AMIDEAST has operated continuously in Egypt for over 50 years. With main offices in Cairo and Alexandria and branches in Dokki and Heliopolis, AMIDEAST provides programs and services to Egyptians interested in exploring U.S. study opportunities and enhancing their communications and managerial skills for personal and professional advancement.
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Eligible candidates are invited to apply for a two-way citizen exchange program is a capacity-building and professional development initiative conducted by Legacy International. The program serves civil society development in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and the US and is designed for people with strong leadership skills who are early- to mid-career professionals and who are committed to making a lasting impact in the areas of public service, social development, government transparency, and citizen participation.
24 Fellows will be selected from three countries (8 each from Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt) to participate in a month-long, fellowship experience in U.S. Congressional offices, federal agencies, advocacy groups, and grassroots organizations.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program is a scholarship program funded by the U.S. Department of State, and administered by AMIDEAST in countries throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa. The YES program allows high school students the opportunity to study for one academic year in the U.S., where they get the chance to have a different learning experience in the U.S. school system, live with an American family, make new friends, learn about the U.S. culture and at the same time, help Americans learn about the Libyan culture, society and traditions.
Students must complete the pre-application online, and send it back to AMIDEAST to the e-mail address provided below by no later than November 30th.
Note: American citizens are not eligible
The first Cisco Entrepreneur Institute (CEI) workshop on "Starting a Business" kicked off at AMIDEAST/Oman on Sunday January 16th. The 15 session workshop will run until March 6th, with two weekly evening sessions, every Sunday and Wednesday.

Guest speakers have started to actively take part in our sessions, sharing their experience and taking part in lively discussions with the participants. Guest presentation has proven to serve as a powerful learning tool for the participants.
The Starting a Business course is a practical, comprehensive workshop on how to successfully start and operate a business in the Omani market. Upon completing the workshop participants will be able to prepare a business plan, identify the appropriate licenses and permits needed, manage business accounting activities and track cash flow, finance the venture by acquiring startup capital, Set up an E-Commerce site to sell online, plus other essential entrepreneurial skills.

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation have announced the signing of a bilateral agreement with New York’s Carnegie Hall in the interest of furthering the Arts and developing educational programs. The collaboration will involve the developing of joint activities and events whereby local talents will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at each other’s venues.
The agreement was signed by the Founder of ADMAF, Hoda Al-Kamis Kanoo, and Sir Clive Gillinson, the Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall, who plan to work together to introduce educational programs and to encourage and support artistic and musical development within both cities.
In attendance was Mary Corrado, Member of the Advisory Board for ADMAF and Country Director of AMIDEAST.