News from March 2017
U.S. Embassy awards English scholarships to Egyptian high school students
By Globe Banner | Mar 16, 2017
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
By Globe Banner | Mar 12, 2017
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
By Globe Banner | Mar 12, 2017
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
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2017
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
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2017
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
By Globe Banner | Mar 5, 2017
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.