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The Merchant of Venice in Arabic a Play Reading at the BA

Alexandria— The Reference Services Unit is holding its monthly play reading session in Arabic on Wednesday, 30 April 2008. Participants will read The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. The session starts at 16:00 hrs. at the BA Arts and Multimedia Library. Participants should register ...

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The BA Is Open on 1 May 2008

Alexandria— The BA will be open on Thursday, 1 May 2008 (Labor Day) from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Rare Books & Special Collections Reading Room, the Microfilm Reading Room, and the Manuscript Reading Room will be closed on that day. For any queries, please contact the Reference Desk. ...

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International Food Fair at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex-Med) is organizing an International open-air Food Fair as part of the center’s Gastronomy in Alexandria: A Cosmopolitan Flavor in the Mediterranean program in cooperation with the Anna Lindh Foundation, in the gardens of ...

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The BA Participates in Geneva’s International Book and Press Fair

Alexandria— The BA will participate in Geneva’s Annual International Book and Press Fair, from 30 April to 4 May 2008, with a collection of the BA and its research centers publications in Arabic, English and French, in coordination with the General Egyptian Book Organization (GEBO). The BA will ...

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Discussions on Censorship and Legal Legislations at the Beacon for Freedom Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The second session of the Beacon for Freedom Conference entitled “Circulation of Information” took place on Tuesday, 22 April, 2008 at the BA, and discussed the importance of access to information and freedom of expression. The session was moderated by Shahira Amin, TV Presenter, ...

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