Is reporting on Religious events in the Middle East by the Media biased? RSVP HERE On 5th February 2019 we plan to hold our 3rd Faith evening under the title Is Reporting on Religious Events in the Middle East by the Media Biased? Once again, our Patron and Founder Member, Dr. Ahmed El Mokadem, has agreed to sponsor the evening. His belief in the sanctity of different religions, despite himself being an extremely devout Moslem, is a lesson to us all.…
Find out more »The Faith evening on 5th February was our best yet. It helped that we had a terrific panel. The former Bishop of Rochester, Bishop Michael Nazir Ali; Rabbi David Mason from the Muswell Hill synagogue; Dr Hisham Hellyer Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (UK); the Journalist and Writer Jack Thompson (at one time the BBC Cairo correspondent) and chaired by the wonderful Dr. Elisabeth Kendall, Senior Research Fellow in Arabic at Pembroke College Oxford who kept…
Find out more »The 9th Sir Michael Weir Annual Lecture to be delivered by Dame Minouche Shafik RSVP HERE Sir Michael Weir was the founding Chairman in 1990 of the British Egyptian Society and continued until 2006 when he handed over to The Rt. Hon Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, shortly before his death. This, our Flagship Event, celebrates the warmth and the affection in which Sir Michael was held by his friends and colleagues in our Society. This year’s event will given…
Find out more »“Painting Exhibition: She” “Painting Exhibition: She” by Nevine Fathy, Dina Negm & Hanan Youssef, a painting exhibition showcasing feminine heroism, magic and beauty. Exhibition runs from: Saturday 2nd till Saturday the 9th of March 2019 from 11:00am to 4:00pm (Closed Friday & Sunday).
Find out more »“Talk: Designing Culture, Lifestyle & Economics” “Talk: Designing Culture, Lifestyle & Economics” by Architect Ahmad Hamid where the speaker will share his vision for an economically-sustainable Egyptian design industry in addition to his approach of integrated design. Tea & Coffee will be served from 6:30pm prior to the events’ commencement. Click to see PDF >>> Talk- Designing Culture, Lifestyle & Economics 08-03-2019
Find out more »“Talk: Rewriting History: CT scanning the Pharaohs” “Talk: Rewriting History: CT scanning the Pharaohs”, by Professor Sahar Saleem reviewing our up-to-date knowledge about the life, appearances and health of the great pharaohs and queens of ancient Egypt relying on imaging findings. Tea & Coffee will be served from 6:30pm prior to the events’ commencement. Click here to see PDF >>> Talk - Rewriting History 14-03-2019
Find out more »"Culture Shock: two sides of a coin" An audience with Ian Gray, OBE and Hatem Dowidar, CEO Etisalat International Leading a big organization is no easy job, but doing it in a different culture and business context is a whole different ball game. Join us on 15th March for an insightful evening with two inspirational leaders; Ian Gray, OBE, Chairman of British Egyptian Chamber of Commerce and former CEO of Vodafone Egypt and Hatem Dowidar, CEO of Etisalat International also…
Find out more »“Talk: Harem Conspiracy and the Fate of Ramesses III”, by Professor Sahar Saleem sharing insights on the plot against Ramesses III based on the new evidence from CT scans of the royal mummies. Tea & Coffee will be served from 6:30pm prior to the events’ commencement. Click here to see PDF >>> Talk - Harem Conspiracy and the Fate of Ramesses III 15-03-2019
Find out more »“Ancient Egyptian Medicine in the Eyes of Modern Science” “Ancient Egyptian Medicine in the Eyes of Modern Science”, by Professor Sahar Saleem showcasing ancient medical practices and innovations (e.g birthing chair, prosthesis and dental braces) relying on texts, medical papyri and through computed radiology of mummies. Tea & Coffee will be served from 3:30pm prior to the events’ commencement. Click here to see PDF >>> Talk - Ancient Egyptian Medicine in the Eyes of Modern Science 16-03-2019
Find out more »THE EGYPTIAN REVOLUTION OF 1919: THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN NATION FIND OUT MOREDOWNLOAD PROGRAMME A conference presented by the British Egyptian Society, the Council for British Research in the Levant, and the London Middle East Institute SOAS University of London ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Egyptian independence movement in 1919 led to the recognition of Egyptian sovereignty in 1922, an Egyptian constitution in 1923, and Saad Zaghloul’s appointment as the first prime minister of a government elected by suffrage in…
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