18-03-2025
Join a seminar on global gold market by Islam Helmy at El Sawy Culturewheel and an inspiring talk with Menna El-Shiati at AUC - Lectures - Al-Ahram Weekly
American University in Cairo
Sun 23, 8 – 9.30pm (Online): "Discover your invaluable self, and understand the essence of self-esteem" workshop, presented by the Psychological Counseling Services and Training Centre, will focus on the different factors that may influence low-self esteem and the different ways to build stronger self-esteem. Zoom meeting ID: 87134884100/ the link is
New Cairo Campus
History Department Conference Room 2144
Wed 9 April, 1– 2pm: "History Hash Outs: From Studying History to Working at the UN and Beyond" join an inspiring talk with Menna El-Shiati '13. El-Shiati is the Chief Implementation officer at Community Systems Foundation, where she spearheads various projects to enhance data systems and drive evidence-based programming and advocacy for global development partners. With extensive expertise in strategic programme support and technical assistance, she has played a pivotal role in equipping stakeholders with cutting-edge data platforms and analytical tools to inform policy and decision-making. El-Shiati brings a wealth of international and regional experience in the field of gender and the fight against Female Genital Mutilation. As a former Regional Coordinator at UNFPA, she conducted fieldwork across the region, directly supporting national and regional programming under the Global Joint Programme for the Abandonment of FGM.
Based in Cairo, Egypt, she continues to champion impactful, data-driven solutions to address pressing global development challenges.
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Word Hall
Sun 23, 9.30pm: "Gold Bulletin" seminar will discuss global and local gold prices, especially before Eid Al-Adha. The seminar features Gold mining expert and global gold market analyst Islam Helmy. He has over 15 years of experience in the gold industry, including gold mining, gold refining, and raw gold trading in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He has participated in establishing and operating two of the largest gold projects in Africa over the past 25 years, and has numerous local and international television interviews and articles on the gold industry.
Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC)
AUC's Tahrir Campus, Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077
Oriental Hall
Fri 11 and Sat 12 April, 9am – 5pm: "Entertainment in Middle East History: The Serious Business of Leisure and Fun" is the annual history seminar, hosted by the Sheikh Hassan Abbass Sharbatly Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations. This year's theme explores the vibrant role of entertainment in Middle Eastern culture.
* A version of this article appears in print in the 20 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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