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World Maritime Day

The BA Map Library holds on Monday, 22 October 2012, a celebration of the World Maritime Day entitled “The International Maritime Organization (IMO): Centennial Anniversary of the Titanic Sinking” The celebration includes presentations by the Maritime Transport Sector; the Suez Canal Authority; ...

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A Talk on the BA at the National Library of Singapore

Invited to give a talk at the National Library of Singapore, Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, spoke of the Rebirth of the Library of Alexandria and the Future of Libraries. His talk also included a personal account of the experiences of the Library during the Egyptian ...

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“In the Footsteps of Champollion” Exhibition

The BA Antiquities Museum and the Center of Egyptology and Coptic Studies in Italy co-organize an exhibition entitled “In the Footsteps of Champollion: Archaeology, Views and Travel Experiences in the Nile Valley”, from 17 to 31 October 2012. The exhibition, which coincides with celebrations ...

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The Fifth International Forum “History of Writings, Calligraphies, and Inscriptions in the World throughout the Ages”

The BA Calligraphy Center, in cooperation with Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med), organizes the Fifth International Forum of Writings and Inscriptions entitled “The Inscriptions and Writings in the Cities and Deserts of North Africa” from 16 to 18 October 2012. The Forum aims ...

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Short Story Contest- Season Two

Sponsored by Diwan Bookstore, the BA launched season two of the Short Story Contest in both English and Arabic for age 16 and above. Proposed short story should be original, with correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Deadline for sending the works is 11 November. Winners will be ...

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