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Launch of the Second Round of the BA Grand Reading Award

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, announced the launch of the second round (2025-2026) of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Grand Reading Award, which was launched last year under the theme “Live a Thousand Years with Reading.” The award was a great success, both in terms of the ...

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“Free Atelier” at the BA

The BA Arts Center announces a call for new participants in a drawing and painting class for adults, held under the supervision of Ahmed Elshafei. Target age: 15 years old and above. Audition date: Thursday, 4 December 2025; 3:00 pm. Class duration: 12 sessions/once per week. Class ...

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Director of South Korea's National Hangeul Museum Visits the BA

Dr. Ahmed Abdallah Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, welcomed Mr. Kang Jeong-won, Director of the National Hangeul Museum in South Korea, and his accompanying delegation, during a working visit that comes within the framework of activating the Memorandum of Understanding signed ...

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“Handicrafts and Traditional Art Fair for People with Disabilities” at Sinnari House

The BA Sinnari House in Cairo is organizing the third round of the Handicrafts and Traditional Art Fair for People with Disabilities and Special Needs on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 6:00 pm. It will be inaugurated by Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the BA. The fair will be held from 20 to 22 ...

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Seminar: “Women in the Heritage of Islamic Sciences and Arts”

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in collaboration with the Women Studies and Social Transformation Program, is organizing a seminar titled “Women in the Heritage of Islamic Sciences and Arts.” The event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 18–19 November 2025, from 10:00 am to ...

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