About Alexandria

The Pearl of the Mediterranean


Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean, site of Pharos lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony and Cleopatra’s tempestuous romance, Alexandria offers fascinating insights into its proud Greek past, as well as interesting mosques, the casino strip of the Corniche, some lovely gardens and both modern and traditional hotels.

The city, once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a center of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE. One of Egypt’s largest cities, Alexandria is also its principal seaport and a major industrial center. The city lies on the Mediterranean Sea at the western edge of the Nile River delta, about 114 miles (183 km) northwest of Cairo.

Alexandria has long occupied a special place in the popular imagination by virtue of its association with Alexander and Cleopatra. Alexandria played an important role in preserving and transmitting Hellenic culture to the wider Mediterranean world and was a crucible of scholarship, piety, and ecclesiastical politics in early history. Alexandria remained an important center of naval operations, maritime commerce, and craft production. As late as the 15th century, the city prospered as a transit point in the trade conducted between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean basin.

Alexandria offers all chances for entertainment, Culture, business and education...
It's a story you will want to retell to all your friends and family.


 

About AIDC

Dentistry In the Cradle of Civilizations
The 23rd AIDC: 48 years & Still Going…

The world of dentistry will be descending upon the Pearl of the Mediterranean, Alexandria, holding its 23rd Alexandria International Dental Congress in “The Cradle of Civilizations”, Egypt. At the meeting point of the 3 continents, Asia, Africa & Europe, Egypt has been the cradle of civilizations since ancient times. The city of Alexandria is the meeting point of ancient civilizations and proudly hosts the world’s first university, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with its college scholars; Euclid, Eratosthenes, Heron, & Archimedes, to name but a few.

The Alexandria International Dental Congress started in 1979, and has been held ever since every 2 years. Historically, the Alexandria International Dental Congress is the FIRST international congress in the field of dentistry throughout Egypt & the middle east. This congress marks a milestone where major advancements in dental science, oral health care and technologies are under focus.

The mission of the AIDC is to advance the delivery of quality dental health-care. In accordance with this mission, there is a large scientific program, with some of the best clinicians and researchers from around the globe covering all disciplines, latest techniques and information. Moreover, there is an extensive exhibition featuring the products and services of national and international companies, as well as, the introduction of new technologies to help improve oral health-care.

In accordance with its mission, The Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University is welcoming all of you to its 23rd International Dental Congress.