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Russian Veterans Speak about the Battle of El Alamein at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Dialogue Forum is organizing, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow, a Seminar on the history of the Battle of El Alamein and the consequential role it played in drawing the battle lines of World War II, on Thursday, 4 December 2008, in the Fourth Floor ...

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The Photographic Memory of Cairo

Alexandria— Within the Memory of Modern Egypt series, the BA has published a catalog entitled The Photographic Memory of Cairo . Edited by Dr. Khaled Azab and researcher Shaimaa El Sayeh, the catalog presents some of Cairo`s rarest photographs and depicts Cairean life throughout nearly a ...

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After its Renovation, the Manuscripts Museum Regains its Luster

Alexandria— Several new developments have taken place at the Manuscripts Museum of the BA. After restoration of its possessions and renovation of the exhibition hall, the renewed Museum was inaugurated by the President of Italy last month. Italy had previously donated to the Library special ...

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The BA Witnesses the Announcement of “Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology” (E-JUST)

Alexandria— The BA and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education co-organized the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) First Symposium, 25-27 November 2008, at the BA. On the fringe lines of the Symposium, a press conference was held with Dr. Hani Helal, Egyptian Minister ...

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Serageldin Named as Knight of the French Legion of Honor

Alexandria— On behalf of the President of France, French Ambassador to Egypt, HE Mr. Jean Felix-Pagnon decorated Dr. Ismail Serageldin, the Director of the Library of Alexandria, with the insignia of Knight of the French Legion of Honor, in a ceremony at the French Embassy in Cairo, on 24 ...

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