Cairo, MACIC, 18 December, 2011

International Students Day at Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)

Cairo, MACIC, 05 December, 2011

Distribution of Certificates to Hindi & Urdu Language Students

Cairo, 01 December, 2011

Ambassdor R. Swaminathan meets H. E. Dr. Abdel Qawi Khalifa, Governor of Cairo

Cairo, 21 November, 2011

Ambassdor R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Petroleum & Metallurgical Wealth H.E. Eng. Abdalla Abdel Monim Ghorab

Cairo, Gomhouria Theatre, 31 October, 2011

Mustafa Hussein Distributes Prizes to Winners of the “Glimpses of India” Painting Competition

The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India, Cairo, organised the Prize distribution ceremony for the 17th annual “Glimpses of India” painting competition at the Gomhouria Theatre on October 31, 2011. Noted Egyptian cartoonist and painter Mustafa Hussein and Ambassador of India to Egypt R. Swaminathan distributed prizes and certificates to the 80 winners of the competition. This year, around 2200 children in the age groups 6-12 years (Primary), 13-15 years (Preparatory) and 16-18 years (Secondary) including children with special needs from 245 government, private and national institute schools in Cairo and Giza governorates participated in the competition which was held from October 9-19, 2011 at the Orman Botanic Garden.

Cairo, 30 October, 2011

Ambassdor R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Higher Education and MOS for Scientific Research H.E. Dr. Moataz Khurshid

Cairo, 26 October, 2011

Ambassdor R. Swaminathan meets the Chief of the High Elections Commission Mr. Abdel-Moez Ibrahim

Alexandria, 25 October, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Governor of Alexandria H.E. Dr. Osama Mohamed Ahmed Al Fouli

Cairo, Opera House, 23 October, 2011

Unveiling of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 5th International Day of Non-Violence

To mark the 5th International Day of Non-Violence, H.E the Egyptian Minister of Culture Dr Emad Abou Ghazi along with H.E the Ambassador of India R. Swaminathan jointly unveiled the bronze bust of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation and apostle of non-violence, at the Supreme Council for Culture, Cairo on 23 October, 2011. A large number of dignitaries including the former Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Yehia Gamal were present.

Cairo, 20 October, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Culture H.E. Dr. Emad Abu Ghazi

Cairo, Ramses Hilton Hotel, 13 October, 2011

Indian Cotton Textiles Delegation visits Egypt to explore Business Opportunities

A 15-member delegation from the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council of India, popularly known as, TEXPROCIL visited Egypt from 12th & 13th October, 2011 to explore avenues for increasing commercial exchanges between India and Egypt including investment opportunities. The delegation held a Buyer Seller Meet at on 13th October, 2011 with Egyptian businessmen.

Cairo, MACIC, 03 October, 2011

Maulana Azad Centre for India Culture organises lecture on Rabindranath Tagore

As part of the on-going celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Embassy of India, Cairo organised a lecture on different aspects of Rabindranath Tagore by two Indian experts on Tagore, Prof. Hossainur Rahman and Prof Anisur Rahman on 3rd October, 2011 at its premises. The renowned Egyptian novelist Mr Gamal El-Ghitani moderated the lecture. The Indian Ambassador to Egypt H.E Mr R. Swaminathan graced the occasion.

Cairo, Semiramis Hotel, 29 September, 2011

Indian Businessmen in Egypt meet the Minister for Industry and Foreign Trade

Embassy of India in Cairo facilated a meeting of Indian Businessmen with the Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade to discuss issues of mutually beneficial business interests.

