandria University Prof. Hassan Al Nadeer
Cairo, July 28, 2009
Ambassador
Swaminathan meeting the Prime Minister of Egypt H. E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif
Ambassador Swaminathan meeting the Prime Minister of Egypt H. E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif
Cairo, July 25, 2009
EIFA
and ICAE at Children Cancer Hospital 57357
Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA) and Indian Community Association in
Egypt (ICAE), in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Cairo, organized a
visit to Children Cancer Hospital 57357. Ambassador R. Swaminathan, Prof. Ahmed
Qadi, Secretary General of EIFA, President of ICAE Mr. Zaheer Shah and members
of both EIFA and ICAE took part in the visit.
Cairo, July (19-22), 2009
Indian
Warships on an Extended Goodwill Visit to Alexandria Port.
Sharm El Sheikh, July 16, 2009
The
Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and Smt. Gursharan Kaur with the officials of
Embassy of India,Cairo (Maritime Jolie Ville Golf Resort).
Sharm El Sheikh, July 16, 2009
The
Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh meeting the President of Egypt, Mr. Hosni
Mubarak on the sideline of the 15th NAM Summit, at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
MACIC, 29 June 2009
A
lecture titled “Lessons learnt from the successful developmental experience of
India” by Prof. Ali El Din Hilal
Cairo, 28 June, 2009
H.E.Dr.Farooq
Abdullah with His Eminence Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar
Cairo, 15 June, 2009
Meeting
with Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs at Diplomatic Club
Cairo, 18 June, 2009
A
photo exhibition entitled "ART OF THE KATHAKALI & THE RITUALS OF THEYYAM" at the
Cairo Opera House-Music Gallery
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Cairo, 15 June, 2009
Meeting
with Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs at Diplomatic Club
Cairo, 31 May, 2009
His
Excellency Mr Farouk Hosny, Minister of Culture, ARE inaugurated an exhibition
of paintings entitled "A Journey to India" by Artist Mohamed Abla on 31 May 2009
at the MACIC premises.
Cairo, 15 June, 2009
Meeting
with Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs at Diplomatic Club
Cairo, 25 May, 2009
A
lecture titled “Indian Music: Hobby and Art”at the Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture (MACIC)
Cairo, 27 April, 2009
A
lecture titled “Indo-Egyptian Sufism: A Comparison” at MACIC
The Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture (MACIC), in cooperation with
Egypt-India Friendship Association, organized a lecture titled “Indo-Egyptian
Sufism: a Comparison” by Prof. Ahmad Qadi, Professor, Urdu Dept., Al
Azhar University at 6 pm on Monday, April 27, 2009, at the Centre’s premises at
23, Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo.
Prof. Qadi is a professor of Indian studies at Al Azhar University. An alumnus
of Delhi University, he earned his M.A., M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in
literature from there. He has translated several Indian literary works of repute
into Arabic and has frequently presented programmes on Indian society and
culture on Egyptian mass media. He has participated and presented papers in a
number of international and national conferences and seminars.
Sufism flourished both in India and Egypt at the same time in the 12th century
and played a major role in bringing about reform in various aspects of life
there notably the social and cultural spheres.
Despite being influenced by the unique socio-cultural traditions of individual
nations where it exists, Sufism everywhere has, nevertheless, one thing in
common – love for God and love for all humanity. This is perhaps the greatest
reason for its universal appeal: its stress on universal brotherhood away from
fanaticism and narrow parochial interpretation of religion.
Cairo, 18-27 March, 2009
Indian
Participation in Cairo international fair, 2009
Cairo, 16-17 March, 2009
Exhibition
of Indian cosmetics, toiletries, dyes and chemicals “COSMEXPO 2009”
Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals
& Cosmetics Export Promotion Council [CHEMEXCIL]
organized an exhibition of Indian cosmetics, toiletries, dyes and chemicals -
“COSMEXPO 2009”
at Ramses Ballroom, Ramses Hilton Hotel, Cairo, on March 16th & 17th,
2009. CHEMEXCIL is the premier export promotion council of the Ministry of
Commerce, Government of India. More than forty prominent Indian manufacturers
and exporters of cosmetics & toiletries are participating in this exhibition.
