THE FIRST public library to be built in the Arab world, Dar Al-Kutub has made a dramatic return. Built in 1904, one of Egypt's finest symbols of culture and education emerged into full view this week for the first time in six years following major reconstruction. The revamp has paid off as an audience that included President and Mrs Hosni Mubarak attested

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