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United States pledges $13.8 million for Egypt's water sector reform

Cairo – The United States has signed a $13.8 million agreement to support Egypt's water sector as part of the country's economic reform program.


Egypt and US unveil groundwater system at historic catacombs

Alexandria – The United States and Egypt have unveiled a new groundwater lowering system at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa.


Security alert issued by U.S. Embassy in Tirana over potential threats

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, has issued a security alert concerning potential threats to the shop Ferma Ime located on Rruga Dervish Hima.


Egyptian oud prodigy Mohamed Abozekry debuts American tour

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center Stage Program, has announced the American debut of Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé.


U.S. and The Bahamas sign cooperation agreement on commercial space operations

The United States and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to support FAA-licensed commercial space operations that impact The Bahamas.


U.S. Embassy Cairo celebrates Independence Day focusing on fearless women

Thank you Dorothy, and welcome everyone, Thomas Goldberger, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, addressed attendees during the July 4th celebration in Cairo.


INJAZ Egypt collaborates with U.S. Embassy Cairo for new entrepreneurship initiative

At an event during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and INJAZ Egypt unveiled Startup Egypt, a significant entrepreneurship pipeline in the country.


Siemens supports Italy's transition to green mobility with key electrification projects

Siemens eMobility is advancing Italy's green mobility initiatives through two significant electrification projects.


Trump-Kim summit aims for peace and denuclearization

President Donald J. Trump of the United States and Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea held a historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.


U.S. Embassy Praia extends application deadline for information management assistant role

The U.S. Embassy in Praia has announced an extension of the application deadline for the position of Information Management Assistant, FSN-09.


Global Media Makers summit connects Egyptian filmmakers with U.S. industry leaders

U.S. Embassy Cairo, in collaboration with Film Independent, will host a summit on November 28th and 29th to mark the third anniversary of Global Media Makers (GMM), a U.S. film mentoring initiative.


Ambassador Haley reaffirms support for LGBTI rights during Pride Month

This June, people around the world celebrate Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) community.


U.S., Egyptian agencies collaborate on combating document fraud

Experts from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) recently convened with their Egyptian counterparts in Alexandria.


US reaffirms support for LGBTI rights during Pride Month

The United States has expressed its solidarity with individuals worldwide in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month.


Overseas voters face challenges accessing state election websites

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has issued a notice regarding difficulties faced by some overseas voters in accessing their state's online voter registration and election systems.


USAID celebrates graduation of 37 Egyptian women from MBA programs

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has celebrated the graduation of 37 Egyptian women who have completed Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees at top universities in the United States.


World Bank approves $257 million for Lebanese water supply improvements

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $257.8 million financing package to enhance water supply services in the Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon area.


Career development centers launched at Mansoura University

The U.S. government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the American University in Cairo, has inaugurated two career development centers at Mansoura University.


Secretary Pompeo congratulates Egypt on National Day

On behalf of the United States government, Secretary Pompeo extended congratulations to Egypt on its National Day, celebrated on July 23.


Sun Life earns top score for LGBTQ+ workplace equality for 16th consecutive year

Sun Life U.S. has achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 16th year in a row, earning the Equality 100 Award.