Conference Hall

The Alexandria Cultural Center, in AlSilselah, over an area of 42,000 sq. meters, comprises a conference center, the Alexandria Library, an open courtyard and a garage.

The conference center, on an area of 5000 sq. meters, has an overall seating capacity of 2672. There is a large cafeteria to serve the main auditorium overlooking the sea. A smaller cafeteria caters to the other smaller halls.

The Conference center comprises:

1.The main Auditorium, 1700 seats, is a larger hall without any pillars to obstruct the view. It is a multipurpose facility with a fully equipped stage that allows for holding international and national scientific conferences, and for staging plays, concerts, ballets, and operas. There are six separate booths equipped for simultaneous interpretation in six languages.

2.Three smaller halls: the first 400 seats, and the second and third 286 each. Five separate booths for simultaneous interpretation are attached to each hall.

All the halls are equipped with audio-visual aids, closed circuit TV, air-conditioning, and direct-dial telephone services.
Other facilities concern information, security and parking areas.