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Workshop on AI in Media at the BA

The BA Technical Skills Unit, in collaboration with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport , is organizing the fourth of their joint events for the 2025 season, a workshop entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Media” on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at 11:00 am, in the Fourth ...

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The BA Mourns the Passing of Prof. Magdy Nagy, One of the Founders of the Library's Information Technology Sector

With a heavy heart, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina mourns the loss of Prof. Magdy Nagy, Professor at the Department of Computer and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, and one of the founders of the Library’s Information Technology Sector, who passed away today, ...

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The BA Signs a Cooperation Agreement with the Literature Association in Saudi Arabia

Prof. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has signed a cooperation agreement with Prof. Hatem Fahd Al-Ruwaithy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Literature Association in Medina, Saudi Arabia.  Zayed pointed out that the areas of cooperation under this agreement ...

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“Documenting Cities” at the BA International Book Fair

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has organized a seminar entitled “Documenting Cities” with the aim of highlighting youth initiatives to promote urban heritage and archaeological sites, as part of the cultural program of the Library’s 20 th International Book Fair. The seminar was delivered by Mina ...

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“How to Understand the Media”… A Workshop at the BA International Book Fair

As part of the cultural program of the 20 th Bibliotheca Alexandrina International Book Fair, a workshop entitled “How to Understand and Deal with the Media” has been conducted, addressing the nature of the media and its role as a fundamental pillar in building and developing societies, shaping ...

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