Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, was quoted as saying that teachers are the basis for the development of nations, and highlighted the importance of raising their competence and efficiency to cope with the advancement in educational methods. His address was part of “Teachers First” event organized by the BA, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education. Participants included Dr. Mohammed Omar, Deputy Minister of Education for Teachers’ Affairs; Ms. Amal Abdel Zaher, Deputy Minister of Education in Alexandria; Colonel Hazem Badreldin, Representative of the Northern Military Region; General Ahmed Bassiouny, Representative of the Governor of Alexandria.