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The BA participates in IFLA

Alexandria—A high-level team of The Bibliotheca Alexandrina participated in the 69 th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA General Conference and Council, which brought together more than 4,000 participants from all over the world. The IFLA World Library and ...

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The First Cinema Photo Exhibition

The Art Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina organizes the First Cinema Photo Exhibition from 7 to 31 August 2003. The exhibition contains 160 photographs that document Egyptian, Arab and International cinema through the past century. The Exhibition presents the “Famous singers of the ...

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Contemporary Islamic Synthesis

Bibliotheca Alexandrina:  October 4 -5, 2003 Islam is perhaps the most misunderstood religion today among both non‑Muslims and Muslims alike. The West views Islam as quintessentially foreign and Muslims feel estranged from the ideals and precepts that once represented the driving force and ...

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The Egyptian Contemporary Graphics

Exhibition at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has launched the “Egyptian Contemporary Graphics” exhibition, as a parallel event to the Fourth Egyptian International Graphic Trinally. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Ahmed Nawar, Director of the Plastic Arts Sector ...

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The Legacy of Abdel Rahman Badawi

Alexandria, 27 July—The Library of Alexandria has honored posthumously Dr. Abdel-Rahman Badawi, who is largely regarded as the architect of modern Arab philosophy, presenting his family with the Library’s plaque. The family donated a collection of 12,600 rare books and manuscripts that belonged to ...

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