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BA Takes Part in Algerian Book Salon for the First Time

For the very first time, the BA will take part in the Algerian Book Salon, held from 29 October until 7 November 2015 upon the invitation of the Algerian Ministry of Culture and Dr. Azzedine Mihoubi, the Algerian Minister of Culture. Dr. Mihoubi is considered to be one of the most prominent ...

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5^th Min Fat Ademoh Tah (He Who Abandons His Past is Lost) Festival at Sinnari House

The BA Sinnari House (Cairo) organized the 5 th Min Fat Ademoh Tah (He Who Abandons His Past is Lost) Festival—an international forum for Egyptian and international craftsmen and folklore artists. The festival highlights various crafts, including mats, carpets, pottery, ceramics, shells, ...

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BA Takes Part in an Extensive Scientific Debate at the Institut d'Égypte

Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the BA, took part in an extensive scientific debate at the Institut d'Égypte in Tahrir Square alongside an elite group of scientists as a part of the BA initiative on Thursday, 15 October 2015. The discussions revolved around genetic engineering, modern methods ...

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Exceptional BA Opening Hours on Monday, 19 October 2015 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

On Monday, 19 October 2015, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina will be open to the public from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Regular opening hours will resume starting Tuesday, 20 October 2015. ...

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President Anwar Sadat’s Life Featured in New BA Culturama

On the anniversary of the great October War and the anniversary of President Anwar Sadat’s death, a new culturama will be displayed featuring the late president’s life. The culturama will remain on display throughout the month of October. It will run directly after the main culturama from 12:00 ...

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