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An Interview with Serageldin on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Alexandria— The Mediterraid Association held an interview with Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Thursday, 18 December 2008. This interview will be used in a documentary to be ...

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Al Fustat..Islamic Capital of Egypt
A Book on the History of the City which was Neglected by Researchers

Alexandria— The series “ Ketab El Youm ” issued September 2008 issue, the book "Al Fustat..Islamic Capital of Egypt" by Dr. Khaled Azab, Director, BA Media Department, and the winner of the State Incentive Award in Social Sciences for the “Bulaq Press” book. Dr. Azab stated in the foreword of ...

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The National Library and Archives (Dar al-Kuttub) and Library of Imam Bukhari Donates Books to the BA

Alexandria— The BA received a number of valuable books from the National Library and Archives ( Dar al-Kuttub ) and the Library of Imam Bukhari for publishing and distribution. Among the books donated by the National Library and Archives are books entitled “Ancient Studies in the Abbasid and ...

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The BA Establishes the Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies

Alexandria— The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies, is established as a joint collaboration between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Onassis Foundation, the Vardinoyannis Foundation and the University of Alexandria. The Center is open to scholars from around the world who are keen to ...

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The BA Celebrates the International Peace Day

Alexandria— The BA Institute for Peace Studies, affiliated to the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement is holding a celebration on the International Peace Day, on Sunday, 21 September 2008. Egyptian Actress Yousra, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador will participate in the celebration. The ...

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