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The Austrian TV visits the BA

Alexandria— The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is considered one of the biggest and most important cultural and scientific organizations worldwide for what it holds of facilities, what it offers to its visitors and the events and conferences it organizes which attract international and local interest. ...

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The top listed researchers move to the final phase

Alexandria — yesterday marked the event of announcing the top listed candidates through the first phase of the research grants organized by the Center for Studies and Special Programs, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.  The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of ...

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Library of Congress Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Create the World Digital Library

Alexandria — Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Library of Congress signed a memorandum of understanding by which the BA is going to be one of the founding institutions of the World Digital Library. The World Digital Library will contain content related to the history and culture of peoples and ...

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The 2006 presentation day of ICARDA

Bibliotheca Alexandrina — The 2006 Presentation Day of ICARDA, held on 7 May, not only marked a transition in the leadership of ICARDA but also a transition in the leadership of the Board of Trustees of the Center. It was also an occasion to pay tribute to the late Dr Robert Havener and for ...

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BA receives donation from the General Egyptian Book Organization

Alexandria — The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) has recently received a donation from The General Egyptian Book Organization. The donation comprises 500 books which cover a variety of subjects among which are historical books, novels, poetry, history of Arab literature, index of the Turkish ...

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