Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau - Washington DC

Heartwarming Farewell and Welcome Dinner

Tuesday, 29th October, we gathered for a heartwarming farewell dinner hosted by the esteemed Egyptian Ambassador in US, his excellency Moataz Zahran, celebrating Dr. Heba Saad’s incredible contributions as the previous Egyptian Cultural Attaché and Director. As we bid her farewell, and also extended a warm welcome to me as the new director. The atmosphere was vibrant and filled with camaraderie, resembling a family gathering more than a formal event. The Ambassador masterfully facilitated friendly discussions, encouraging everyone around the table to share their thoughts, experiences, and fond memories—from heartfelt stories about our shared heritage to promising visions for the future. Laughter echoed as we reminisced about Dr. Heba's impactful tenure, and everyone shared a sense of belonging and unity. The warmth of the day was palpable, reflective of the strong Egyptian community here in the USA, and the Ambassador's genuine hospitality made us all feel right at home. I am truly honored to step into this role and look forward.

The Catholic University of America at the Egyptian Cultural Educational Bureau

The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau welcomed a visit of a group of students from the Catholic University of America together with their Arabic teacher. Prof. Dr. Heba Saad the Cultural Attaché gave a presentation about Egypt and organized a workshop for the students about Arabic calligraphy. The students learned about Arabic calligraphy as one of the intangible heritage of Egypt listed in the UNESCO heritage list, discussed its various types of scripts, and practiced their Arabic in an engaging environment.

A Horse of a Different Color

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Celebrating the Egyptian Armed Forces Day at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington DC

Prof. Dr. Heba Saad, the Cultural Attaché and director of the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau participated in the celebration of the 51^st Anniversary of the Egyptian Armed Forces Day held at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington DC.

The celebration started with the talk of Ambassador Motaz Zahran who praised the role of the Armed Forces and highlighted Egypt’s effort to de-escalate the current tension in the Middle East. Rear Admiral Alaa El-Din Hafiz, in his statement, highlighted the indispensable role of the Egyptian Armed Forces in protecting Egypt’s sovereignty and maintaining peace and stability.

The celebration was attended by American guests, representatives of many foreign countries, and members of the Egyptian community.

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