The Indian cosmetic industry blends the traditional and the modern and matches
international standards in terms of quality, price and range. India’s
traditional toiletries items like perfumes and ethers, perfumed hair oil, talcum
powder and herbal cosmetics and toiletries are well known.
The CHEMEXCIL delegation includes Ms. Shahnaz Husain, the internationally
recognised authority on Herbal Cosmetics.
Cairo, 03 March, 2009
“Glimpses
of India” painting competition Prize Distribution Ceremony
MACIC, Embassy of
India organized the annual "Glimpses of India" painting competition for school
children from 14 to 24 December, 2008. About 2400 children from 255 schools of
Cairo and Giza participated in the competition.
At a function scheduled at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, 3 March 2009 at the Al-Salam
Theatre [101, Kasrel Eini Street, Garden City, Cairo], the famous Egyptian
actress, Mrs. Ola Ghanim will be the Chief Guest and will present prizes to 61
children, who were adjudged winners in the three categories of the competition.
Cairo, 25-26 February, 2009
Visit
of EEPC Delegation to Egypt
A multi product trade delegation comprising 26 business persons and companies
from the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India [EEPC INDIA] visited
Egypt on
February 25 and 26, 2009,
to explore avenues for increase in trade and commerce between India and Egypt
Cairo, 15-26 February, 2009
A
photo exhibition entitled “Between India & Egypt”at the Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) is organizing a photo
exhibition titled “Between India & Egypt” by MR. Ashraf Talaat,
from 15-26 February 2009 at the premises of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo.
Mr. Ashraf Talaat is a graduate of Ain Sham University, Bsc Agriculture.
However, he preferred to work in photography and now he has more than 18 years
of experience in photojournalism and advertising photography. He also worked in
several publications, including Egypt Today, Business, Carnival…etc. His
photographs were published by several press publications in Egypt, USA, Austria
and England. He was a jury member in more than 30 photography contests. He
participated in more than 50 photo exhibitions all over the world and he won
several medals in international contests. He is a member of several
international photographic associations and organizations. Mr. Talaat visited
India, where he had taken a unique collection of photos, some of which will be
on display in the exhibitio
Police Officers Club, Gezira, Cairo, 26 January, 2009
Evening
Reception on the Occasion of 60th
Republic Day of India
On the occasion of the
60th Republic Day of India,
a reception has been held at Police Officers Club at Al Gezira, Cairo, on
Monday, 26 January 2009
India House, Cairo, 26 January, 2009
Flag-Hoisting
ceremony in Cairo on the occasion of 60th Republic Day of India
On
the occasion of the
60th Republic Day of India,
the Flag Hoisting Ceremony has been held at 8:00 am at India House, 19, Mohamed
Mazhar Street, Zamalek, on
Monday, 26 January 2008. The Indian tricolour has been hoisted by Mr.
Rahul K., Charge d'Affairs.
Cairo, 18-29 January, 2009
A
photo exhibition entitled "Colors of India" at the Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture
The Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture (MACIC) has organized a photo exhibition titled “Colors
of India” by
Ms. Laila El Sadr,
from 18-29 January 2009 at the premises of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo.
Ms. Laila El Sadr is a graduate
of the American University in Cairo. She has mainly worked in the publishing
world, as an editor and sub editor in several newspapers and magazines. She took
an interest in photography as another artistic medium and did some photography
courses. As an avid traveler, Laila went to India almost a year ago and during
her two weeks’ stay, she managed to visit numerous parts of India, including New
Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur. She took more than 2,000 pictures on this
trip and would like to share with the Egyptian public some of her favorite
photos to show the colourful richness and beauty of Indian people, dress,
architecture and nature besides their traditions and way of life.
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