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Salah Jaheen in "Salon El-Qahera"

Alexandria— This week's "Salon El-Qahera" TV show, presented by Dr. Ismail Seragedlin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, will host distinguished guests to speak on Salah Jaheen, a leading Egyptian poet, lyricist, playwright and cartoonist. Salah Jaheen was born in 1930 in Shobra ...

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The BA Issues a Popular Edition of "The Marvels of Arabic Calligraphy in the Al-Busiri Mosque”

Alexandria— The BA issued a popular edition of "The Marvels of Arabic Calligraphy in the Al-Busiri Mosque”, in an attempt to disseminate knowledge among the public. Dr. Khaled Azab, Deputy Director of the Calligraphy Center, stated that the book is the first edition of a series of research ...

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Mother of the President of the Republic of Georgia Visits the BA

Alexandria— Dr. Jiolie Alasania, mother of the President of Georgia, accompanied by Dr. Manana Sandza, both are among the dignitaries in Georgia, will visit the BA, Tuesday, 25 September 2007, as one of the cultural and scientific landmarks in the entire world. Ambassador Hagar Islambouly, ...

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Personal Donations from All Over the World to the BA

Alexandria— the BA received collections of book donations from all over the world. The BA received a rare book by Mahmoud Bin Omar El-Zamakhshary, donated from Ms. Nashwa Mohamed Ibrahim, Director of the Port Said National Museum. Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, also donated a ...

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Juma Al-Majid Heritage and Culture Center Donates Valuable Books to the BA

Alexandria— The BA Donation Unit received a donation from Juma Al-Majid Heritage and Culture Center in Dubai, amounting to 58 books. Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Head of the BA Library Services Sector, stated that this is not the first donation made by Al-Majid Center, and that the last donation included ...

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