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Inspiring Young Minds: A Journey Through Ancient & Modern Egypt

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The Egyptian Cultural & Educational Bureau in Washington, D.C. was pleased to attend the Embassy Breakfast hosted by Events DC on Wednesday, January 28, bringing together embassies and international partners to reflect on achievements and look ahead to future collaboration.

The discussion highlighted the 2025 milestones, including Egypt’s successful participation in Passport DC and the Embassy Chef Challenge, both of which showcased Egypt’s rich culture, heritage, and culinary traditions to thousands of visitors across the District.

We were also delighted to engage in conversations around plans for 2026, with Egypt set to participate once again in Passport DC on May 2, 2026. We look forward to building on past successes and continuing our collaboration with Events DC to present vibrant and authentic Egyptian cultural experiences to the Washington, D.C. community.

Our sincere thanks to Events DC for the invitation and for their continued partnership in celebrating global cultures and strengthening cultural diplomacy in the nation’s capital.

The Egyptian Cultural & Educational Bureau hosted a lively and engaging online celebration of World Arabic Language Day, titled “Arabic Language: Heritage, Identity, and Contemporary Creativity.”
The event was presented by Lamees Fadl, Lecturer in Arabic and English Language Literature at the City University of New York (CUNY).
Moderated by Dr. Essam Elbadry, Professor at St. John’s University, the session brought together participants from several countries, highlighting the truly global reach and enduring appeal of the Arabic language.
Throughout the event, guests were taken on an enjoyable journey through the history of Arabic, exploring its deep cultural roots, global influence, and vital role in shaping knowledge, identity, and civilization across centuries.
The session was made even more dynamic through an interactive general knowledge competition, which sparked enthusiasm, friendly exchange, and active participation, alongside meaningful dialogue between the presenter and attendees.
One of the most inspiring moments was a series of short videos featuring non-Arabic speakers who have studied Arabic, sharing their personal experiences and demonstrating their impressive language skills—powerful proof of the Arabic language’s ability to connect people across cultures and backgrounds.

Grateful for an outstanding visit to Webster University, St. Louis, on September 17–18 and for a truly inspiring day in St. Louis. My sincere thanks to President Tim Keane, Provost David Schmidt, the Deans, Dr. Lisa Blazer, Esmarat, and Suada for the warm welcome and seamless coordination.
Proud to share that we laid the groundwork for collaboration with Egyptian universities across multiple programs—excited for what’s ahead.
While in St. Louis, we visited the St. Louis Mosaic Project at the World Trade Center, where Suzanne Sierra and Annie shared how their team supports foreign-born newcomers and turns challenges into opportunities for the broader community—remarkable work. We also experienced the iconic Gateway Arch, and wrapped up with an unforgettable Bosnian meal at J’s Pitaria.

We were honored to host 70+ young professionals for a special cultural networking event arranged by Things To Do®, the premier organization for young professionals, held with the great support of the Embassy of Egypt and our partner EGYPTAIR.
Guests enjoyed a brief showcase about Egypt, explored our mini-museum and in-office photo exhibit, and then dove into an authentic Egyptian food tasting—huge thanks to Sherin Kitchen and Yalla Koshary for serving favorites like koshary, bessara, hawawshi, Egyptian-style liver, and more—ending on a sweet note with Om Ali.
The evening came alive with a vibrant Egyptian performance by Mohamed Aly and his team, who had everyone on the dance floor.
We’re thrilled that many attendees are already planning trips to Egypt in early 2026 to experience the real Egypt for themselves. Thank you to all our partners and guests for making this such a memorable celebration of culture and connection. Special thank to our lovely photographer Omar Essam (@al-mulook.pixieset.com). I'm alway grateful to the effort done by my colleagues in the office, Ahmed Sharaf, Dalia Zaher, and Mostafa.
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A one-of-a-kind evening with Omar Taher
The Egyptian Cultural & Educational Bureau in Washington—in partnership with our bureaus in London, Berlin, and Montreal, and with our national carrier EgyptAir—hosted a unique virtual conversation with the beloved writer Omar Taher. One magical hour flew by as Omar answered questions from our global Egyptian community about his personal journey, writing style, creative influences, and his vision for culture in Egypt—plus much more.
The session was graciously moderated by the lovely Mahinour Elmasray, who guided a warm and elegant conversation. Omar even shared a few creative “secrets” and gave us a delightful tour of his personal library.
 

استضاف المكتب الثقافي والتعليمي المصري في واشنطن — بالتعاون مع مكاتبنا في لندن وبرلين ومونتريال، وبالشراكة مع الناقل الوطني "مصر للطيران" — لقاءً افتراضيًا مميزًا مع الكاتب المحبوب عمر طاهر.

استمرت الجلسة لمدة ساعة واحدة مرت سريعًا في أجواء ممتعة، أجاب خلالها عمر على أسئلة أفراد الجالية المصرية حول رحلته الشخصية، وأسلوبه في الكتابة، وتأثيراته الإبداعية، ورؤيته للثقافة في مصر، إلى جانب موضوعات أخرى متعددة.

أدارت اللقاء باقتدار الصديقة ماهينور المصري، التي قادت حوارًا دافئًا وأنيقًا مع الضيف. كما شارك عمر بعضًا من “أسراره الإبداعية” واصطحبنا في جولة لطيفة داخل مكتبته الشخصية.

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