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The BA Participates in Geneva’s International Book and Press Fair

Alexandria— The BA will participate in Geneva’s Annual International Book and Press Fair, from 30 April to 4 May 2008, with a collection of the BA and its research centers publications in Arabic, English and French, in coordination with the General Egyptian Book Organization (GEBO). The BA will ...

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Discussions on Censorship and Legal Legislations at the Beacon for Freedom Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The second session of the Beacon for Freedom Conference entitled “Circulation of Information” took place on Tuesday, 22 April, 2008 at the BA, and discussed the importance of access to information and freedom of expression. The session was moderated by Shahira Amin, TV Presenter, ...

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The BA Intends to Transform the Science Festivity into a National Festival all Over Egypt

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, inaugurated on Wednesday, 23 April 2008, the Science Festivity which is organized by the BA Planetarium Science Center (PSC), 23 -25 April 2008, at the BA. The opening was attended by those involved in the development of ...

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The BA Is Open 25 and 26 April 2008

Alexandria— The BA will be open on Friday, April 25, 2008 (Sinai Liberation Day) from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and from Saturday, 26 April, 2008 to Monday, 28 April, 2008 (Easter) from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Rare Books & Special Collections Reading Room, the Microfilm Reading Room, and the Manuscript ...

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Freedom of Expression Receives the Support of Participants at the “Beacon for Freedom” Conference

Alexandria— The first session entitled "Freedom of Expression and the Law" of the Third Conference on the freedom of expression and access to knowledge, “Beacon for Freedom” was held on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 at the BA. The session was attended by Ambassador Ali Maher, Director, BA Institute for ...

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