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Occultation Tunis International Book Fair 2014

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Archival Image Tunisian Minister of Culture on Friday said that " the Tunis International Book Fair 2014 will be cancelled its session this year for the first time" .. amid widespread criticism of the move. " Murad Sicilian " culture minister, said at a news conference today «The decision not to organize an exhibition Tunis International Book Fair this year at the request of the Union of Tunisian publishers, especially in the absence of signs of success in the last session». The Tunis International Book Fair which was founded 35 years ago among the largest exhibitions of Arab and annually attracts a large number of Arab and foreign publishers , hosts thinkers and innovators Arabs and foreign. Murad Sicilian says «There is almost a consensus from all parties in the media and Publishers Association of Tunisian and Ministry of Culture on the lack of success of the previous session, so the agreement was signed to rethink a clear strategy to ensure success in the f

5 thousand visitors to the mobile library in "Jubail"

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festival Banner Mobile library has attracted Jubail Spring Festival about 5 thousand reader of festival visitors. the mobile Library Public Relations Officer " Abdullah Alkatiri " was explained by noting that the library keep track of the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh and it is a part of a national project to renew the relevant book and provide an opportunity for all segments of society to take advantage of library services and events varied in the forefront of public awareness of the importance of reading and the definition of its benefits at all levels and to contribute to creating a cultural environment for reading among all segments of society. Alkatiri added that the library contains three thousand books, pointing out that the majority of visitors to the library from women and children In addition to the reading tables and chairs jammed by the public, that requiring to open a list of waiting and booking. Alkatiri stressed that the mobile library designe

Deputy Premier opens 16th Bahrain International Book Fair

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Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa , while inspecting the exhibition Prime Minister (HRH) Prince " Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa " Delegated Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh " Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa " on Thursday morning (March 27, 2014) for the opening ceremony of the sixteenth Bahrain International Book Fair , which is organized by the Ministry of Culture at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre  with the participation of more than 300 publishing houses and cultural institution intellectual local Arab and international. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed that the culture given much attention by the Prime Minister for its role in the development of the consciousness of the people and upgrade them as one of the important means to enhance the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a country with a long history of civilization and openness in all areas of culture and arts. The Deputy Prime Minister toured the exhibition accompanied by the Minis

Mauritania Education Minister looking to cooperate with the King Abdulaziz Public Library

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visit of Mauritania minister and his entourage Mauritania Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. " Bakaa Abdul Malik " confirmed that the King Abdulaziz Public Library has been able to create more cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia through Arabic union Catalog , which seeks Mauritanian universities libraries to engage in its system through a database index. This was during the visit of Mauritania minister and his entourage to King Abdul Aziz public Library  yesterday, where he was received by Deputy Supervisor of the King Abdul Aziz Library General Dr " Abdulkarim bin Abdulrahman Al-Zaid " which briefed through on what it contains Library of the treasures of scientific knowledge and cultural projects leader. The Mauritania minister said "my country is witnessing a development in the field of education that seeks to establish a joint cooperation with Saudi Arabia to supply modern techniques in the framework of joint

Weekly Bulletin 3/21/2014

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monuments of Islamic civilization in Egypt Distribution libraries appliances on 4,500 families in Dhaid «intelligent pistol » not only shoots but its owner

«intelligent pistol » not only shoots but its owner

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German company " Armatix " introduced in the U.S. market pistol shoots only if it was in the hands of its owner .. it depends on the technique used to identify or radio-frequency ( RFID ). Launched on the pistol trade name (iP1) recognize its owner by wristwatch worn by the user and carries within RFID chip put the gun to standby for shoot when the distance between him and the watch does not exceed 25 centimeters. iP1-Limited-Edition The pistol becomes inactive automatically after leaving the distance to communicate with a wristwatch and and loss of radio signals. This is what happens in the case also recovered the gun from the hand of the owner  or the loss of the gun. The idea of ​​safe weapons have been discussed for many years, and suggested that other techniques lead with purpose As supplying personal arms fingerprint scanner. More Information In The Following Video :

Distribution libraries appliances on 4,500 families in Dhaid

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Culture Without Borders Project " Culture Without Borders " Project began at the end of last week to distribute the home libraries to families of citizenship in Dhaid in Sharjah .. it includes 4,500 families in various parts of the city district and its villages During the first day was the distribution of libraries to about 30 families and 50 books varied by each family. " Rashid Mohamed Al kous " general manager of the project "Culture Without Borders" emphasized that the process of distribution in the city Dhaid conducted according to plan without any problems or delays .. thanks to the cooperation of parents , staff, and facilities provided by the Branch Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in Dhaid as the official residence Libraries for the distribution of household owners. Al kous said: "Dhaid located in the heart of the central region in the Emirate of Sharjah and it is characterized by wide area of ​​agricultural land an

monuments of Islamic civilization in Egypt

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A new service provided by Blog administration . It's about The Definition of Islamic antiquities sites around the Arab world. We Will sailing in many countries including "Turkey.. Morocco .. Yemen .. Iraq and many countries in the great Arab world". today we begin with " Egypt " A beacon of Islamic civilization : This is A detailed maps of the locations of Islamic Archaeology in Cairo, two Plates From Egyptian Survey Authority In 1951. The first Plate For Full View Click on the image The Second Plate This content is taken from : Islamic Archaeology Blog

