Recent Events (2007)
Cairo, 17 - 31 December, 2007
Prize
Distribution Function of Hindi, Urdu & Essay
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC),
Cairo recently conducted “Maulana Azad Memorial Essay Competition” in which a
number of students from Egyptian universities participated. The following three
won the prizes.
1.
Mustafa Ibrahim Ismail, Faculty of Arabic Language, Azhar University (First
Prize - EGP 3000)
2.
Fatma El-Zahraa A. Ibrahim, Faculty of Media, Cairo University (Second Prize -
EGP 2000)
3.
Bassem Mohamed Anis,Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University (Third Prize- EGP1000)
Borhan
Eldin Ahmed A. Fotouh, (Faculty of Political Science, Cairo University) and Al-Shaimaa
Mahmoud Shokry, (Faculty of Education, Beni Suef University) who obtained fourth
and fifth positions have been given consolation prizes. The prizes have been
distributed at a function organized by MACIC at its premises at 16.30 pm on 26th
December 07. In that function, students of Hindi and Urdu courses who
successfully passed out in the written and oral exams held in October awarded Certificates and Diplomas.
Cairo, 17 December, 2007
"Glimpses of India" painting exhibition
at MACIC
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture
(MACIC) has organized a painting exhibition
titled "Glimpses of India". The painting exhibition will display works of the
winners of the "Glimpses of India" competition for Egyptian schoolchildren,
which was recently organized by MACIC. The paintings express the children's
thoughts and ideas about India and its culture.
The
exhibition has been organized at the premises of the Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo, from December 17 to 31,
2007.
Cairo, 10 December, 2007
Lecture titled “Women’s Progress in India” at
MACIC
Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture (MACIC) organized a lecture on Monday, December 10, 2007,
titled “Women’s Progress in India”
by Dr. (Mrs.) Mona Abbas, a
Journalist at El-Rai LilShaab Newspaper.
Dr. Mona Abbas, a Ph.D in
Philosophy from the Institute of Asian Studies and Researches – Zagazig
University, did her doctoral dissertation on “The Social and Political Roles of
the Indian Women (1947-1997)”. She has delivered lectures on several
India-centric subjects and themes at many institutions like Mass Media Center of
Sharkia, Directorate of Information at the Ministry of Health and the National
Council of Housing.
Cairo / Alexandria, 03 - 09 December, 2007
Visit
of Indian Polo Team to Egypt
The 61st Cavalry/Army Polo Team visited Egypt from 3-9 December
2007 to play a series of matches against the Egyptian Military/Police Teams
and local clubs in Cairo and Alexandria. The contingent was led by Lt. Gen.
Sudhir Sharma, QMG. The five-member team was captained by Col. JS Virk.
Cairo, 20 - 23 November, 2007
Made in India Show in Cairo, Egypt
The Made in
India Show organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in
association with Embassy of India, Cairo was inaugurated this morning (20
November) at the Cairo Exhibition Grounds by Mr. Mamdouh Moustafa Mohamed Ali,
First Undersecretary, Ministry of Trade & Industry of Egypt and Shri A.
Gopinathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt. At the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Mamdouh Moustafa delivered a message on behalf of the Minister of Trade &
Industry. Mr. Rajive Kaul, Past President, CII also spoke on the occasion,
stressing that CII expected the Show to further stimulate economic and
commercial relations between India and Egypt.
Senior Egyptian
officials, prominent Egyptian businessmen, and members of the Indian community
attended the inaugural function. This first-ever Made in India exhibition is
supported by the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association (EBA) Federation of Egyptian
Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI).
115 Indian companies
are participating in the exhibition. The list includes well known names such as Godrej Consumer Products, Kirloskar Brothers, the Tata Group, Sanmar Chemicals,
Apollo Tyres, JK Tyres, I-Flex, RITES, Tea Board of India, and SBI. The
exhibition also features a Hydrocarbon Pavilion showcasing the public sector
majors - GAIL (India) Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd, O N G C Ltd, Oil India Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Ltd. India’s achievements and capabilities in S&T are showcased in the pavilion
put up by the Ministry of Science & Technology. There is sizeable presence of
the Indian auto components sector. The Aditya Birla Group enterprises in
Alexandria, Alexandria Carbon Black and Alexandria Fiber –two major Indian
success stories in Egypt- are also participating in the Show.
“Made in India” Show
includes meetings/interactions with EBA, FEI, the India-Egypt Joint Business
Group, and a seminar on business and investment opportunities in India and
Egypt. Coinciding with the Show, a 20-member CEOs delegation led by Mr. Rajive
Kaul, Past President, CII & Chairman, NICCO Corporation is also visiting Egypt.
