The world has witnessed an unprecedented popular action in the streets of Egypt, led by Egypt’s youth with their justified demands for more freedom, more democracy, lower prices for necessities and more employment opportunities. Youth demanded immediate and far-reaching changes. This was met by violent conflicts ...
The BA holds a Celebration for Poet Farouq Shousha entitled “A Journey of Creativity” on Saturday, 29 January 2011, attended by a number of Egyptian intellectuals and poets interested in poetry and Arabic language. The Opening Session includes speeches by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library ...
The Reference Services Unit is holding its monthly play reading in Arabic on Wednesday, 26 January 2011. Participants will read El-Mekharbesheen (The Disgraceful) by Khairy Shalaby . The play is set in a small traditional café along the high way where different sorts of people gather to get some rest. It ...
The BA hosts “The Liquid Continent” Exhibition from 18 March to 5 April 2011. The Exhibition features multimedia installation that offers a contemporary perspective of three great Mediterranean cities: Alexandria, Istanbul and Venice. It explores the many aspects and faces of daily life ...
The BA Dialogue Forum organizes the Sixth Arab Youth Forum entitled “Invest in Tomorrow, Start Today” from 26 to 28 February 2011. The Forum tackles issues pertaining to capacity building and sharing experiences, in three themes, namely: Culture of Initiative and Self-Reliance; Culture of Trust and ...