Weekly Bulletin 3/7/2014

Dogs in libraries to encourage children on reading publishing house "Brill" and Bibliotheca Alexandrina collaborate in boosting Arabic digitization National Library of Iran sign memorandum of understanding with Foreign entities and local Meeting of the "National Authority for Quality" to set standards program for libraries in faculties of Arts (Egypt)

Meeting of the "National Authority for Quality" to set standards program for libraries in faculties of Arts (Egypt)

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Dr. Magdy Kassem Met today at the headquarters of the National Authority to ensure the quality of education and accreditation preparation team of academic standards for program information and libraries of the faculties of Arts. The meeting discussed : "the overall objectives of the program , graduate specifications , targeted results , comparison of the standards that are commensurate with the requirements of the era and the domestic of the local and international environment" .. so as to formulate general criteria for the adoption of the quality of faculties of Arts. The meeting was chaired by " Dr. Magdy Kassem " Chairman of the National Authority to ensure the quality of education and accreditation , with the presence of " Dr. El Sawy Ahmed " professor at the Faculty of Arts University of the Suez Canal and " Dr. Osama El Sayed " professor of library of Arts Cairo University .

National Library of Iran sign memorandum of understanding with Foreign entities and local

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National Library of Iran A spokesman for documents Foundation and the National Library of Iran Announced that Iran signed a memorandum of understanding with 52 Foreign entities and 120 with local institutions; as well as bank up the receipt of a map of Iran dating back to the sixteenth century. " Inayat salarian " emphasized on sign 52 a memorandum of understanding with the authorities; pointing out that it is usually the signing of one a memorandum every month with foreign countries, as well as an extension of the notes which ends on time. He pointed to some of these notes and said that his organization has signed memorandums with the national libraries of ( Shanghai , Bruce German , South Korea , the Russian State Library , Tunisia   , Armenia , Poland , Ukraine , France , S outh Africa , tajikistan , the Vatican , the  Library of Congress and at last the British Library ) he said that holding these notes contributes to the strengthening cultural links Where

#publishing_house "Brill" and #Bibliotheca_Alexandrina collaborate in boosting #Arabic_digitization

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Arabic manuscript Bibliotheca Alexandrina cooperated with the Dutch publishing house " Brill " in the establishment of a training workshop for the digitization of Arabic texts, the event took place in Leiden, The Netherlands . This collaboration came in the framework of celebration of House Brill for publication in the 400 th anniversary for the dissemination of the Arabic language ... it was chosen as the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to participate in the event for being a pioneer in the dissemination of Arabic content digitally and promotion for more than ten years and their experience of excellence in the field of digitization of Arabic texts. Workshop brought together a number of participants from different countries such as Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Russia in addition to the various libraries and institutes in Europe. the participants Were informed during the workshop on the latest digitization techniques developed by Bibliotheca Alexandrina

#Dogs in libraries to encourage children on reading

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An Estonian woman pointed to "project being worked on in the libraries of the country, aims to encourage children to read and to increase confidence in themselves" pointing out that "reading aloud among a number of dogs in the library is a project which aims to encourage the boys". Dogs in library help children to read Responsible for this project " Iowa Roots " said : (reading aloud in front of a dog is a great way keep track with the boys who have problems with reading, or who do not enjoy the confidence of their own, Dogs listen silently, it will not make any criticism other than children and adults, and therefore these sessions help children to gain self-confidence and to express themselves freely).

Weekly Bulletin 2/28/2014

"Al-aqsa Mosque Library" in #Jerusalem enters the #digital_era    Because of #Jewish #religious_books - U.S. court went to #Russia final ultimatum Destroy copies of the diary #Anne_Frank in Libraries various parts of #Japan - See more at: http://maktabios.blogspot.com/2014/02/destroy-copies-of-diary-annefrank-in.html#sthash.zOZmQfmV.dpuf   Destroy copies of the diary #Anne_Frank in Libraries various parts of #Japan Because of #Jewish #religious_books - U.S. court went to #Russia final ultimatum - See more at: http://maktabios.blogspot.com/2014/02/because-of-jewish-religiousbooks-us.html#sthash.rEXwAGmS.dpuf "Al-aqsa Mosque Library" in #Jerusalem enters the #digital_era - See more at: http://maktabios.blogspot.com/2014/02/al-aqsa-mosque-library-in-jerusalem.html#sthash.XexqzIpt.dpuf "Al-aqsa Mosque Library" in #Jerusalem enters the #digital_era - See more at: http://maktabios.blogspot.com/2014/02/al-aqsa-mosque-library-in-