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“Science” Magazine Features an Editorial by Serageldin entitled ‘Science in Muslim Countries’

Alexandria— An article by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, on ‘Science in Muslim Countries’ has been featured in September’s issue 2008 of “Science” Magazine. Following is an abstract of the article: With more than a trillion dollars in cash and a population of ...

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Radio Interview with Serageldin at Wellcome Trust

Alexandria— A radio interview with Serageldin at Wellcome Trust will be held on 9 September 2008 on the topic of a major digitization project encompassing the Trust’s unique collection of archives, manuscripts, rare books and visual materials relating to both ancient and modern Egypt. A joint ...

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Gabon Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Visits the BA

Alexandria— Laura Jondjot, Gabon Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, accompanied by a senior delegation, will visit the BA on Friday, 5 September 2008, as a scientific and cultural landmark not only in Egypt and the Middle East, but the entire world. Dr. Ismail ...

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The Largest Islamic Architecture and Arts Book Collection Donated to the BA

Alexandria— The BA received a number of books, volumes, magazines and rare Arab and foreign encyclopedias from the special collection of late Mrs. Laila Ali Ibrahim, Professor at the American University in Cairo, donated by Dr. Mona Serageldin, Professor at Harvard University, on behalf of her ...

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The BA Issues a Catalogue on the Egyptian People’s Assembly

Alexandria— The BA issued a catalogue documenting the history of the Egyptian People’s Assembly and depicting the parliamentary life in Egypt. The Catalogue was edited by the late Yunan Labib Rizk, and is part of Egypt’s Modern History series. Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of ...

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