News from 2017
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.
U.S.-backed employment fair in Cairo draws thousands seeking job opportunities
By Globe Banner | Feb 26, 2017
Cairo – On February 25, the U.S. Embassy collaborated with Job Nile to host Egypt's largest employment fair.
Centcom commander visits Egypt for talks on regional security
By Globe Banner | Feb 26, 2017
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.
U.S., Intel recognize young innovators at Egyptian science fair
By Globe Banner | Feb 23, 2017
Several students were acknowledged today at the award ceremony for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Cairo.
American jazz violinist Chelsey Green set to perform in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Feb 22, 2017
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.
U.S., Egypt host entrepreneurship summit to boost young entrepreneurs in Upper Egypt
By Globe Banner | Feb 17, 2017
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.
U.S. congressional delegation visits Egypt to bolster bilateral relations
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2017
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Egypt to strengthen relations between the two nations.
U.S.-Egypt partnership works on preserving ancient Egyptian plant species
By Globe Banner | Feb 9, 2017
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.
U.S., Egypt host conference to boost youth employment through public-private partnerships
By Globe Banner | Feb 8, 2017
February 7, 2017 In Alexandria, a conference aimed at promoting youth employment is being held with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and officials from Egypt's Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE).
Court halts parts of Executive Order 13769 affecting visas
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2017
An order from a U.S. District Court in Washington, issued on February 3, has halted the enforcement of specific provisions of Executive Order 13769.
U.S. condemns deadly attack on Egyptian police in Al-Arish
By Globe Banner | Jan 9, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has condemned a recent attack in Al-Arish, which resulted in the deaths of several Egyptian police officers and injuries to numerous others, including civilians.