Cairo, Opera House, 28 September, 2011

Seminar on ‘Tagore and Shawky’ at the Supreme Council for Culture

As part of the on-going celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Embassy of India, Cairo in cooperation with the Foreign Cultural Relations Sector of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture at the Supreme Council for Culture, Opera House Complex organised a seminar on “Comparison of the Poetry of Tagore and Shawky” on the 28th September, 2011. Two leading Indian experts on Tagore – Prof Hossainur Rahman, a cultural historian from Kolkata and Prof Anisur Rahman, a Professor of Literature from the Jamia Millia University, New Delhi participated in the seminar. From the Egyptian side, well known poets Dr Hassan Teleb, Mr Helmi Salem, Mr Farouk Shousha, Mr Mohamed Ibrahim Abou Senna and Dr Mohamed Abdelmottaleb spoke. The seminar was moderated by Mr. Ahmed Abdel Moaty Hegazy, Director of the Beit Al Shar (House of Poetry) and himself a renowned poet. Leading poets, literary critics, writers and academics attended the seminar.

Cairo, MACIC, 26 September, 2011

Lecture on “Importance of Water in the Egyptian, Austrian and Indian Cultures”at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture

The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) organised a lecture on “The Beauty and Importance of Water in the Egyptian, Austrian and Indian Cultures”on 26 September at its premises . The keynote speaker was renowned Egyptologist Prof Abdelhalim Nureldin, Dean, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University who spoke on the role of water in Egyptian culture. Austrian photographer Ms Cornelia Kaufmann spoke on water conservation techniques in Austria and Director of MACIC Suchitra Durai spoke on the importance of rivers in traditional Indian culture. The event was graced by the Ambassador of India, H.E. Mr R Swaminathan.

Cairo, MACIC, 25 September, 2011

Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture Organises the Neel-Ganga Exhibition

The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) organised an exhibition of photographs entitled "Neel Ganga: Glimpses of Two Great Rivers” by renowned Austrian photographer, Cornelia Kaufmann. The 41 photographs of the rivers Nile and Ganges, which are on display at the exhibition, were taken by Ms Kaufmann during her extensive travels in India from 1997 to 2004 and in Egypt from 2006 onwards. The exhibition will be open until 5 October from 10 AM to 6 PM except Fridays and Saturdays. H.E Mr Hossam Nassar, First Under Secretary of State for Foreign Cultural Relations, ARE, Austrian Ambassador to Egypt H.E Dr Thomas Nader and Ambassador of India to Egypt Mr R. Swaminathan jointly inaugurated the exhibition.

Port Said, 17 September, 2011

A Group of Egyptian Journalists visit TCI Sanmar Factory in Port Said

A group of Egyptian Journalists were given a presentation and plant tour of the biggest Indian investment in Egypt - TCI Sanmar in Port Said - which produces Caustic Soda and PVC. With an investment of US$ 1.3 billion, the Indian company will soon commence producing 400,000 tons per year of PVC which will not only substitute Egyptian import and save foreign exchange but will also make Egypt an exporter of PVC. The company presently employs 600 Egyptian employees and these numbers are expected to increase to 1,000 soon.

Cairo, Chancery, 15 September, 2011

The Celebration of Hindi Divas

Hindi Divas was celebrated at the Chancery Lawns on 15 September, 2011. The celebrations included a debate competition, a quiz competition for children and Antakshari and evoked enthusiastic participation from members of the Embassy. Ambassador R. Swaminathan handed over prizes to the winners of the competitions.

Egypt, 10-11 September, 2011

CAPEXIL Delegation visits Cairo and Alexandria

Indian Businessmen meet their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo and Alexandria, 10-11 September 2011. As part of their visit to Egypt, a delegation sponsored by Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council of India met the Businessmen in Alexandria on 10th September and in Cairo on 11th September 2011 and discussed possibilities of mutually beneficial business proposals

Cairo, India House, 05 September, 2011

ITEC Day Celebrations in Cairo

ITEC day was celebrated at India House in Cairo on 5th September, 2011 with the presence of H.E. Mr. Osama Haikal, Hon’ble Minister of Information and H.E. Dr. Hesham Kandil, Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation apart from senior officials of Egyptiaan Ministries and Departments as well as a large number of ITEC alumni. Following the speeches by dignitaries, two ITEC alumuni also shared their experiences during their training in India. About 300 Egyptian nationals have so far been been trained in various courses organized under the ITEC scheme in India and in 2011, more than 100 Egyptians are expected to benefit from the scheme.

