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New Publication: Early Islamic Historiography Between Oral Transmission and Written Documentation (The School of Medina as a Model)

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies has released the second volume in its Studies in Islamic History and Civilization series, titled Early Islamic Historiography Between Oral Transmission and Written Documentation (The School of Medina as a Model) , authored by Dr. Yasser Nour, ...

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The BA Opens its 21^st International Book Fair

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has opened the 21 st edition of the Library’s International Book Fair, accompanied by Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria, and Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel-Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, in the presence of a select group of ...

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The Cultural Program of the 2026 BA International Book Fair

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has announced that the cultural program taking place on the sidelines of the 21 st edition of the Library’s International Book Fair 2026—which runs from 6 to 20 July— is rich and diverse, featuring 410 events, with the participation of more ...

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The BA Showcases Egyptian Antiquities Abroad in the Film Eyes of Egypt

The BA Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage has released its new documentary Eyes of Egypt . The film is a special release within “Aref” heritage series and marks the first installment of a series of five documentaries that tell the story of Egyptian treasures scattered across ...

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The BA Prepares to Launch its 21^st International Book Fair

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is preparing to launch the 21 st  round of its International Book Fair, which will take place from 6 to 20 July 2026, in collaboration with the General Egyptian Book Organization and the Egyptian and Arab Publishers Association. Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the ...

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