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The Second Edition of “Alexandria Quantum Hackathon 2026” at the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has launched the second edition of the “Alexandria Quantum Hackathon 2026,” which is considered the region’s most prominent technical gathering in the field of quantum computing. This event saw the participation of more than 120 developers and researchers from Egypt, the ...

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Eternal Alexandria: From Ancient Stone to Digital Soul – An Immersive Experience at Qaitbay Fort

The Antiquities Museum, affiliated with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Cultural Outreach Sector, in collaboration with the Asia AI Research Institute (AAII) and the Data Science Department at Musashino University, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and the Art Research Center (ARC) ...

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Guitar Class at the BA

The BA Arts Center announces a call for new participants in its latest guitar class, held under the supervision of Dina Dawood. Target age: 9 years and above. Audition date: Thursday, 10 September 2026; 3:00 pm. Class duration: once per week (12 classes). Fees (if accepted): EGP 1500.- ...

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Homer's Epic The Odyssey

The BA Information Services Department is organizing a reading session on Homer's epic The Odyssey in both Arabic and English, followed by a discussion of its cinematic adaptations. The session will take place on Thursday, 3 September 2026, at 5:00 pm, in the BACC Meeting Room (A). The Library ...

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Tamer Ashour Concludes the BA International Summer Festival after 50 Artistic and Cultural Events

The BA International Summer Festival, in its 23 rd round, has concluded its events after a month packed with art and culture. During this month, the Library hosted more than 50 different events that included music, singing, theater, cinema, dance, workshops, and artistic gatherings, featuring a ...

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