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The 19^th Round of “First Time #30” Exhibition

Since its inception, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has been keen to encourage creativity and support the artistic movement through several events. In this context, the annual exhibition First Time #30 is being held in its 19 th round, with the participation of 15 young artists under the age of 30, ...

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Memorial Service for Prof. Magdy Nagy at the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Alexandria University are holding a memorial service for Prof. Magdy Nagy, Professor of Computer Engineering and Systems at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, and former Head of the BA Information and Communications Technology Sector, on Sunday, 10 ...

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Workshop on Al-Muizz Street in Cairo

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in collaboration with the BA Young People’s Library, is organizing a workshop on Al-Muizz Street in Cairo, which takes place from 3 to 5 August 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the BA. The workshop will address the historical and urban development of ...

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Dr. Ahmed Zayed Wins the Nile Award for Social Sciences

Prof. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has won the Nile Award for Social Sciences, which is considered Egypt's highest cultural award. This was announced during a meeting of the Supreme Council of Culture that was held on Tuesday, 29 July, and chaired by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heno, ...

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The Seventh Issue of Hypatia Magazine: Arab Women Plunge into the Depths of Marine Science

The BA Women Studies and Social Transformation Program, in collaboration with the Arab Network for Women in Science and Technology, has published the seventh issue of Hypatia magazine, which is entirely dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Arab women in marine and ocean sciences, under ...

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