The exhibition taok
place against the backdrop of marked increase in Indo-Egyptian trade and inflow
of Indian investments into Egypt. It seeks to provide a platform for direct
interface while promoting awareness of existing and emerging business
possibilities that are expanding in with on-going economic reforms and
impressive growth rates registered in both countries.
Cairo, 13 November, 2007
Glimpses
of India Painting Competition
Award of Prizes to Egyptian children
To commemorate the birth
anniversaries of three great leaders of modern India
- Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad - the Maulana
Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC),
Embassy of India organized the annual "Glimpses of India" painting competition
for school children from 30 September to 11 October, 2007. Over 2000 children
from 293 schools of Cairo, Giza and Alexandria participated in the competition.
At a function
scheduled at 6 pm on Tuesday, 13 November 2007 at the Al-Salam Theatre [101,
Kasrel Eini Street, Garden City, Cairo], the famous Egyptian Poet, Mr. Yakoub
El Sharouni was the Chief Guest and has presented prizes to 60 children, who
have been adjudged winners from three categories of the competition.
Cairo, 29 October, 2007
Lecture
titled “Tagore: A World View” at
MACIC
Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture (MACIC) organized a lecture on October 29, 2007, titled
“Tagore: A World View” by Mrs. Suhaila Al-Hussaini,
an Iraqi Writer.
Mrs. Suhaila Al-Hussaini is a
member of the Writers Association in Cairo and several other literary
organizations. She has written numerous books, papers and articles on different
themes. She has also done extensive research on Rabindranath Tagore and his
ideals and written a book titled “Tagore: Aspect of Faith”.
The lecture
has been held at
the Centre’s premises at 23, Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, at 6 pm on
Monday, October 29, 2007.
El Alamein, 27 October, 2007
The
Central International Commemoration of the Battle of El Alamein
The
Annual Central Ceremony of Commemoration of the Battle of El Alamein was
held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery in El Alamein on
27th October 2007. The Ceremony included
laying of wreaths, the Act of Remembrance, the Minute’s Silence and prayers.
Representing the People and Republic of India, H. E. Mr. A Gopinathan,
Ambassador of India in Cairo along with Gr. Cap. S. Prabhakaran, Defence
Attaché attended the function. A wreath was also laid at the War Graves. H.
E. Ambassador had visited the War graves of Indian Solders and paid homage to
the martyrs. There are about 1200 graves of Indian soldiers at the Commonwealth War
Graves Commission Cemetery in El Alamein.
New Delhi, 24 October, 2007
The
Egyptian Minister of Health & Population, Dr. Hatem El Gabaly meeting with
the Union Minister for Health
And
Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss
New Delhi, 23 October, 2007
The
Ambassador of Arab Republic of Egypt, H. E. Dr. Mohamed Higazy and the Director
of Directorate of Film Festival, Ms. Neelam Kapoor jointly addressing a press
conference on the Egyptian Film Festival
The Director of Film-Girl’s Secret,
Mr. Magady Ahmed Ali and the Dy. Dir. General (M&C) PIB, Shri S.M. Khan and
other dignitaries are also seen.
Cairo, 20 - 31 October, 2007
Photo exhibition: "Gandhi: His Life and
His Message" at MACIC
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) will
organize an exhibition entitled "Gandhi: His Life and His Message" on the
occasion of the 138th Birth Anniversary of the father of the Indian nation,
Mahatma Gandhi.
The exhibition will feature portraits, photographs, books and
other items associated with Mahatma Gandhi’s life. The Centre will also run
film/documentary shows on Mahatma Gandhi.
The exhibition will be inaugurated at
6 pm on 22 October by H. E Mr. A. Gopinathan, Ambassador of India to Egypt and will remain open till 31
October 2007.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2
October
1869 – 30
January
1948) is the
most revered political and spiritual leader of
India and
India’s independence
movement. Affectionately called “Bapu”, meaning father in Gujarati,
Mahatma Gandhi was the pioneer of
Satyagraha
resistance strongly based upon the principle of
ahimsa or
total
non-violence.
His vision and philosophy inspire not only India’s freedom struggle, but also
movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He is commonly known
and addressed world-wide as Mahatma (‘Great Soul’ in Hindi).
Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on 2nd
October is
commemorated as Gandhi Jayanti, and is a
national holiday
in India. On 15 June 2007, the United Nations General
Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution piloted by India with the
co-sponsorship of 142 countries to annually observe and celebrate Mahatma
Gandhi’s birthday as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Bibliotheca, Alexandria, 02 October 2007
Mr. Amr Badruddin Hnorary Consul of India in Alexandria, Paying floral
tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary
Cairo, 11 - 20 September, 2007
An art exhibition entitled "Civilization
Linkage between India & Egypt" at
MACIC
Within the framework of its various cultural activities, the
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) is organizing an art exhibition
titled " Civilization Linkage between India & Egypt" by Dr. Amira Mohammed
Morsi from September 11-20, 2007, at the premises of the Maulana Azad Centre
for Indian Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo.
Dr. Amira Morsi, a Lecturer, Graphic Dept., Faculty of
Fine Arts, Helwan University, participated in several individual and group
exhibitions in Egypt.
The exhibition will be held at the premises of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo). The
exhibition will remain open from 10 am to 6 pm daily except on Fridays and
Saturdays. All are cordially invited.
Cairo, 10 September, 2007
A
lecture titled “India: Secrets of History” at
MACIC
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
has organized a lecture on
September 10, 2007, titled “India: Secrets of History”
by Mr. Kareem Hussein, a member of Arab Writers Union. Mr.
Hussein, who also writes short stories, has worked as Journalist in India.
The lecture hasl been delivered at the Centre’s premises at 23, Talaat Harb St.,
Downtown, Cairo, at 6 pm on Monday, September 10, 2007.
Cairo, 27 August, 2007
A lecture titled
“Ancient Indian Religions from the old Books” at
MACIC
MACIC
has
organized a lecture on August 27, 2007 titled “Ancient Indian Religions from
the old Books” by Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim,
Director, Santa Cultural House, Gharbia Governorate.
Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim has obtained his Master degree in 1998
and his Ph.D. in Philosophy, From Asian Studies & Research Institute, Zagazig
University. Dr. Ibrahim worked as Director General in the Department of
Village Culture, General Authority for Cultural Palaces
Alexandria, 19-23 August, 2007
Visit of INS Jalashwa Ship to Alexandria
INS
Jalashwa (Landing Platform Dock) has visited Alexandria from 19
to 23 August 2007. Captain B S Ahluwalia, Captain of the Ship laid a
wreath at the memorial of unknown soldier at Alexandria. The Captain has
called on The governor of Alexandria and the Commander of Alexandria Naval
Base.
A reception onboard the Ship
was organized on 21 August 2007 at Alexandria from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A no of
diplomats & other dignitaries had attended the reception.
Opera House,
Cairo, 15 August, 2007
[Evening]
India House,
Cairo, 15 August, 2007
Flag
hoisting ceremony on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of India's
independence
On
the occasion of the 60th anniversary of India’s Independence, a flag
hoisting ceremony has been held at India House ‘Bharat Bhawan’, 19, Mohamed
Mazhar Street, Zamalek, at 08:30 hours on Wednesday, 15 August 2007. H. E.
Mr. A. Gopinathan, Ambassador of India, hoisted the Indian tricolour.
Cairo, 01 - 06 August, 2007
Odissi
Dance and Sitar performance in Egypt
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture (MACIC), Embassy of India has
organized Odissi dance and Sitar performances by Kavita Dwibedi and Purbayan
Chaterjee, respectively in Cairo (Al Qawmy Theatre,
Maidan Ataba
at 2000 hrs on 1 August), Ismaelia (Ismaelia Cultural Palace at 2000 hrs on 3
August), Fayoum (Fayoum Cultural Palace at 2000 hrs on 5 August) and Alexandria (Anfoushi Cultural Palace at 2000 hrs on 6 August).
Odissi is one of the most graceful dance forms
of India, tracing its origin to 2nd century B.C. in the temples of
East Indian state of Orissa. Kavita Dwibedi, one of the leading exponents of
this classical dance, has a career spanning 17 years. She performed at
prestigious venues in India and internationally.
Sitar is a plucked stringed
instrument, predominantly used in Hindustani classical music of India.
According to a legend this elegant instrument,
which has been around for 700 years, was invented by Amir Khusro, a thirteenth
century Sufi poet, musician, and scholar. A gifted Sitar player, Purbayan
Chaterjee trained under leading Indian maestros.
The visit of the Indian cultural troupe takes
place under the aegis of the India-Egypt Cultural Exchange Programme and is
supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Arab Republic of Egypt
and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Cairo, 30 July, 2007
A lecture titled "The Indian Model of
Development"at
MACIC
The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
organized a lecture on July 30, 2007, titled "The Indian Model of
Development" by Prof. Mustapha Kamel El-Sayed, Professor of Political
Science, Cairo University.
