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Access to Information is the Right of Every Citizen...A Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The BA is organizing a conference entitled “Freedom of Information.. Access to Information is the Right of Every Citizen”, from 7 to 9 February 2008. More than 300 distinguished figures will participate in the Conference including ministers, university professors and prominent media ...

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The Youth Parliament Discusses Reading at the BA

Alexandria— The BA organized a special youth meeting entitled “Youth Parliament” on Thursday, 31 January 2008, for youth to express their ideas on pressing issues like education, reading and environmental issues. Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Head of the BA Library Sector, stated that the purpose of this ...

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An Exhibition for Distinguished Artworks of the Museum Education Program at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Antiquities Museum is organizing on Monday, 4 February 2008, an exhibition for artworks by youth and children enrolled in the museum education program, where certificates and prizes will be handed out to participants. Mrs. Mona Serry, Director of the BA Antiquities Museum, ...

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Computers and Artificial Intelligence – A Three Part Series

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, will take you on a tour of the amazing transformation taking place in the world today. A three part series of lectures covering: • Where did our computers come from? • The Search for Artificial Intelligence ...

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Arabic Calligraphy Workshop for Children at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Calligraphy Center is organizing a workshop for teaching children aged 9 to14, Arabic calligraphy during the mid year holiday at the BA Children’s Library. Dr. Khaled Azab, Deputy Director of the Calligraphy Center, stated that this workshop aims at teaching Arabic ...

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