Opening of Diyarna Handicrafts Fair at the BA
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Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, accompanied by Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria, and Dr. Margaret Sarofim, Deputy Minister of Social Solidarity, has opened Diyarna Handicrafts Fair, which is hosted by the Library’s Women Studies and Social Transformation Program — in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, from 15 to 19 June 2026.
Dr. Zayed said that hosting the Fair at the Library is part of the latter’s effort to support traditional crafts and Egyptian creativity, as it is committed to encouraging development and community work in its capacity as a member of the National Alliance for Civil Development Work. He noted that the crafts on display represent outstanding examples of folk creativity and reflect the skills of Egyptian women and those engaged in this field.