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A Delegation of American Congressmen Visit the BA

Alexandria— A senior delegation of American Congressmen visited the BA on Saturday, 6 January 2008, as a scientific and cultural landmark not only in Egypt and the Middle East, but in the entire world. Ambassador Hagar Islambouly, Head of the BA External Relations Sector, accompanied the ...

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Algeria the Guest of Honor of the Sixth Alexandrina International Book Fair

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, extended an invitation to HE Ms Khalida Toumi, Algerian Minister of Culture, to participate in the Sixth Alexandrina International Book Fair as the guest of honor. The Fair will be held this year in cooperation with the ...

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Commemorating Hany EL Gewaily at the BA

Alexandria— The BA is holding a one-day exhibition for Hany EL Gewaily’s works, in addition to screening a selection of his videos, followed by a seminar by critics Ola El-Shafei, Samy Rafe’, Adel El-Siwi and Waheed El-Kellesh on Sunday, 6 January 2008. Hany EL Gewaily, a photographer and ...

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Ancient Alexandrian Literature in a Seminar at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Literature and Linguistic Studies Committee is organizing a seminar on Saturday, 5 January 2008, entitled "Ancient Alexandrian Literature" attended by specialists and academics. The seminar will tackle literature in Alexandria in light of the establishment of the Library and ...

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Broadcasting Charles Aznavour’s Concert at the BA

Alexandria— Famous artist Charles Aznavour will perform two concerts in Egypt; the first will take place in Cairo Opera House and the second in Alexandria Opera House, Sayed Darwish Theatre. The BA is going to broadcast the Alexandria Opera House concert on Sunday, 6 January 2008. Aznavour was ...

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