May God rest the soul of Abdel-Moneim El Sawy: writer, journalist, and novelist who sought in his life to be of use to the people sharing with them whatever knowledge and wisdom God bestowed upon him. After his departure we became intent that what he had offered in his life should not be stopped. So his waterwheel started turning again to quench the thirst of people for knowledge and culture.

- The Sakia (Waterwheel) of Abdel-Moneim El Sawy is a comprehensive cultural center,
   situated in Zamalek, at the end of 26th of July St., at Aboul Feda St. It comprises the Sakia
   garden, The Wisdom Hall, and The Word Hall – Word is the tool that Abdel-Moneim El Sawy
   chose to express himself with.

- The Sakia of Abdel-Moneim El Sawy has a general library, a children’s library, an electronic
   library, and a music library. In addition, it has a number of departments to teach the
   principles of art in all its branches. The Sakia is equipped with stages, cinema screens and all
   kinds of audio-visual aids.

- The Sakia is open from 7:00am until 10:00pm. Smoking is not allowed in any section of the
   Sakia, including the garden.

- The Sakia will be happy to house exhibitions by well-known artists, as well as welcoming
   exhibitions by students and beginners.

- The Sakia will hold literary and scientific seminars and will initiate areas of dialogue in all
   subjects that are useful to the people.

- The Sakia welcomes the old and the young, as well as children, both individually or in groups.

- The Sakia is a site that is intent o­n protecting the freedom of thought and freedom of its
   visitors to enjoy culture.

- The Sakia provides hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

- The Sakia is surrounded by some small parking spaces, especially o­n weekends after
   5:00pm, the end of office hours. For this reason we call upon Zamalek residents to come by
   foot, thus avoiding the parking problem