Prof Mustapha has taught and occupied important positions in
prestigious universities and institutions such as the Cairo University, the Al-Ahram
Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, the United Nations University and
the American University in Cairo.
Cairo, 24 July - 02 August 2007
An art
exhibition - "Indian and Nubian Arts" at MACIC
Maulana
Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) has
organized an art exhibition from July 24 - August 02, 2007.
The exhibition was titled "Indian and
Nubian Arts" showcases the works of
Mr. Tawfik Helmy.
Mr. Tawfik Helmy is a member
of many prestigious art associations in Egypt and has participated in many
exhibitions.
Cairo, 25 June, 2007
A lecture titled "The Panchatantra in Old
Literature" at
MACIC
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture (MACIC) organized a lecture
titled "The Panchatantra in Old Literature" by Prof. Ahmed Darwish, Vice
Dean and Professor of Literature Criticism and Comparative Literature, Faculty
of Darul Oloom, Cairo University.
Prof. Darwish was awarded a Ph. D. in 1982
from Sorbonne University, Paris, for his thesis on "Literature and Human
Sciences- Literature Criticism and Comparative Literature"
The lecture has been delivered at the Centre's premises at 23, Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, at 6 pm on Monday,
June 25, 2007
Cairo, 18 - 21 June, 2007
Visit of business delegation from
the
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
A multi-sectoral business
delegation from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI),
a premier industry and trade body in India, is visiting Egypt from 18-21 June,
2007. The purpose of the visit is to discuss business and investment
opportunities with counterparts in Egyptian industry, Government authorities and
organizations promoting investments, trade and small and medium industries in
Egypt. Several MoUs are expected to be signed between Indian and Egyptian
entities during the visit.
The delegation includes representatives from
diverse industries such as petrochemicals, textiles and garments, industrial
consultancy, construction, transport, solar energy, medical equipment, agro
products, engineering plant and equipment, chemicals and welding and cutting
products. The delegation is led by Mr. C. K. Dhanuka, Managing Director of South
Asia Petrochem Limited
During their visit, the delegation will have
joint business meetings with the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce on
June 18, 2007, and with the Egyptian Businessmen Association (EBA) on June 21,
2007. They will also participate in the SMETECH 2007 exhibition for small and
medium enterprises and discuss ways to promote SMEs in Egypt. Meeting with the
Social Fund for Development [SFD] and other entities are also envisaged.
The visit by the Indian business and industry
delegation is part of the thrust being given to increasing trade and investment
relationships between the two countries during the sixtieth anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Egypt.
Cairo, 10 - 21 June, 2007
An art exhibition entitled "Phoenician
Imagination in Book Art" at
MACIC
Within the framework of its various cultural activities, the
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
is organizing an art exhibition titled "Phoenician Imagination in Book Art" by
Dr. Rania El-Hossary from June 10-21, 2007, at the premises of the Maulana Azad
Centre for Indian Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo.
Dr. Hossary, a Lecturer, Graphic Dept., Faculty of Fine Arts,
Helwan University, participated in several exhibitions in Egypt and in an
international exhibition in Spain in 2006.
The exhibition will remain open from 10 am to 6 pm daily. For
further details, please contact the Centre: Tel: 3933396 / 3960071. All are
cordially invited.
Cairo, 4 - 8 June, 2007
Visit of H.
E. Mrs. Meira Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Government of India to Egypt
H. E. Mrs. Meira Kumar, Minister of Social Justice
and Empowerment of India, paid an official visit to Egypt from 4th
to 8th June, 2007 at the invitation of H. E. Dr. Ali El-Sayed Al-Moselhi,
Minister for Social Solidarity of Egypt.
H. E. Mrs. Meira Kumar’s visit
will help sustain the
momentum of Ministerial-level exchanges that have taken place between India and
Egypt since November 2006. It will also enable continuation of the dialogue
between the two Ministers that was initiated when H. E. Dr. Ali El-Sayed Al-Moselhi
visited New Delhi in January 2007.
Cairo, 28 May, 2007
A lecture titled "Salvation in Indian
Thought" at
MACIC
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) organized a lecture titled "Salvation in Indian Thought" by Dr.
(Mrs.) Hala Abul Fotouh, Professor of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Cairo,
University.
Dr. Hala Abul Fotouh was awarded a Ph.D. in 2000 for
her thesis on the theme of salvation in Indian thought. She also has a book -
“Philosophy of Ethics and Political Thought” to her credit. Dr. Fotouh has
participated in several academic conferences, seminars etc.
The lecture has been delivered at the Centre’s premises at 23,
Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, at 6 pm on Monday, May 28, 2007.
