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At the Opening of the Francophone Arts and Cultures Conference, Dr. Moustafa Elfeki: France is the Stronghold of Culture in Our Contemporary World

Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, together with the French Ambassador to Egypt, Stéphane Romatet, and Ambassador Ibrahim El-Khouly, Head of the Francophone Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inaugurated the “Francophone Arts and Cultures: Contribution to Modernity” Conference, on 6 ...

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A Free Course for Arabic and Islamic Culture at Princess Khadija Palace in Helwan

Under the auspices of Cairo Governorate and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and as part of the latter’s effort in combatting extremism and terrorism, the Arabic and Islamic Culture Course is launched for the first time at Princess Khadija Palace in Helwan, starting from Sunday, 3 March 2019. Dr. ...

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The BA Mourns the Victims of the Cairo Railway Station's Tragic Accident

With great sadness, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Director and staff mourn the innocent victims of the Cairo Railway Station's tragic accident, and send their deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families in this unfortuante event. ...

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A Memorandum of Understanding between the BA and the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences

Dr. Moustafa Elfeki: UNESCO has a special nature due to its connection with humanity, and we are pleased to renew our mutual cooperation Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, signed a memorandum of understanding with Dr. Ghaith Fariz, Director of UNESCO Regional Bureau for Sciences and UNESCO ...

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BA Working Hours on Monday, 25 February 2019

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina announces that the B1 Level will be closed at 4:00 pm and the Main Reading Area will be closed to the public at 6:00 pm, on Monday, 25 February 2019. Regular opening hours will resume on Tuesday, 26 February 2019. ...

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