Suez, 05 September, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Governor of Suez Major General Mohamed Abel Mouniem Hashim

Cairo, Chancery, 05 September, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Governor of New Valley [El Wadi El Gadid] Major General Tarek El Mahdi

Cairo, MACIC, 24 August, 2011

An Iftar Banquet at MACIC

Cairo, India House, 15 August, 2011

Independence Day Celebration

Cairo, India House, 11 August, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan hosts Iftar

Cairo, 10 August, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Information, H.E. Mr. Osama Heikal

H.E. Mr. Osama Heikal, Minister of Information, and Ambassador Swaminathan discussed bilateral cooperation including possibilities of shooting Indian films in Egypt to promote tourism.

Cairo, 10 August, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, H.E. Mr. Salah Youssef Farag

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, H.E. Mr. Salah Youssef Farag and Ambassador R. Swaminathan discussed matters of bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture. During the current year, 11 Egyptian candidates have already been selected for short-term training apart from four candidates who will be doing Masters and PhD courses.

Cairo, 09 August, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Wakf and Endowment, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdel Fadil El Kossy

Minister of Wakf and Endowment, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdel Fadil El Kossy and Ambassador Swaminathan discussed cooperation in the field of education and religious institutions in their meeting.

Cairo, 09 August, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Communications & IT of Egypt H.E. Eng. Mohammad Abdel Kader Mohammad Salem

In their meeting, decided to expedite the process of establishment of the Regional University Centre and the Regional Centre for Super Specialty Hospital at Alexandria University as the regional centres for North Africa for e-learning and tele-medicine under the Pan-Africa e-network established by the Government of India as a gift to Africa at an estimated cost of around US$ 120 million. The bilateral e-learning and tele-medicine networks have been operational since 2009. 45 students from Alexandria University are taking full-time Master of Science (IT) course from the Madras University in India. 15 students are attending full-time MBA courses from the Indira Gandhi National Open University. 45 more students will be joining the MBA course at the Amity University in Delhi in September 2011. Also discussed was the SEACom/Tata submarine cable system connecting Asia and Europe.

Cairo, 02 August, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade H.E. Dr. Eng. Mahmoud Abdel Rahman El Sayed Eisa

Cairo, 02 August, 2011

Ambassador Mr. R. Swaminathan meets the Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister, H. E. Mr. Mohamed kamel Amr

Cairo, 31 July, 2011

Ambassador Mr. R. Swaminathan meets the Grand Mufti of Egypt, His Eminence Dr. Ali Gomaa

Ismailia, 30 July, 2011

Visit of Egyptian Journalists to Velocity Apparels, an Indian Garments Company in Ismailia

Port Said, 28 July, 2011

Ambassador Mr. R. Swaminathan meets H.E. Governor of Port Said Major General Ahmed Abdallah

Cairo, 11 July, 2011

The Indian businessmen in Egypt meet the Ministry of Manpower

Cairo, Opera House, 05 July, 2011

150th birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore - Tagore Exhibition at El Bab Gallery, 5-17 July, 2011

Cairo, 05 July, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets Egyptian Agriculture Minister Dr. Aymen Abu Hadid

Cairo, 28 June, 2011

Ambassador's briefing to African Ambassadors on 28th June, 2011 - 2nd Africa-India Forum Summit in Addis Ababa

Ain Sokhna, 23 June, 2011

Laying the foundation stone for the Egyptian India Polyester Company at Ain Sokhna

Laying the foundation stone for the Egyptian India Polyester Company at Ain Sukhna by H.E. Eng Mohamed Abdullah Ghourab, Minister for Petroleum , H.E. Major General Mohamed Abdel Moniem Hashim, Governor of Suez and H.E. R. Swaminathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt

