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France Donates One Hundred Books to the BA

Alexandria— As part of the strong cultural relations between Egypt and France, M. Denis Lebeau, the French Cultural Attaché and M. Dovert, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by a senior delegation, donated 100 titles to the BA. “This donation will be followed by a valuable donation from the ...

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Fulbright Alumni Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The BA hosts on 1 and 2 November 2009 the Fulbright Alumni Conference, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt. Entitled “Exchange Inspires Change: Knowledge Acquisition and Information Restructuring”, the Conference addresses the ...

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The BA Screens 12 Saudi Films during the Short Film Forum

Alexandria— The Short Film Forum, organized by the BA Arts Center on the first Sunday of each month, is held on 1 Sunday 1 November 2009, and screens 12 Saudi films for young filmmakers, produced since 2006. The Screening starts by Mougarad Youm (Day Like Any Day), directed by Nawaf Mehana, El- ...

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Announcing Winners of Hassan Fathi Award for Architecture

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, announced on Wednesday, 28 October 2009, Al-Alaili Villa in Ikingy Marriot, Alexandria, the winner of Hassan Fathi Award for Architecture 2009. Dr. Mohamed Awad and Architect Gamal Samaan received the award: a certificate ...

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A Lecture about the Recent Excavations in Nelson Island at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Calligraphy Center holds a Lecture entitled “Recent Excavations in Nelson Island” on Thursday, 29 October 2009. The Lecture is given by Dr. Paolo Gallo, Professor of Egyptology at Torino University, Italy, and Head of the Italian Expedition in Alexandria. Nelson Island is ...

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