The American University in Cairo (AUC) and the Hadhramout Culture Foundation announced a strategic cultural partnership to present the acclaimed theatrical production Bakathir Museum at the Falaki Main Theater at AUC’s Tahrir Square campus on May 1 and 2, 2026. The partnership marks the 115th anniversary of the birth of the pioneering writer Ali Ahmad Bakathir (1910–1969), reviving his creative legacy through a contemporary theatrical vision. Directed by Ahmed Fouad, the production blends drama, music and modern visual media, moving beyond conventional documentary approaches to engage today’s audiences through a ...