U.S. Embassy in Egypt
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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USAID launches new family planning program with Egyptian Ministry
Cairo – In response to a request from the Egyptian government, USAID and the Ministry of Health and Population have initiated a family planning program aimed at addressing Egypt's rapid population growth.
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Tillerson discusses US-Egypt relations during Cairo visit
Rex W. Tillerson, the U.S. Secretary of State, expressed optimism about the long-standing relationship between the United States and Egypt during his visit to Cairo on February 12, 2018.
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U.S. provides EGP 2.2 million aid for Al Rawda mosque attack survivors
The United States has committed EGP 2.2 million to support survivors of the November 24 terrorist attack on a mosque in Al Rawda village, Egypt.
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Trump discusses partnership with Egyptian president
President Donald J. Trump engaged in a conversation with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt.
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USAID partners with Egypt's ministry on renewable energy education
A new curriculum focusing on renewable energy has been introduced by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with Egypt's Ministry of Education.
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Secretary Pompeo extends Ramadan greetings emphasizing unity and community
On January 16, 2025, Secretary Pompeo issued a statement on behalf of the United States Department of State to extend best wishes to Muslims worldwide for Ramadan.
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U.S. Embassy hosts Earth Day event focusing on ending plastic pollution
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo marked Earth Day 2018 on April 22 by hosting an event at the American Center at the Maadi Public Library.
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State Department lists new terrorist designations targeting global ISIS affiliates
The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of three ISIS-affiliated groups—ISIS-West Africa, ISIS-Philippines, and ISIS-Bangladesh—as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order 13224 and as Foreign...
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Kushner and Greenblatt meet Egyptian President to discuss regional cooperation
Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt have met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
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U.S.-Egypt business ties strengthened by American firms' community impact
On January 15, 2025, the Chargé d’Affaires delivered a speech at the Egyptian Community Impact Session organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and the U.S. Chamber’s U.S. Business Mission to Egypt.
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Melania Trump's Cairo visit includes cultural tours and diplomatic meetings
First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday morning.
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Pompeo extends Eid al-Fitr greetings on behalf of U.S. Department of State
On June 14, 2018, Secretary Pompeo issued a statement extending his best wishes to Muslim communities celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
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Youssra El Hawary tours US with Egyptian contemporary music
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center Stage arts exchange program, has announced the U.S. debut of Youssra El Hawary and her band.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.