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The New Arab Debates

The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation hosts on Monday, 21 January 2013, renowned TV journalist Tim Sebastian for the televised New Arab Debates. Held in English, the debate is entitled "This house believes that Egypt is becoming dangerously divided and intolerant". On the following day a ...

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Daycare Mid-year Program

The BA Daycare holds a mid-year program for children under six years old during the mid-year vacation from Sunday 20 January to Thursday 7 February 2013. The activities vary to include mind games, coloring and drawing, handcrafts and watching cartoons. Special lectures and presentations are also ...

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Francophone Night at the BA

The BA Francophone Library holds a Francophone Night on Tuesday, 15 January 2013, mixing culture and amusement. The Night is a gathering of Francophones on the third Tuesday of each month, including diverse activities such as discussions, poetry readings, music, songs and games. For more ...

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President of the European Council at the BA

H.E. Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, visited the Library of Alexandria on Tuesday, 15 January 2013, being a cultural international landmark, within his official visit to Egypt. He was received by Dr. Yehia Halim Zaki, Cultural Advisor to the BA Director, and Dr. Sherif ...

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“The Beauty of Arabic Calligraphy” Course

The BA Calligraphy Center holds educational Arabic calligraphy courses by specialists in the field from 20 January 2013. The course is held weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Course fees: 150 L.E., and 100 L.E. for students, Arabic language and art teachers, BA staff and ...

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