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Arab Astronomers Exhibition at the BA

Alexandria— The BA History of Science Museum hosts an Exhibition entitled “Arab Astronomers”, focusing on the Arab Scientists and their contributions to Astronomy. An inauguration Ceremony takes place on 6 December 2009. The Exhibition is held during the Arab Astronomers Week, and is a part of ...

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UNESCO Director at the BA

Alexandria— Ms. Irina Bokova, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visits the BA, on Monday, 7 December 2009, accompanied by a high profile delegation. Ms. Bokova will be received by the BA Director, Dr. Ismail Serageldin, who will take the ...

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Serageldin Lectures at Stanford University

Alexandria— Stanford University held a special event on Wednesday, 2 December 2009, in honor of Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria in its campus in California, the United States. Serageldin gave two talks: “The New Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Knowledge” and “For a ...

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Short Film Screenings in December at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Arts Center organizes screenings of short films during December 2009. The Short Films Forum, held on the first Sunday of each month, screens a number of films under the theme “Films from Alexandria”, by Director Basem El-Turkey, on Sunday 6 December 2009. The screened films ...

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Pan Arab Biodiversity Conference at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) holds a Conference entitled “Pan Arab Biodiversity” on 14 and 15 December 2009. This Conference aims to confer Biodiversity issues in the Arab Region, introduce the Arabic Encyclopedia of life (AEOL) project and establish an Arab ...

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