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FCDO travel advice: Egypt
Guidance for British people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including how to stay safely in Egypt and information on returning to the UK.
UK’s Defence Senior Advisor concludes visit to Egypt
Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, UK Chief of Defence Staff’s Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa has concluded a three-day official visit.
UK businesses & Egypt government discuss green economy investment
The Department for International Trade at the British Embassy in Cairo organised the first Green Economy webinar for UK businesses in Egypt.
UK-Egypt partnership at heart of global efforts to tackle climate crisis
COP26 President and Egyptian Environment Minister held a call today to discuss collective ambitions for the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Five British-Egyptian projects nominated for the Newton Prize
For the first time, Egyptian researchers have been shortlisted for the Newton Prize, celebrating the best in international scientific research and innovation.
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UK’s Defence Senior Advisor concludes visit to Egypt
- 17 September 2020
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UK businesses & Egypt government discuss green economy investment
- 10 September 2020
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UK-Egypt partnership at heart of global efforts to tackle climate crisis
- 27 August 2020
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