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BA Takes Part in Omani Narrative Review Anniversary Celebration

Established in September 2014, the Omani Narrative Review celebrated its one year anniversary on 26 October. Representing the BA Narrative Review during the celebrations was its supervisor Mounir Oteiba and its founder Hossam Abd el-Kader, a journalist and Consultant for the BA Special Projects ...

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Exceptional BA Opening Hours on Wednesday, 28 October 2015 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

On Wednesday, 28 October 2015, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina will be open to the public from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Regular opening hours will resume starting Thursday, 29 October 2015. ...

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Serageldin Delivers Lecture at World Congress of the World Federation for Mental Health

Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the BA, delivered a lecture titled “Searching for Balance: Mental Health in a Changing World” at the 20th World Congress of the World Federation for Mental Health, held from 16 to 19 October in Cairo, Egypt. In his speech, Dr. Serageldin said that defining mental ...

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Thunder Storm Hits Alexandria with Catastrophic Effects on the City

The Library of Alexandria remains intact and safe despite the heavy rains and thunder storm. It is business as usual in the BA. The Library continues to receive visitors in its main Reading Area, exhibitions, and museums. All the Library collections, equipment, and furniture remain intact, and we ...

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BA to Take Part in Jeddah Book Fair

The BA is set to take part in the Jeddah International Book Fair which will be held for the first time in December. With this participation, the BA aims to introduce the Saudi public to its publications and acquaint Saudi intellectuals with the services it offers, such as free digital libraries for ...

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