Cairo, 13 - 24 May, 2007
An art
exhibition entitled "Inspiration from the East: India Meets Egypt"
at
MACIC
Within the framework of its
various cultural activities, Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
organized an art exhibition titled "Inspiration from the East: India Meets
Egypt" by Prof Esmat Hassan from May 13-24, 2007, at the premises of the Maulana
Azad Centre for Indian Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown, Cairo.
Prof. Esmat, a Biologist at the
National Research Centre, is also an amateur artist, a poet and a writer. She
attended art classes in Germany in techniques of oil painting. Prof Esmat has
participated in many international exhibitions in Germany and Egypt.
Cairo, 09 - 10 May, 2007
Visit
of Arab League Delegation to India
H. E. Ambassador
Heshm Youssef, Chief of the Cabinet of the Secretary-General of the League
of Arab States, led a 5-member delegation to New Delhi on 9 -10 May 2007 for the
third round of the India-Arab League bilateral dialogue. The Indian delegation
was headed by Shri N. Ravi, Secretary (East), MEA. The dialogue took
place within the framework of the MoU signed between the Ministry of External
Affairs and the Secretariat of the League of Arab States on 6 March 2002.
During the talks,
the leaders of the two delegations exchanged their views and assessments of
regional and multilateral issues. Secretary (East) emphasized the importance
India attaches to its long-standing relations of friendship and cooperation with
the Arab world. The recent high-level exchange of visits between India and the
Arab countries and India’s expanding trade and economic relations with West Asia
and North Africa and the Gulf were noted with satisfaction. Secretary (East)
reaffirmed India’s strong support for the legitimate aspirations of the
Palestinian people. India’s strong commitment to the just and legitimate rights
of the Palestinian people, to the establishment of a sovereign, independent,
viable and united state of Palestine, within well defined and recognized
borders, living in peaceful co-existence with its neighbours, was reiterated.
Both sides agreed
that possibilities of strengthening economic and commercial relations and
cooperation in Human Resource Development, Science & Technology and tourism
within the India-Arab League framework should be studied and developed. In this
context, a preliminary exchange of views took place on establishing an
India-Arab Cooperation Forum. It was agreed to continue discussions on this
subject.
During the visit,
Ambassador Hesham Youssef also called on Minister of State for External Affairs,
Shri E. Ahamed.
The Arab League
delegation also had discussions with ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI on enhancing trade
and joint ventures in traditional and new sectors between the Arab nations and
India.
Cairo, 07 May, 2007
Celebration
the Birth Anniversary of Prophet Mohammad "Miladun Nabi" at
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
celebrated the Birth Anniversary of
Prophet Mohammad "Miladun Nabi" on 7 May 2007. A large number of
people including Indian and Egyptian students attended the function.
On this occasion, Certificates of Proficiency in
Hindi and Urdu were distributed to Egyptian students who successfully
underwent a six months course in those languages in the Centre. This time,
there were 29 students who completed COP in Urdu and there were 17
students who completed COP in Hindi. H. E Mr. A. Gopinathan,
Ambassador of India to Egypt presented the certificates and books to
successful students
Cairo, 29 April, 2007
An
Indian music concert at Maulana
Azad Centre for Indian Culture, Cairo
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
has organized an Indian music concert titled "Indian Khayal Raagas on Tabla &
Sarangi" by Mr. Jagdeep Singh Mudan, and Mr. Nicolas Magriel.
Mr. Jagdeep Singh, who trained under Ustad Latif Ahmad Khan,
has been playing the Tabla since 1979. He has performed with various artists,
vocalists and Kathak dancers, fusion bands etc and has unique style that
combines a balance of both Tabla drums.
Mr. Nicolas Magriel, an American, lived in India for ten
years, where, along side north Indian vocal music he learnt to play the Sarangi
under distinguished Indian masters. In 2001, he completed his Doctoral theses on
various Sarangi styles and their relationships to vocal music.
The concert
has been held at the Centre’s premises at 23,
Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, at 7 pm on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
Cairo, 26 April, 2007
Lecture on "India and Indo-Egyptian
Relations – a journalist’s perspective" at Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
hosted a lecture on "India and Indo-Egyptian Relations – a journalist’s
perspective" by Mr. Shaker Abdul Fattah, Correspondent, Middle East News
Agency at the Center’s premises at 23, Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, at
6 pm
on Thursday, April 26, 2007.
Stationed as the MENA correspondent in New Delhi, Mr. Shaker
Abdul Fattah was witness to and reported extensively on many significant events
and developments in India between 2003 and 2006. In his talk at MACIC, he will
share his perceptions and views on India and the relationship between India and
Egypt. An eminent journalist, Mr. Shaker Abdul Fattah also has to his credit
translations of novels as well as reports of the Strategic Studies Centre.
Cairo, 15 - 26 April, 2007
An art exhibition entitled "Leqa’a"
at Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture
Within the
framework of its various cultural activities, the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC)
organized an art exhibition titled "Leqa’a" by artists of Association
Art-Symbole-Civilizations from April 15 to 26, 2007 at the premises of
the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St, Downtown,
Cairo.
Association Art-Symbole-Civilizations aims
at development of Egypt's relations with other countries like India through arts
and promotion of the local art society. The association has a very good number
of members drawn from all places of Egypt. Ten members of the Association are to
showcase their products in MACIC.
Cairo, 23 April, 2007
Visit
of Hon’ble Mr. Murli Deora, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas of India, to
Egypt
H. E. Mr.
Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt received
Hon’ble Mr. Murli Deora, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas of India
this morning. During the call, Mr. Deora delivered a message to President
Mubarak from H. E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India.
President Mubarak
reiterated his support to the traditional relations of friendship and
cooperation between India and Egypt and noted with satisfaction that high-level
bilateral ministerial exchanges in the past few months had imparted renewed
impetus to the Indo-Egyptian relationship. President Mubarak also expressed
confidence that, besides deepening cooperation in the oil and gas sector, Mr.
Deora’s visit would strengthen the contacts at the political plane and promote
better understanding between the two countries.
Conveying the
greetings and good wishes of the people and leadership of India to the people
and leadership of Egypt, Mr. Deora emphasized that India attached priority to
its relations with Egypt and was appreciative of Egypt’s role in the region. He
expressed optimism that the multi-faceted relations existing between India and
Egypt would be further reinforced with the continuing expansion of economic and
commercial ties. Hon’ble Mr. Deora also apprised H.E. President Mubarak about
the discovery of significant reserves of oil in the North Ramadan oil field by
OVL in partnership with IPR Red Sea Inc. earlier this month.
Hon’ble Mr. Deora,
who arrived in Cairo yesterday evening on an official visit (22-25 April), is
scheduled to hold detailed discussions on cooperation in the oil and gas sector
with the Minister of Petroleum of Egypt, H. E. Mr. Amin Sameh Fahmy later
today. The itinerary also includes a meeting with the Minister of Trade &
Industry, H.E. Mr. Rachid Mohammed Rachid.
The Indian
delegation led by Mr. Deora includes Petroleum Secretary Mr. M.S. Srinivasan and
the Heads of India’s main public sector oil and gas companies namely, Oil &
Natural Gas Commission (ONGC); Indian Oil Corporation (IOC); Gas Authority of
India Limited (GAIL); and, Engineers India Limited (EIL).
Cairo, 20 April, 2007
Egypt-India Friendship
Association marks Orphans Day
The Egypt-India Friendship Association (EIFA) in cooperation with the Embassy of
India in Cairo organized a cultural event to mark ‘Orphans’ Day’ at the
Embassy of India, 5 Aziz Abaza Street, Zamalek, Cairo, at 6.00 pm on Friday,
20
April 2007. Popular Egyptian singer Mr. Hamada Helal has performed during the
event.
Children from various orphanages have participated and presented brief
programme. There was also famous tanura and Indian dance performances
during the event.
After the cultural programme, EIFA honoured the winners of “Friend Leaders”
competition, which was organized by Dar el Helal establishment.
Cairo, 26 March, 2007
Tea
Board of India Business Interaction at Ramsis Hilton Hotel
A delegation comprising prominent tea producing
and exporting companies from India led by the Chairman, Tea Board, Government of
India, is visiting Egypt from March 21-30, 2007. The companies are participating
in the Cairo International Trade Fair (Hall No. 4) to promote exports of Indian
tea to the Egyptian market. The India Tea Board stall at the Cairo International
Exhibition was visited by His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Prime Minister of
Egypt, during the inauguration of the Fair on 20th March.
Egypt was at one time a major consumer of Indian
tea. Egypt’s imports of Indian tea however declined to less than one percent of
its total imports by 2004. Since 2005 year there has been a renewed interest in
importing Indian tea into Egypt and Indian tea is again finding a prominent
place in Egyptian tea imports. The Indian tea delegation will explore further
possibilities with both public and private sector importers in Egypt. The
delegation will also host a business interaction and reception for Egyptian tea
importers.
