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“Islamic Civilization in Al-Andalus” Seminar: Call for Participation

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in collaboration with Al-Babtain Foundation in Kuwait, is organizing its annual Andalusia Day seminar. This year’s seminar is titled “Islamic Civilization in Al-Andalus”, and it will be held on 27–28 July 2016. This year’s seminar comes in honor and commemoration of a ...

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BA Children Choir Participates in the International Children’s Choir Festival in Germany

The BA Children Choir—led by its Romanian Choir Master Rodica Ocheseanu and accompanied by pianist Mina Nabil —participated in The 6th International Children’s Choir Festival, which was held in Dresden, Germany, from 28 April to 3 May 2016. In addition to Egypt, the only Arab country to ...

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Launch of International Museum Day 2016

Museums around the world celebrate annually The International Museum Day 18 May 2016. This event highlights the role of museums in raising public awareness about the need for a society that is less wasteful and more cooperative. International Museum Day draws the attention of both the general ...

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Egyptian Team Wins Big at 2016 Intel ISEF

For the fourth consecutive year, the Intel Bibliotheca Alexandrina Science and Engineering Fair (Intel BASEF) teams won two of the top positions in the 2016 International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), which was held from 8 to 13 May 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The Egyptian teams ...

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BA Documents the Life of Sheikh Muhammed Rifat, Heaven’s Guitar

The BA has started documenting the history and life of Sheikh Muhammed Rifat, also known as “The Miracle’, in cooperation with his granddaughter. The documentary collection of Sheikh Rifat includes several pictures of his recitals as well as personal pictures of him and his family. It also includes ...

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