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The BA Signs Cooperation Agreement with the French National Center for Scientific Research

Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, said that Modern Egypt was born with the advent of the French Expedition, and added thatr “ Description de l'Égypte is still a witness to the cultural and scientific efforts made by the French Expedition, which was not only military.” This was part Dr. ...

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The BA Participtaes in the Cairo International Book Fair

The BA takes part in the 50 th round of the Cairo International Book Fair, and celebrates its Golden Jubilee with several publications that are available in display and sales pavilions. The BA showcases its latest publications such as The Memory of Arabs Magazine, which includes various ...

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The BA Organizes Training Courses for the Visually Impaired

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in cooperation with Hanns Seidel Foundation (Egypt Office), organizes training courses to improve employment opportunities for the visually impaired through several areas that include: Training young people on how to use the computer and deal with library applications ...

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Re-opening of the Planetarium Theatre

The BA celebrates the re-opening of the Planetarium Theatre after months of upgrading, with a new advancement in the projection system using the latest laser technologies, in addition to renovating the theatre to accommodate more people. This new projection system is the latest in planetarium ...

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BA Opening Hours on the Occasion of 25 January Revolution and Police Day

On the occasion of the 25 January Revolution commemoration and the Police Day, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina announces that the Main Reading Area will be open to the public on Thursday, 24 January 2019, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, and will close on Friday, 25 January 2019. Regular opening hours will ...

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