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BA Closed to the Public on 30 June 2016

We would like to inform you that the Bibliotheca Alexandrina will be closed to the public on Thursday, 30 June 2016. ...

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Bibliothec Alexandrina Launches “The BA African Networks”

In its continuous role as a meeting point for cultures and civilizations, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) proudly  launched its latest project “ The BA African Networks ”. The project sets a defined goal of rising to the digital challenge in order to develop African innovation through the use ...

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BA Prepares to Establish new Embassies of Knowledge in Egyptian Universities

The BA is preparing to establish new Embassies of Knowledge in Egyptian Universities. These embassies represent a replication of the full digital functionalities and privileges offered to BA visitors in order to disseminate culture, education, and knowledge all over Egypt. This initiative is ...

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ALYM: Fourth African Students Graduation Ceremony

Since its establishment, the BA has aspired to be Egypt’s window on the world and the world’s window on Egypt, while paying particular attention to Africa. Thus, the BA launched the African League of Young Masters (ALYM) Program in July 2011. The program initially focused on African students ...

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Alexandria International Festival for Contemporary Theater: Call for Participation

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina Arts Center is announcing a call for participation in the Alexandria International Festival for Contemporary Theater (3 rd Edition), which will be held from 20–28 April 2017. The festival is a new platform through which the Bibliotheca Alexandrina can introduce ...

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