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The final event will feature the participation of two Nobel Laureates in Literature as well as broad participation by readers, authors, professionals, academics and those engaged in different areas and branches of reading and literature to celebrate the love of reading. The accompanying cultural program includes an interview with the Saudi critic Abdullah Al-Ghathami, a dialogue with the Algerian author Ahlam Mosteghanemi, a poetry performance by Mohamed Abdelbari, as well as numerous book signings and the Kutubiya book swapping exhibition.
Offerings
Interview with Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghathami
11th October 2024
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM · 45 mins
9-11
Arabic
Theater
Book Discussion: The Chronicles of the City of Clay Trilogy
11th October 2024
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM · 45 mins
9+
Arabic
Library, Level 2
Nobel Book Signing: Books by Abdulrazak Gurnah
11th October 2024
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM · 1 hr
9+
Arabic
Great Hall
Book Signing: Mohamed Abdelbari's poetry collections
11th October 2024
10:15 PM - 11:00 PM · 45 mins
9+
Arabic
Great Hall
Book Discussion: Cairo's Café Riche
12th October 2024
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM · 45 mins
9+
Arabic
Library, Level 2
Book Discussion: The black poem
12th October 2024
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM · 30 mins
9+
Arabic
Library, Level 2
Nobel Book Signing: Books by Olga Tukarczuk
12th October 2024
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM · 1 hr
9+
Arabic
Great Hall
Book Discussion: Restating Orientalism
12th October 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 1 hr
9+
Arabic
Library, Level 2
Book Signing: Books by Ahlam Mosteghanemi
12th October 2024
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM · 1 hr 15 mins
9+
Arabic
Great Hall