India is the largest tea producer in the world
– producing nearly half the total world production. While the large domestic
market consumes most of the total production of tea, India is still the second
largest tea exporter in the world. Last year, Indian tea production reached a
record level of nearly one billion kgs. India produces a wide variety of high
quality teas which are suited to Egyptian taste.
Egypt today enjoys a positive
trade balance with India and the total volume of bilateral trade has the
potential to increase exponentially. Tea is one item of trade that has strong
potential for increase
Cairo, 15-22 March, 2007
Renowned
Indian painters visit Egypt
A team of six renowned Indian painters, namely Ms Jayashree Chakravarty, Ms
Vasundhara Tewrai, Mr Lalu Prosad Shaw, Mr Amitava Das, Mr Surya Prakash,
and Mr Aditya Basak, visited Egypt from 15 to 22 March 2007.
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture organised a get-together for them in
which they shared their notes and experiences with their Egyptian
counterparts. It is expected that this exploratory visit will be preparatory
to an exhibition of Indian paintings later this year.
Cairo, 19 March, 2007
A
lecture titled "A Comparison of Arabic and Urdu Poetry" by Dr. Yusuf Amer
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture
(MACIC) has organized a lecture titled "A Comparison of Arabic and Urdu
Poetry" by Dr. Yusuf Amer, Head, Department of Urdu, Faculty of Human
Studies, Al-Azhar University.
Dr. Amer obtained his Master and Ph. D. in Urdu from India. He
has translated many publications from Urdu to Arabic and vice-versa and thereby
contributing to promoting Urdu Literature in the Arab world.
The lecture has been delivered at the Centre’s premises at 23, Talaat Harb
St, Downtown, Cairo, at 6 pm on Monday, March 19, 2007
Cairo, 18-28 February, 2007
Photo Exhibition by
Dr. Fathi Abdul Salam "India-Egypt Reflections"
Within the framework of its various
cultural activities, Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture (MACIC) is organizing a photo exhibition titled "India-Egypt
Reflections" by Dr. Fathi Abdul Salam, from February 18 to 28, 2007, at the
premises of the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture at 23, Talaat Harb St,
Downtown, Cairo.
Dr. Fathi is a member of the Egyptian
Society of Photography and Cairo Atelier for Arts. Dr. Fathi has held and
participated in many national and international photo exhibitions and has won
several prestigious awards.
The exhibition
will remain open from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
Cairo, 26 February, 2007
A lecture titled
"What Egypt wants from the Indian Sub-Continent"
by
Prof. Gehad Abdel Malek Auda
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) organized a
lecture titled "What Egypt wants from the Indian Sub-Continent" by
Prof. Gehad Abdel Malek Auda, Head, Department of Political Science, Helwan
University.
Prof Gehad Auda
is a member of many prestigious national and international academic centres and
has several books and research papers to his credit.
The lecture
has been
delivered at the Centre’s premises at 23, Talaat Harb St., Downtown, Cairo, on
Monday, February 26, 2007 at 6 pm
Cairo, 16-19 February, 2007
Indian Navy Ship INS Tarangini visits
Egypt
INS TARANGINI, the Indian Navy’s
sole sail training ship, visited Alexandria, Egypt from 16 to 19
February 2007. The ship was built at Goa Shipyard limited and commissioned on
11 Nov 97. In Hindi the word ‘Tarang’ means the waves, thus the ship is aptly
called as ‘TARANGINI’.
The ship is built for world wide
operations and carries 20 sails with a total sail area of almost 1000 square
meters. The ship has high endurance and can remain at sea continuously for a
period of over 20 days. She has a complement of seven officers & 43 sailors as
permanent crew and can accommodate 30 cadets at a time for sail training.
INS TARANGINI forms part of the 1st Training Squadron based at
Kochi under the aegis of Indian Navy’s Southern Naval Command.
INS TARANGINI is the first
commissioned ship in the Indian Navy to have circumnavigated the globe from 23
January 2003 to 25 April 2004, during which period it called at 37 ports in 18
countries (including Egypt) covering 34,923 nautical miles. The ship undertook
another noteworthy voyage across the high seas of Europe from 21 April 2005 to
06 November 2005 with the aim of “Strengthening the Bridges of Friendships
across the Seas”, calling on 16 ports in 13 countries (including Egypt).
INS TARANGINI is currently on its
way to participate in the “Tall Ships Challenge Series 2007” organized by
American Sail Training Association on the Atlantic Coast of North America. The
ship would be calling at 23 ports in 16 countries during this venture. A total
of 07 officers, 40 sailors, and 255 Indian Naval Cadets and 40 foreign cadets
(including one from Egyptian Navy) would be participating in various phases of
this ambitious voyage.
