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The BA Congratulates Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Receiving the Order of the Rising Sun

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the entire Library staff  sincerely congratulate H.E. Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, on receiving the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, which His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan has ...

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“Screen-Free Day” Initiative in a Seminar at the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized a seminar entitled “Protecting Children from the Dangers of the Internet: Towards a Screen-Free Day,” which addressed the “Screen-Free Day” initiative that encourages children and young people to stay away from screens and engage in useful activities. Speakers ...

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Donations from Spain to the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina welcomed Dr. Mohamed Ezz El-Din, Founder and President of the Academy of Ancient Egyptian Civilization in Spain, and Mr. Hamdy Zaki, tourism consultant in Spain, accompanied by a delegation of 32 members from Spain. The delegation presented the Bibliotheca Alexandrina ...

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The BA Mourns the Passing of Renowned Author Moustafa Nasr

The BA mourns with great sorrow the passing of renowned author Moustafa Nasr, who died on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on behalf of the Library management and staff, extends his sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. ...

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The BA Organizes a Workshop on the Basics of Document and Image Digitization

As part of its ongoing efforts to support digital transformation and spread the culture of digitization, the BA Digital Lab (ICT Sector) organized a workshop entitled “The Basics of Document and Image Digitization” on 5 and 6 November 2025, at the Library’s Khadija Palace in Helwan. Four of the ...

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