U.S. Embassy in Egypt
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Centcom commander visits Egypt for talks on regional security
General Joseph L. Votel, Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), is in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian senior leaders focused on regional security.
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U.S., Intel recognize young innovators at Egyptian science fair
Several students were acknowledged today at the award ceremony for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Cairo.
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American jazz violinist Chelsey Green set to perform in Egypt
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is preparing to welcome American violinist Chelsey Green and her band, the Green Project, as they embark on their first tour of Egypt.
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U.S., Egypt host entrepreneurship summit to boost young entrepreneurs in Upper Egypt
Hundreds of Egyptian entrepreneurs gathered in Sohag for a summit hosted by Markade LLC, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
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U.S. congressional delegation visits Egypt to bolster bilateral relations
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Egypt to strengthen relations between the two nations.
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U.S.-Egypt partnership works on preserving ancient Egyptian plant species
Dr. Gayle Volk, a Senior Researcher at the United States Department of Agriculture's National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, is currently in Egypt to collaborate with local scientists and researchers.