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Serageldin Participates in Strengthening Dialogue in the West Asia and North Africa Region

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, will join the members of the international senior advisory board of West Asia and North Africa (WANA) for their first board meeting in Amman, Jordan, on 15 October 2008. The WANA process has been launched by His ...

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"Hope for the Disabled” at the BA

Alexandria— The BA witnessed on Thursday, 9 October 2008, an event entitled "Hope for the Disabled”, hosting Nick Vujicic, one of the most inspiring models in challenging disability in the world. Nick was able to continue his education and gain the confidence of his work colleagues, despite the ...

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Serageldin Signs Cooperation Agreement with Shoman Foundation in Amman

Alexandria— Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, will sign a cooperation agreement between the BA and the Abdul Hamid Shoman Foundation in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday, 14 October 2008. The Agreement stipulates supporting and enhancing scientific research and ...

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International Librarians Discuss the Important Role of Libraries in Supporting the Freedom of Expression at the BA

Alexandria— Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Head of the BA Library Sector, inaugurated “The Role of Libraries in Freedom of Expression, Tolerance, and Access to Information” Conference on Tuesday, 7 October 2008 at the BA. The Conference is co-organized by the International Federation of Library ...

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The InWEnt Regional Arab Alumni Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The BA, in cooperation with Capacity Building International (InWEnt gGmbH), is organizing the First Arab Regional, Interdisciplinary Conference for the InWEnt Alumni on the subject of “Networking and Innovation”, from 29 October to 1 November 2008 at the BA. Dr. Salah Soliman, BA ...

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