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Ahmed Hamdy Mahmoud’s personal library and music collection at the BA

Alexandria, 27 July 2005— The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has recently procured an exclusive donation from the collection of Professor Ahmad Hamdy Mahmoud’s personal library and music collection. It includes approximately 3000 books on numerous subjects and an impressive collection of classical music ...

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Lecture on Islam and challenges of the era at the BA

Alexandria, 25 July 2005— Saturday, 23 July, witnessed a lecture on Islam and the challenges of the era, featuring Professor Mahmoud Hamdy Zakzouk, Minister of Al Awqaf and Chairman of The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. Professor Zakzouk resolved to commence his lecture with a minute of ...

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Cancellation of the International Summer Arts Festival events

Alexandria, 24 July 2005— In solidarity with the Egyptian public’s mourning over the recent events that took place in Sharm El Sheikh, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has cancelled its events of the Fourth International Summer Arts Festival during the period from 24 to 27 July. Shows are set to resume ...

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Public Information Center launched at the BA

Alexandria, 21 July 2005— The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) launched the new Public Information Center (PIC), in collaboration with the World Bank, on Tuesday, 19 July. The event witnessed the signing of the agreement between Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Mr. ...

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Hieroglyphics course for children and youth

Alexandria, 20 July 2005— The Calligraphy Center in collaboration with the Young People’s Library at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), is organizing the fourth hieroglyphic course for children and youth. The course will feature Dr. Rania Marzipan, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of ...

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