Cairo, 16 June, 2011

Chairman of General Authority for Investments & Free Zones (GAFI), held a meeting with the Indian Businessmen in Egypt

At the initiative of the Embassy of India in Cairo, the Chairman of General Authority for Investments and Free Zones (GAFI), H.E. Mr. Osama Saleh, held a meeting with the Indian businessmen in Egypt in order to clarify issues / concerns that they had following the recent developments in the country

Cairo, 13 June, 2011

Ambassador Mr. R. Swaminathan meets H.E. Eng. Hussein Al Atfi, Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation of ARE

Ambassador of India, Mr. R. Swaminathan meets H.E. Eng. Hussein Al Atfi, Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation of ARE, to discuss matters of bilateral cooperation in the field of water management and irrigation.

New Delhi, 30 May, 2011

The Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Nabil El Arabi with Indian External Affairs Minister Mr. S.M Krishna

Cairo, Opera House, 28 May, 2011

150th Birth anniversary celebrations of Rabindranath Tagore - Cultural Programme at Creativity Centre

New Delhi, 28 May, 2011

The Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Nabil El Arabi meets the Indian Vice President Mohamed Hamid Ansari

Cairo, 26 May, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets Minister of Education Dr. Ahmed Gamal El Din Moussa

Addis Ababa, 25 May, 2011

Minister for International Cooperation and Planning, Fayza Aboul Naga at the Indo African Forum Summit-II

Ismailia, 23 May, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets the Governor of Ismailia, Major General Ahmed Hussein

Cairo, 16 May, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan delivers a lecture on Indo-Africa relations at the African Journalists Union

Cairo, 01 - 04 May, 2011

Visit of Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways to Egypt

Cairo, 19 - 22 April, 2011

Visit of Chief Election Commissioner of India to Egypt

Cairo, 05 April, 2011

Embassy of India marks Orphan's Day at National Puppet Theatre

Cairo, 31 March, 2011

"Indian Minister of State for External Affairs calling on the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Yehia Al Gamal"

Cairo, 31 March, 2011

"Indian Minister of State for External Affairs calling on the Egyptian Prime Minister, Dr. Essam Sharaf"

Cairo, 31 March, 2011

"Indian Minister of State for External Affairs calling on the Secretary General of League of Arab States, Mr. Amre Moussa"

Cairo, 30 March, 2011

"Indian Minister of State for External Affairs with His Eminence the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar Dr. Ahmed El Tayyeb

Cairo, 30 March, 2011

"Indian Minister of State for External Affairs with H.E. Nabil El Araby, Foreign Minister of Egypt”

Cairo, 21 March, 2011

Ambassador Swaminathan calls on the Agriculture Minister

Cairo, India House, 26 January, 2011 [Evening]

Evening Reception on the Occasion of 62nd Republic Day of India

Cairo, India House, 26 January, 2011 [Morning]

Flag-Hoisting ceremony in Cairo on the occasion of 62nd Republic Day of India

Cairo, Chancery, 24 January, 2011

India Business Forum Meeting

Cairo, 19-23 January, 2011

Indian Minister for New & Renewable Energy Visits Egypt with a Top Indian Business Delegation

Cairo, MACIC, 17 January, 2011

Distribution of prizes for Hindi and Urdu Students

New Delhi, 11 January, 2011

The Grand Mufti of Egypt H.E. Dr. Ali Gomaa with Hon'ble Vice President of India, Hamid Anzari

MACIC, Cairo, 10 January, 2011

World Hindi Day to be observed at Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture

Cairo, 10 January, 2011

Ambassador R. Swaminathan meets H.E. Dr. Fathi Sorour, Speaker of the People's Assembly

Cairo, 06 January, 2011

Ambassador Swaminathan meets Grand Mufti of Egypt, Ali Gomaa