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British ambassador to end his post in Egypt within two months
British Ambassador John Casson told Daily News Egypt that he will end his post within the next two months, after he was appointed as the ambassador of the UK to Egypt in 2014. “Casson is an unusual ambassador. We used to see him engaging in social activities in the Egyptian streets and social media platforms; he was …

Number of nights spent by British tourists in Egypt increased by 63% in 2017: John Casson
British delegation to visit Cairo next week to discuss investment opportunities

In Video: 63% increase in British tourism to Egypt in 2017: Casson

UK Minister for Middle East in Cairo to discuss bilateral cooperation
The UK is Egypt’s number one economic, investment partner, strong supporter of Egypt’s economic reform, says John Casson

Queen Elizabeth receives Pope Tawadros II in “historic” meeting
The meeting follows the Pope’s visit to Italy in late April

UK seeks investments expansion in Egypt: ambassador Â
The UK’s investments in Egypt stand at $30bn

Egypt becoming an energy superpower, UK being its top oil and gas partner
Egypt has successfully restored foreign investors’ confidence in the economy, says UAE’s minister of state and CEO of ADNOC

UK commits ÂŁ1m for 3 years to support new, existing social start-ups in Egypt
The United Kingdom has committed to providing ÂŁ1m for next three years to support new and existing social start-ups in Egypt. The financial commitment will last from 2017 until 2020. The commitment is a show of confidence in both the vibrant start-up scene in Egypt, as well as the number of existing enterprises already tackling …

Continued negotiations with Egypt to restore flights: British Ambassador
UK and Russia recently sent delegations to review security in Egyptian airports

Senior British government delegation visits Cairo to discuss a Joint Plan to restart flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
“Our talks have shown very encouraging progress, with shared analysis and commitment to swift progress and shared ideas on the way forward,” says Casson

Hegazy’s UK visit focuses on counter-terrorism measures
Visit encompassed open discussions on aspects of cooperation to tackle challenges both countries face

Egypt’s economic reforms are not enough, but one step of many: British Ambassador
BP and BG investments promised during March 2015 Economic Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh exceed GCC aid

British, US ambassadors throw support behind Interior Ministry
Despite criticisms of Al-Sisi’s administration, US and UK appear to prefer business and cooperation than isolating or publicly challenging Egypt

Egypt’s economy needs FDI push for its flat battery: British Ambassador
British investors demand fair treatment from government, competition to be opened up in private sector, says Casson

European ambassadors meet top Egyptian clerics
New agreements to combat extremism through media channels

Egypt reforms to gain confidence of international business community: PM
Egyptian delegation to visit Britain in June to follow-up on investment coordination between two countries, says El-Yazal

Ambassador reassures British companies’ commitment to Egypt
The minister discussed the Economic Summit, which will take place in March, stating that the main rationale behind the government efforts is to increase domestic and foreign investments.

Canadian Embassy in Cairo follows British Embassy in security shutdown
US office remains open despite neighbouring embassy closures and Australia’s heightened warning

British Embassy in Cairo closes over security concerns
Australia also raised warning level on possible terrorist attacks in Egypt

British embassy gives vulnerable children a sheep as a gift
Ambassador hosts 50 children from Cairo-based NGO in his official residence