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U.S.-Egypt initiative supports MBA education for Egyptian women

Cairo – On July 18, a ceremony was held to welcome back 52 Egyptian women who completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the United States.


General Garrett discusses US-Egypt partnership during Cairo visit

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo hosted Lieutenant General Michael X. Garrett from July 15 to 17, 2017.


Tillerson praises Iraq's liberation of Mosul as a key milestone against ISIS

On July 10, 2017, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued a statement celebrating the liberation of Mosul from ISIS control.


US condemns Sinai attack that killed 23 Egyptian soldiers

The United States has issued a statement condemning the recent attacks in the Sinai, which led to the deaths of at least twenty-three Egyptian soldiers.


U.S. Ambassador Beecroft departs Egypt after completing three-year mission

Ambassador R. Stephen Beecroft has concluded his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, departing on June 30 after three years in the role.


U.S. Embassy condemns terrorist attack on civilians in Minya

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack that occurred in Minya, targeting innocent civilians.


U.S. and Egypt celebrate 70 years of Fulbright Program

Expanding educational exchange between Egypt and the United States was the central theme of an event held on May 21 by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt (BFCE).


U.S. National Guard chief discusses defense ties during Egypt visit

General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the United States National Guard, recently visited Cairo to engage with senior Egyptian officials.


U.S.-Egypt Joint Fund approves new science collaboration projects

Meeting in Cairo on April 23-24, the Board of Directors of the U.S.-Egypt Science and Technology Joint Fund approved 15 joint projects.


U.S.-Egypt maker faire draws thousands to Smart Village

An estimated 10,000 attendees gathered at the third annual Cairo Maker Faire held on April 8 at Smart Village, Egypt's leading technology and business park.


U.S. Embassy condemns attack on church in Tanta

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack on Saint George's Church in Tanta.


US Embassy condemns Palm Sunday attack on Alexandria cathedral

The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has expressed strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on St. Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria.


U.S. trade mission arrives in Cairo to boost agribusiness ties

A trade mission led by Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek has arrived in Cairo, aiming to expand agricultural trade between the United States and Egypt.


U.S. Embassy awards English scholarships to Egyptian high school students

On March 16, Adnan Siddiqi, the Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, visited Aswan to welcome many of the 640 public high school students joining the Access Program.


U.S. Consulate General opens new office space in Alexandria

In Alexandria, the U.S. Consulate General marked the opening of its new office space at the Helnan Palestine Hotel with a reception on March 11.


U.S. ambassador visits Port Said for talks on canal transits

U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft made a visit to Port Said on March 10, 2017, where he engaged with representatives from Egyptian shipping companies.


Symposium honors Egyptian women's voices on International Women's Day

On March 8, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo organized a symposium to mark International Women’s Day by celebrating the publication of "Daughters of the Nile."


Luxor expands wastewater plant with U.S. support

U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Luxor Governor Mohamed Badr attended a groundbreaking ceremony on March 6 for the expansion of Luxor's wastewater treatment plant.


Trump proclaims March 2017 as Women’s History Month

President Donald J. Trump has declared March 2017 as Women's History Month, emphasizing the nation's achievements in promoting women's participation across various sectors of American life.


U.S.-backed employment fair in Cairo draws thousands seeking job opportunities

Cairo – On February 25, the U.S. Embassy collaborated with Job Nile to host Egypt's largest employment fair.