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Manuscripts and Arabic Script-Writing in Africa

In a fruitful cooperation between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Islamic Manuscript Association, the book Manuscripts and Arabic Script-Writing in Africa was published, which comprised the work of the Arabic-Script Manuscripts in Africa Conference, held in partnership between the two ...

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The BA Publishes the Book Research into Legitimate Politics

The BA Manuscripts Center has published a book entitled Research into Legitimate Politics , written by a group of prominent Arab academics. It includes a foreword by Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the BA, and an introduction by Dr. Shawki Allam, the Grand Mufti of Egypt. The book comes as a ...

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Foundation Course on Paper Conservation at the BA

The BA Manuscripts Center and Museum organized a foundational course on the restoration and treatment of heritage paper manuscripts, which took place from 7 to 10 September 2025. The course was delivered by a select group of specialists, including Egyptian university professors as well as ...

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“The Sky as Seen by Our Ancestors”… Free Lectures and Workshops at the BA

The BA Manuscript Museum is organizing a series of free lectures and workshops for children and school students aged 9-12, entitled “The Sky as Seen by Our Ancestors”, during the summer vacation from 29 June to 31 August 2025, at 10:00 am. Through these activities, students will be able to learn ...

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“Arabic in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” in a Seminar at the BA

The BA Manuscripts Center and Museum, in cooperation with Alexandria University’s Faculty of Education, organize a seminar entitled "The Arabic Language in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" on Tuesday, 24 December 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the BACC Small Theater. It comes as part of the ...

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