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The Director of Goethe-Institute in a Visit to the Library of Alexandria

Dr. Mostafa El-Feki, Director of the Library of Alexandria, received Mrs. Sabine Erlenwein, the new Director of Goethe Institute in Alexandria. Dr. El-Feki expressed his delight at meeting Mrs. Erlenwein, as the two directors discussed the role of cultural institutions in strengthening dialogue ...

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BA Closed on Prophet's Birthday

On the occasion of the Prophet's Birthday, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina announces that the Main Reading Area will be closed to the public on Thursday, 29 October 2020. Regular opening hours will resume starting Sunday, 1 November 2020. ...

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‘Al-Hezb El-Comedy’ at the BA

The Arts Center, affiliated to the BA Cultural Outreach Sector, presents a standup comedy show by ‘Al-Hezb El-Comedy’ Troupe. The show will take place on Saturday, 31 October 2020, at 8:00 pm, in the BACC Great Hall. It is worth mentioning that ‘Al-Hezb El-Comedy’ is a theatrical movement that ...

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A Rare Manuscript on the Coptic Calendar by ‘Sheikh al-Bashtaky’ at the BA

The BA Center for Coptic Studies organizes the first lecture of its Coptic cultural season entitled “A Rare Manuscript on the Coptic Calendar by Sheikh al-Bashtaky.. the 17th Century.” The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Basilious Sobhy, Lecturer at the Clerical College in Cairo. The lecture will ...

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Alexandria’s Mosaic: Art, Creativity, and Message

The Antiquities Museum, affiliated to the BA Cultural Outreach Sector, organizes a forum entitled "Alexandria’s Mosaic: Art, Creativity and Message" on Monday, 26 October 2020, at 10:00 am, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Multipurpose Hall. In this forum, a group of ...

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