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Summer Vacation Reading and Workshop Program 2026

The BA Young People’s Library is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 summer program, which features a wide variety of activities led by experts in different fields. It is offering its valued members a unique and inspiring summer program that combines the joy and richness of reading with ...

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The BA Hosts the First Egyptian-Saudi Literature Forum

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in collaboration with the Saudi Literature Association, is organizing the first Egyptian-Saudi Literature Forum on 15 and 16 June 2026, as part of the Library’s efforts to promote cultural and literary exchange between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi ...

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The 21^st Round of the BA International Book Fair

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina will open 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 Bibliotheca ...

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Call for Participants: Arts School Orchestra

The BA Arts Center announces a call for participants in the Arts School Orchestra, under the supervision of Maestro Shady Abdel-Salam. Requirements: Age of participants: 10 years and above. Students should be good at playing one of the following musical instruments: violin, viola, ...

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Lecture by Dr. Ahmed Zayed at the African National Libraries Forum

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is taking part in the African National Libraries Forum, organized by the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat on 10 and 11 June, under the theme: “Preserving Memory and Strengthening Cultural Sovereignty in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Dr. Ahmed ...

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