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BA receives donation from the General Egyptian Book Organization

Alexandria — The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) has recently received a donation from The General Egyptian Book Organization. The donation comprises 500 books which cover a variety of subjects among which are historical books, novels, poetry, history of Arab literature, index of the Turkish ...

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The Future of Muslim-Christian Relations at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) in May

Alexandria — As part of the Peace Studies Institute’s role in deepening and spreading the culture of peace and co-existence, the institute – based at the BA and affiliated to the Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement – is organizing a lecture on Tuesday, 23 May entitled Deepening ...

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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) Announces the Top Listed Candidates in the First Phase of the Research Grants

Alexandria — the BA is organizing an event to celebrate announcing the top listed candidates through the first phase of the research grants prepared by the Center for Studies and Special Programs (CSSP). The celebration will be inaugurated by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the BA, Dr. ...

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Eternal Egypt receives the Arab e-content Award

Alexandria — Last April, Dr. Fathy Saleh, Director of Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CULTNAT), a center affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, received the Arab e-content Award 2005 for the website Eternal Egypt. Dr. Iglal Bahgat, deputy director of CULTNAT, ...

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A Conference and Exhibition on the Aesthetics of Arabic Calligraphy at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA)

Alexandria — The BA held an International Conference on the Aesthetics of Arabic Calligraphy organized by the BA Calligraphy Center during the period from 9-11 May 2006. Dr. Abdel Halim Nureldine, The conference was inaugurated by the Director of the BA Calligraphy Center and Mr. Mohamed Roteil, ...

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