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“Screen-Free Day” Initiative in a Seminar at the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized a seminar entitled “Protecting Children from the Dangers of the Internet: Towards a Screen-Free Day,” which addressed the “Screen-Free Day” initiative that encourages children and young people to stay away from screens and engage in useful activities. Speakers ...

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Donations from Spain to the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina welcomed Dr. Mohamed Ezz El-Din, Founder and President of the Academy of Ancient Egyptian Civilization in Spain, and Mr. Hamdy Zaki, tourism consultant in Spain, accompanied by a delegation of 32 members from Spain. The delegation presented the Bibliotheca Alexandrina ...

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The BA Mourns the Passing of Renowned Author Moustafa Nasr

The BA mourns with great sorrow the passing of renowned author Moustafa Nasr, who died on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on behalf of the Library management and staff, extends his sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. ...

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The BA Organizes a Workshop on the Basics of Document and Image Digitization

As part of its ongoing efforts to support digital transformation and spread the culture of digitization, the BA Digital Lab (ICT Sector) organized a workshop entitled “The Basics of Document and Image Digitization” on 5 and 6 November 2025, at the Library’s Khadija Palace in Helwan. Four of the ...

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Opening of the “Workshop” Exhibition at the BA

On Wednesday, 6 November 2025, the BA Arts School opened the 16 th edition of the “Workshop: Children and Adolescent Creativity” exhibition in the presence of the children and youth who took part in the exhibition, together with their parents and a group of artists and instructors. The exhibition ...

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