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Teaching Hieroglyphic to Children

Alexandria— The BA Calligraphy Center, in cooperation with the Children's and Young Peoples' Libraries, will organize Hieroglyphic courses to children (ages 9-14). Dr. Khaled Azab, Deputy Director, Calligraphy Center, stated that the Hieroglyphic course creates an archeological awareness among ...

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ISIS Expands Bibliotheca Alexandrina Digital Laboratory

Alexandria— In response to the rapid expansion of ISIS projects which require specialized digitizing devices, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina digital laboratory has recently undergone major expansions in area, equipment, and personnel. The lab has been extended to assimilate a staff of up to 120 ...

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In the Seminar on Audiovisual Archives: Participants Agree on Joint Action to Preserve Human Heritage

Alexandria— The Regional Seminar on Audiovisual Archives: Audiovisual Archives in the Digital Era: A New Deal was concluded on Wednesday, 20 June 2007. The three-day seminar was co-organized by the BA and the “Institut National de l’audiovisuel” (INA). Bernard Salome, Special Representative to ...

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Egyptian Minister of Labor Visits the BA

Alexandria— HE Aisha Abdel- Hady, Egyptian Minister of Labor, and a Syrian delegation will visit the BA on Tuesday, 19 June 2007, as one of the scientific and cultural sites in Egypt. Mr. Sherif Riad, Director, Public Relations Department, will accompany the delegation in a tour of the ...

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Philosophical Aspects of "Il Senso Religioso"

Alexandria— A seminar, marking the launch of the Arabic translation of the "Il Senso Religioso" by Monsignor Luigi Giussani ,was held at the BA on Friday, 15 June 2007. The Speakers were Prof. Mario Mauro, Vice President of the European Parliament; Mr. Robert Fontolan, Director of the ...

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