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International Prize for Arabic Fiction Shortlist Event at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina will host the shortlist announcement of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, at the Library’s Conference Center. The long list features sixteen novels, six of which will be shortlisted. The press conference will be attended by Prof. ...

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BA Workshop as Part of the “Enhancing Ocean Heritage Governance in Egypt’s Exclusive Economic Zone” Project

The BA Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med), in collaboration with Alexandria University and the University of Edinburgh in the UK, organized the first workshop within the project "Enhancing Ocean Heritage Governance in Egypt's Exclusive Economic Zone" on Tuesday, 28 January ...

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Heavy Demand for BA Publications at Cairo International Book Fair

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina's publications at the 56 th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair witnessed a heavy demand by the public, who flocked in large numbers to the Library's pavilions during the first week of the Fair. It is worth mentioning that the BA is taking part in the Cairo ...

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A Memorandum of Understanding between the BA and the UAE’s TRENDS Research and Advisory

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory in the United Arab Emirates, signed a memorandum of understanding for cultural cooperation between both entities. The ceremony took place at the BA Center for Documentation ...

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The BA Welcomes the President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People

The BA Children and Young People's Libraries welcomed Dr. Marwa Al-Aqroubi, President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People, accompanied by Dr. Nadia El-Khouly, President of the Egyptian Board on Books for Children; and Dr. Iman Mohamed, Executive Director of the UAE Board on Books for Young ...

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