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The BA Mourns Dr. Mohamed Saber Arab, Former Minister of Culture

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina mourns Dr. Mohamed Saber Arab, former Minister of Culture, who passed away on Sunday, 14 December. Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – on behalf of the Library staff – extends his sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. ...

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The BA Hosts “Alexander the Great: Back to Egypt”

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina hosted a seminar entitled “Alexander the Great: Back to Egypt”, in the presence of its director Dr. Ahmed Zayed; Mr. Νikolaos Papageorgiou, Ambassador of Greece to Egypt; and Vice Admiral Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria. The seminar was presented by Heba El-Rafey, ...

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A Seminar on the Impact of AIDS on Egyptian Women

The BA Women Studies and Social Transformation Program, in collaboration with the Media and Population Education Department at the Ministry of Health's East Medical Zone, is organizing a seminar on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Conference Center – Lecture Hall. The ...

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Conclusion of the Women Entrepreneurs League

As part of the collaboration between the Women Studies and Social Transformation Program, ICEALEX, and the Alexandria Business Women Association (ABWA), the Women Entrepreneurs League concluded on Thursday, 11 December 2025. The league is a program that aims to empower women and support start-ups ...

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New Round of the “Book and Screen” Literacy Program at the BA

The BA Library Sector is organizing the fifth experimental round of the “Book and Screen” literacy program, which includes teaching reading and writing, basic arithmetic, and how to use mobile phones. The program will start in January 2026 and continue until November 2026. Classes will be available ...

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