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BA Organizes Closing Conference for the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt Project

The BA concludes the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt project events by organizing a three-day, high profile conference from 14 to 16 November 2015 at the BA Conference Center. The program, which began its activities in November 2013, is part of a joint project between the BA ...

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Cities, Antiquities, and Images of Life in the New Memory of Egypt Issue

The BA issued a new edition of the Memory of Egypt magazine; a quarterly magazine that focuses on documenting Egypt’s modern and contemporary history. This new edition will include an article titled “Bolaq Abu al-Ela: Inhabited by the Poor and Frequented by the Diplomats and the Wealthy” to shed ...

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Francophone Activities Center November 2015 Events

As part of its focus on the dissemination of the French language and culture, the BA Francophone Activities Center is organizing several events throughout November 2015. Within the framework of the 1001 Inventions Exhibitions—which is currently being held at the BA to shed light on the high value ...

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BA Takes Part in Omani Narrative Review Anniversary Celebration

Established in September 2014, the Omani Narrative Review celebrated its one year anniversary on 26 October. Representing the BA Narrative Review during the celebrations was its supervisor Mounir Oteiba and its founder Hossam Abd el-Kader, a journalist and Consultant for the BA Special Projects ...

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Exceptional BA Opening Hours on Wednesday, 28 October 2015 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

On Wednesday, 28 October 2015, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina will be open to the public from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Regular opening hours will resume starting Thursday, 29 October 2015. ...

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