John Casson

British ambassador bids Egyptians farewell

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 - 10:40 GMT

Casson fascinated many Egyptians by his visits to traditional areas.

Nottinghamshire Police’s Rob Griffin visits Mariam’s family in Egypt

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 - 04:19 GMT

We understand the depth of interest, sadness and concern in Egypt and in the UK over Mariam’s death, and remain committed to see that justice is done.”

British ambassador hails Egypt's role in supporting refugees

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 - 10:02 GMT

The British Ambassador in Cairo John Casson thanked the Egyptian government on Wednesday for looking after refugees

British embassy in Cairo farewells new batch of Newton-Mosharafa initiative

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 - 07:21 GMT

John Casson affirmed that Newton-Mosharafa is £50 million ($66 million), and is funded by both Egypt and the United Kingdom

9 Egyptian startups to participate in major tech event in London

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 - 10:12 GMT

The UK Ambassador to Egypt John Casson said on Wednesday that nine Egyptian startups will attend the London Tech Week.

Foreign Ministry receives UK ambassador on teenager’s murder

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 - 10:23 GMT

Assistant Foreign Minister for European affairs Amr Ramadan received Sunday UK ambassador John Casson to get posted on the latest developments of brutal murder of 18-year-old Egyptian student.

Attack on Moustafa a crime against British values: Casson

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 - 09:58 GMT

British Ambassador to Egypt John Casson said that the horrible assault on Egyptian student Mariam Moustafa is a crime against British values.

Education experience sharing to benefit both Egypt, UK: Casson

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 - 03:13 GMT

“The agreement we signed with the minister of Higher Education is aimed at bringing the level of international education in Britain to Egypt,” John Casson.

UK’s CDC Group in Egypt to explore investment opportunities

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 - 02:39 GMT

A delegation from UK’s CDC Group, and its subsidiary Globeleq arrived in Egypt this week to explore new investment opportunities.

Britain to lose if it leaves EU, says French ambassador

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 - 12:20 GMT

Stephane Romatet said Thursday that populism movements were defeated in his country with the defeat of former French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen.

New UK firm enters Egyptian market

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 - 12:18 GMT

The entry reflects Britain’s strong support for economic reforms.

British amb. in Cairo hails Egypt’s economic accomplishments

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 10:10 GMT

British Ambassador in Cairo John Casson has praised Egypt’s economic accomplishments, saying the country has achieved a great economic boom this year.

UK ambassador affirms support for Egypt in uprooting terrorism

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 - 10:00 GMT

UK Ambassador in Cairo John Casson said Monday his country supports Egypt in its war against terrorism.

U.K. Ambassador: I am disgusted by the evil attack in Sinai

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 - 03:28 GMT

The British ambassador to Egypt, John Casson, condemned the terror attack, which left 235 dead, that took place on Friday in the vicinity of Al-Rawdah mosque.

UK embassy launches StartEgypt initiative

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 - 11:40 GMT

UK Ambassador to Egypt John Casson announced on Wednesday the launch of a new initiative in support of start-ups in Egypt.

British "Start Egypt" initiative supports SMEs: Amb

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 - 07:26 GMT

The British Embassy in Egypt launched a new initiative under the title “Start Egypt” to provide support for (SMEs).

UK’s Aggreko committed to providing solutions to oil, gas fields

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 - 10:47 GMT

Aggreko’s project would cost $1.5 million per year and it will use the gas in operating power plants.

Terrorism will be defeated: John Casson

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 - 09:55 GMT

John Casson voiced confidence that terrorism will be defeated in the same way as evil was eradicated 75 years ago in the Battle of Alamein during the Second World War.

CU: one-minute mourning for Wahat victims Sunday

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 - 07:36 GMT

Cairo University President Mohamed Othman Al Khesht declared one minute of mourning, during all Sunday’s lectures.

UK amb. mourns Egypt policemen killed in terror attack

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 10:21 GMT

British Ambassador to Egypt John Casson expressed condolences to the families of policemen killed in a terrorist attack on Friday in the Wahat desert of Giza.

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