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The BA and the National Center for Translation Present “Alexandria in the Languages of the World” as Part of the Book Fair’s Program

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in collaboration with the National Center for Translation, organized a seminar titled “Alexandria in the Languages of the World” as part of the cultural program of the 21 st edition of its International Book Fair. The seminar was moderated by Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director ...

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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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