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Current Events
Great local entertainment suggested by our Concierge.
Please use this guide to plan your stay and, of course, feel free to contact our Concierge for any additional information. These events are regularly updated so please remember to check before your departure for any new suggestions.
7th International Medical Conference and Exhibition (EGYMEDICA)
Cairo International Conference Centre
10th to 13th May 2007
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The annual Healthcare Exhibition and Conference, is becoming one of the most important healthcare events in the region. Initiated, in 2000, the 7th international event, Egymedica 2007, promises to be even bigger, offering the opportunity for professionals within the medical industry to meet and share their expertise regarding developments in technology, techniques and research.
Continued growth has allowed the addition of a new pavilion in order to satisfy the permanent demand of presentation spaces from both local and international companies. The annual Healthcare Exhibition and Conference is the gateway to medical business and development in Africa and the Middle East.
La Casa Exhibition
Cairo International Conference Centre
28th June to 1st July 2007
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La Casa is Egypt's premier home and furniture show, held every year at the CICC in Cairo. The products on display range from soft furnishings to lighting and garden furniture.
A large selection of international exhibitors welcomes all visitors and includes architects, designers and traders, who will be presenting their products and services. This year the event will focus on Egyptian and Italian designers.
19th Experimental Theatre Festival
Several venues within Cairo
September 2007 tbc
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The Experimental Theatre Festival, now in its 19th year, sets the scene for new, experimental theatre groups to be introduced to the artistic arena. Groups and performances take over numerous downtown venues in shows from both Egyptian and international artist.
Various ideas and methods are presented, which are examined through a series of performances, throughout the city, during this ten-day annual festival. Visitors and spectators are welcome and encouraged to participate in this entertaining and varied event.
Cairo International Film Festival
November to December 2007 tbc
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Since its inception in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival has grown and grown and is the oldest in the whole of the Middle East. With a strong cinematic tradition dating back to the 1930s, Egypt is a strong influence in the Arab world and Cairo is called the 'Hollywood of the Middle East'.
The country’s love of the arts drives the Cairo International Film Festival to promote cinema by acting as a focal point in the region for encouraging and refining artistic styles. This annual event also seeks to advance understanding through the language of art and acts as a means for developing the quality and creative output of the film industry.
An interesting and entertaining event for visitors of all ages to discover the diversity and charm of international film.
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