U.S. Embassy in Egypt
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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USAID launches network to support female entrepreneurs in Egypt
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has collaborated with several Egyptian organizations to launch the Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) in Egypt.
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Trump emphasizes US-Egypt strategic partnership at UN meeting
President Donald J. Trump met with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt during the United Nations General Assembly.
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U.S., Egypt open new community hub for women in Imbaba
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Dorothy Shea and Giza Governor General Mohamed Kamal El Daly inaugurated the first community hub for women and girls in Imbaba, Cairo.
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Sports envoy program aims to enhance Egypt's role in global sports tourism
Egypt and the United States recently collaborated through the U.S. Department of State's Sports Envoy program, focusing on running and promoting health and fitness.
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U.S., Egypt lead multinational exercise Bright Star focusing on regional security
U.S. military forces will participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 alongside the Egyptian Armed Forces and other nations at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, from September 8 to 20, 2018.
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U.S.-Egypt workshop enhances efforts against illegal antiquities trade
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo recently completed a workshop focused on the protection of cultural property and the investigation of illegally exported antiquities.
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U.S Treasury sanctions Iranians over missile support to Yemen’s Huthis
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five Iranian individuals for providing ballistic missile-related technical expertise to Yemen's Huthis.
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Biden discusses ceasefire negotiations with Egyptian president
President Biden and President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt held a discussion today focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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US commits $45 million for bilateral assistance in Egypt
Egypt and the United States have signed amendments to five bilateral assistance agreements, amounting to $45 million.
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FBI seeks help locating two missing children from Virginia
The FBI Norfolk Field Office, in collaboration with the James City County Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is seeking public assistance to locate Amina Kandil and Belel Kandil.
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Libya's National Oil Corporation resumes operations amid international support
The governments of the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have jointly issued a statement welcoming the resumption of operations by Libya's National Oil Corporation.
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U.S. Embassy partners with El Gouna Film Festival for second year
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced a partnership between the American Film Showcase (AFS) and the El Gouna Film Festival for its second edition.
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Pompeo discusses regional security with Egyptian Foreign Minister
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Washington to discuss various aspects of the U.S.-Egypt partnership.
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Egyptian musician Dina El Wedidi announces US tour dates
Dina El Wedidi, a prominent Egyptian musician, is set to tour the United States with her band from September 15 to October 19.
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US reimposes nuclear-related sanctions on Iran following withdrawal from JCPOA
The United States has announced the reimposition of nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, reversing measures lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established on July 14, 2015.
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USAID launches career centers at Minya and Beni Suef universities
The U.S. government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the American University in Cairo (AUC), has launched career development centers at universities in Minya and Beni Suef.
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US Embassy warns expatriates after student incident in Maadi
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has reported an incident involving two expatriate students in Maadi over the weekend.
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United States-Egypt council discusses expanding trade ties
The United States-Egypt Trade and Investment Council convened in Washington, D.C. on October 29-30 to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
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Blinken discusses Middle East issues with Egyptian Foreign Minister
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to address various issues concerning the Middle East.
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Biden reflects on October 7th attack anniversary
President Joe Biden issued a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attack in southern Israel.