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Cancellation of the International Summer Arts Festival events

Alexandria, 24 July 2005— In solidarity with the Egyptian public’s mourning over the recent events that took place in Sharm El Sheikh, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has cancelled its events of the Fourth International Summer Arts Festival during the period from 24 to 27 July. Shows are set to resume ...

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Public Information Center launched at the BA

Alexandria, 21 July 2005— The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) launched the new Public Information Center (PIC), in collaboration with the World Bank, on Tuesday, 19 July. The event witnessed the signing of the agreement between Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Mr. ...

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Hieroglyphics course for children and youth

Alexandria, 20 July 2005— The Calligraphy Center in collaboration with the Young People’s Library at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), is organizing the fourth hieroglyphic course for children and youth. The course will feature Dr. Rania Marzipan, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of ...

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The Reading for All campaign’s fifteenth anniversary at the BA

Alexandria, 18 July 2005— Sunday, 17 July 2005 witnessed the celebration of the 15 th anniversary of the Reading for All campaign. The festival was attended by H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, Chair of the Higher Committee of the Reading for All campaign and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Library ...

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Hong Kong Book Fair 2005

Alexandria, 17 July 2005— The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is participating in the Hong Kong Book Fair 2005, 20-25 July 2005, within the wing dedicated to Egyptian culture. The section will present Egyptian publications translated into Chinese and English. BA will be displaying a large collection ...

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