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Dr. Ahmed Zayed Opens the “Art of Living” Seminar at the BA

Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, stressed the Egyptian state’s commitment to culture and art, which was clearly reflected in the recent remarks by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who stated that “Egypt is a country of arts and creativity” and not merely “a ...

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Conference: “The Art of Living – Different Perspectives on Humankind”

Under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Center of Francophone Activities is organizing its annual conference to celebrate International Francophonie Day under the title “The Art of Living – Different Perspectives on Humankind,” on Wednesday and ...

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The BA Hosts a Seminar on British Knowledge in the History of Oman and the Mashriq

The BA Cultural Outreach Sector, in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Translation, is organizing a seminar titled “British Knowledge in the History of Oman and the Mashriq,” featuring a select group of academics and specialized researchers. The event will take place at 10:00 am on ...

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The BA Mourns the Loss of Mr. Samir Gharib, Former Head of the National Organization for Urban Harmony

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina mourns the loss of the critic and writer Mr. Samir Gharib, former head of the National Organization for Urban Harmony. Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on behalf of the Library management and staff, extends his sincere condolences to the family ...

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The Angolan Ambassador Visits the BA and Praises its Global Cultural Role

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina welcomed H.E. Maquento Sebastião Lopes, Ambassador of Angola to Cairo, accompanied by a high-level delegation, on a visit aimed at learning about the leading role played by the Library as a beacon of thought and culture in Egypt and the Arab world. Ms. Heba El-Rafey, ...

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