Cairo, 11 February, 2007
Visit of Indian Plywood and Allied
Products Delegation [CAPEXIL] to Egypt
A
trade delegation from the Plywood and Allied Products Panel of the Chemicals and
Allied Products Export Promotion Council of India (CAPEXIL) visited
Egypt from February 09 to 12, 2007 to explore avenues for increase in commercial
exchanges between India and Egypt. The delegation consisted of seven Indian
companies in the field of plywood, teak wood, processed timber, hardboard and
allied products.
The CAPEXIL delegation has hosted a Buyer–Seller Meet (BSM) for
interested Egyptian businesspersons at the Hotel Ramses Hilton (Ramses
Ballroom) on Sunday, February 11, 2007.
The visit of the CAPEXIL delegation is part of the efforts to expand commercial
and economic relations between Egypt and India. The members of the delegation
are looking forward to interact with Egyptian wood importers and various
chambers and associations in this field. It is expected that this visit will
open up new opportunities for Egypt to source quality plywood and allied
products at competitive prices from India for the Egyptian furniture and
construction industries.
Cairo, 28 January, 2007
Painting Exhibition of "Glimpses of India" by the Winners of the annual painting
exhibition organized for school children
Maulana Azad Centre for
Indian Culture (MACIC) organized a painting
exhibition titled "Glimpses of India". The painting exhibition has
displayed works of the winners of the "Glimpses of India" competition for
Egyptian schoolchildren, which was organized by
MACIC. The paintings expressed the children's thoughts and ideas
about India and its culture.
India House,
Cairo, 26 January, 2007
Flag-Hoisting
ceremony in Cairo on the occasion of 58th Republic Day of India
On the occasion of the
58th Republic Day of
India,
the Flag Hoisting Ceremony has been held at 9:00 am at India House, 19, Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, on Friday, 26 January 2007. The Indian tricolour
has been hoisted by H. E. Mr. A. Gopinathan, Ambassador of India.
India House,
Cairo, 24 January, 2007
Evening
Reception on the Occasion of 58th
Republic Day of India
On the occasion of the
58th Republic Day of
India,
a reception has been held at India House, on Wednesday, 24 January 2007
Cairo, 22 January, 2007
A lecture
titled "Ancient Egyptian Fleets to Southern India" at the Maulana
Azad Centre for Indian Culture
Maulana Azad
Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) organized a lecture titled
"Ancient Egyptian Fleets to Southern India" by Mr. Wael Fekry.
Mr. Wael is a media researcher,
currently preparing a program "Delta of Civilizations" for Egyptian TV. He
graduated from Architecture Section of the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams
University in 1986. From 1987-2004, he studied Italian Language, Structural
Building/Architectural Finishing, Archaeology, Decoration & design, Editing and
Translation and Computers. He has visited many countries notably England,
Bulgaria, Turkey, Jordan and Syria.
Cairo, 15-22 January, 2007
Painting
Exhibition - "FACES" at Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture
Maulana Azad Centre for Indian
Culture (MACIC) organized a painting
exhibition from 15th to 22nd January 2007. The exhibition
was titled "FACES", showcases the works of Mr. Omar Ahmed Mahmoud Awad, a
young artist.
A graduate from the Department of
Graphics, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Mr. Awad uses different
shapes and colours to depict moods and emotions. He believes that the face is
the index of the heart and, therefore, the heart speaks through the face. This
is Mr. Awad's first solo exhibition. Earlier his works have been exhibited with
other artists in several galleries in Cairo.
Cairo, 16-17 January, 2007
Indian
Textiles Exhibition in Egypt
The Synthetic
and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion
Council (SRTEPC) of India
in association with Embassy of India, Cairo has organized an Indian Textiles
Exhibition in Cairo on 16-17 January, 2007 at Hotel Ramses Hilton (Venue: Ramses
Hilton Hotel Ballroom. Thirty one prominent
Indian textile manufacturing companies which include most of the biggest names
in the industry are participated in the exhibition.
The Indian Textiles Exhibition
is being held as one of the activities coinciding with the observance of the
year 2007 as the 60th anniversary of India’s independence. Activities
during this year will focus on expanding commercial and economic relations
between Egypt and India.
SRTEPC is an
organization sponsored by the Government of India and supported by the Indian
synthetic and rayon textile industry which has over 3000 member manufacturers
and exporters. In the global textile scenario, Indian textile industry is a
leading player, being the fourth largest producer of man-made fibres. India has
a multi-fibre base with the presence of large players and modern capacities.
India’s total exports of textiles and clothing are expected to reach US$ 40,000
million by 2010.
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