U.S. Embassy in Egypt
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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U.S. Consulate General reopens in Alexandria to boost regional engagement
The U.S. Consulate General in Alexandria has officially reopened as of November 1, 2016.
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USAID launches first startup weekend for women entrepreneurs in Alexandria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the first "Startup Weekend for Women" in Alexandria, Egypt.
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U.S.-Egypt economic ties strengthened by business delegation led by senior advisor
Leading a significant business delegation, Ambassador David Thorne, Senior Advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry, has arrived in Cairo.
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U.S. Embassy condemns assassination of Egyptian brigadier general
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the assassination of Brigadier General Adel Ragaai.
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U.S. congressional delegation discusses security and aid during Egypt visit
Members of the United States House of Representatives, Michael Conaway (R-TX), Ralph Abraham (R-LA), and Gwen Graham (D-FL), visited Egypt from October 16 to 18, 2016.
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U.S. Army Central Command general visits Egypt for talks on security cooperation
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo recently hosted Lieutenant General Michael X. Garrett for his second visit to Egypt as the Commanding General of United States Army Central.
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Interviewing skills workshop draws over 100 participants
Human Resources Officer David Reiter conducted an Interviewing Skills Workshop on July 19.
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Ahmed Zewail's legacy celebrated by US Embassy following his passing
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has expressed its condolences over the death of Ahmed Zewail, a prominent Egyptian-American scientist. Dr. Zewail was recognized globally for his contributions to science, notably winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in...
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U.S. envoy McGurk discusses anti-ISIL efforts with Egyptian officials
Today, Brett McGurk, the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, held meetings in Cairo with top Egyptian officials.
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U.S.-Egypt engagement highlights upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit
The United States Embassy is hosting Ziad Haider, the Department of State’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, in Cairo from May 31 to June 1.
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U.S. Embassy Cairo celebrates Independence Day with focus on Route 66
Tom Goldberger, the Deputy Chief of Mission and currently the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, addressed attendees at the 2016 Independence Day celebration.
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U.S. Navy continues search operations for missing EgyptAir flight MS804
The U.S. Navy is actively participating in the search for EgyptAir flight MS804, which disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea.
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Kerry discusses regional issues with Egypt's President al-Sisi
Secretary of State John Kerry held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.
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USAID supports restoration projects at Edfu Temple and Theban Tomb 110
U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft and Egypt's Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany have inaugurated two significant restoration projects at ancient sites in Luxor and Edfu.
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U.S. delivers first batch of MRAP vehicles to Egyptian military
Today, the first shipment of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from the United States arrived at the port of Alexandria for delivery to the Egyptian military.
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U.S. Embassy condemns attack on Egyptian police officers
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the recent terrorist attack in Helwan, which resulted in the deaths of several members of the Egyptian police services.
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U.S. Congressional delegation visits Egypt to discuss counterterrorism and regional security
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo announced the arrival of a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Congressman Michael McCaul to Egypt.
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U.S. top military official discusses security with Egypt's President Sisi
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo hosted General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during his visit to Egypt for discussions with senior Egyptian officials.
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Startup Weekend fosters entrepreneurship among Egyptian youth
Hundreds of Egyptian entrepreneurs participated in a competition this weekend aimed at educating and motivating newcomers to the business sector.
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New CENTCOM commander meets with Egyptian leaders
General Joseph L. Votel, the newly appointed Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo.