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Preparations Are Underway for the BA International Book Fair

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina started preparing for its International Book Fair scheduled from 25 March to 7 April 2019. Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, stated that this year's Book Fair will witness the participation of a large number of Egyptian and Arab publishers. He also stressed that ...

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The BA Signs Cooperation Agreement with the French National Center for Scientific Research

Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, said that Modern Egypt was born with the advent of the French Expedition, and added thatr “ Description de l'Égypte is still a witness to the cultural and scientific efforts made by the French Expedition, which was not only military.” This was part Dr. ...

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The BA Participtaes in the Cairo International Book Fair

The BA takes part in the 50 th round of the Cairo International Book Fair, and celebrates its Golden Jubilee with several publications that are available in display and sales pavilions. The BA showcases its latest publications such as The Memory of Arabs Magazine, which includes various ...

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The BA Organizes Training Courses for the Visually Impaired

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in cooperation with Hanns Seidel Foundation (Egypt Office), organizes training courses to improve employment opportunities for the visually impaired through several areas that include: Training young people on how to use the computer and handle library applications ...

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Re-opening of the Planetarium Theatre

The BA celebrates the re-opening of the Planetarium Theatre after months of upgrading, with a new advancement in the projection system using the latest laser technologies, and a renovation of the theatre to accommodate more visitors. This new projection system is the latest in planetarium operating ...

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