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Used Books in the Alexandria International Book Fair

Alexandria— The BA Seventh Alexandria International Book Fair, held between 19 February and 4 March 2009, will host a special festival about Used Books. It aims to provide readers with these used books in the shadow of the increase in the price of books and the rising demand on rare books ...

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The BA Participates in a Cultural Exchange Project between Egypt and the United States of America

Alexandria— Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Head of BA Library Sector, announced the launch of the preparatory phase of “The Big Read” Project between Egypt and the United States of America. The project comprises a number of cultural activities from January to August 2009, including lectures, sessions, film ...

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The Sixth Edition of the Creative Forum for Independent Theater Groups at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Arts Center is organizing the Creative Forum for Independent Theatre Groups (Sixth Edition) from 1 February to 11 February 2009. Dr. Mahmoud Aboudoma, Forum Director, stated that this year’s edition has a new aura, in which transformation in quality and integration between its ...

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The Closing of “Renewal and Reform in Modern Islamic Thinking” Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The “Renewal and Reform in Modern Islamic Thinking” Conference came to a close on Wednesday, 21 January 2009 in the BA Delegates Hall. Over the course of 3 days, participants discussed several themes, namely: renewal and reform schools; pioneers and ideologies; the debate about Islam ...

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The Opening of “Renewal and Reform in Modern Islamic Thinking” Conference in the BA

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, and Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, President of AlAzhar University, opened on Monday, 19 January 2009 the “Renewal and Reform in Modern Islamic Thinking” Conference. Eminent scholars and intellectuals will be participating in the ...

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