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Umayyad View of Power in the New Issue of Marased

The BA Futuristic Studies Unit has released the 31st issue of the Marased series, and it includes a study titled “The Caliphate and Rule: A Study in the Umayyad View of Power”. The study tackles the nature of the notion of caliphate as a system of power during the first epoch of Islam, and ...

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Guided Tours During the Month of Ramadan

The BA Visits Department is offering Guided Tours during the holy month of Ramadan. Tours are scheduled to be held from 11:15 am to 2:30 pm, and they will be provided in 4 different languages: English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Culturama shows will be presented from 12:00 noon to 1:30 ...

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Khaled Azab Wins State Award for Excellence

Dr. Khaled Azab, Head of the BA Central Projects and Services Sector, won the State Award for Excellence in Social Sciences for his body of work. The award was announced during the Supreme Council of Culture meeting, led by writer Helmy El-Namnam, the Egyptian Minister of Culture. Dr. Khaled Azab ...

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“Point of Discussion” BBC Program: Special Episode on Arab Universities

A special episode of the “Point of Discussion” BBC Program is going to air today on BBC Arabia TV and Radio to discuss why Arab universities are not listed among the best universities in the world. This issue was raised for discussion among a select group of specialists, along with a group of ...

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BA Launches Project to Document Faten Hamama’s Life

The BA has begun documenting the life of the late actress Faten Hamama (The Lady of the Arabic Screen), with the help of her husband Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab. The BA has received numerous pictures of Hamama throughout her career, as well as a press archive of the late actress. These efforts are part ...

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