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Serageldin Talks about Water and Climate Change

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, gives short talks about “The Impact of Climate Change on Water Issues” pending to an invitation from the Alberta Water Research Institute (AWRI), Canada, as part of their “Celebrating Fresh Ideas” speakers’ series. The ...

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A Busy Cultural Agenda at the Alexandria International Book Fair

Alexandria— A rich cultural program takes place on the fringe lines of the BA Alexandrina International Book Fair, held from 25 February to 14 March 2010, with the participation of publishing houses and cultural institutions from several Arab countries. The guests of honor for this eighth edition ...

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Valentine’s Concert at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Arts Center holds a concert on the occasion of Valentine’s Day on Sunday, 14 February 2010, in cooperation with the Rotary Club Alexandria. Featuring the BA Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Sherif Mohie Eldin, the Concert presents a selection of the most celebrated Egyptian ...

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Serageldin Lectures at the Supreme Council of Culture

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, gave a lecture in the Supreme Council of Culture, Cairo, on Sunday, 7 February 2010, entitled “The Seven Pillars of the Knowledge Revolution”. Addressing many prominent personalities as well as a great number of young ...

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Sorry, Wrong Number in a Play Reading at the BA

Alexandria— The Reference Services Unit is holding its monthly play reading in English on Wednesday, 10 February 2010. Participants will read Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher. Leona Stevenson is the spoiled, bedridden daughter of a millionaire. The telephone is her sole connection ...

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