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The live webchat will start on June 27 at 15:00 Cairo Time (12:00 GMT).
The topic of conversation will be "Egypt-U.S. Business Relations and Opportunities". Feel free to ask your questions anytime before or during the chat. ".
موضوع المحادثة هو تعزيز العلاقات والفرص التجارية بين مصر وأمريكا. يمكنكم طرح اسئلتكم (باللغة العربية) بحرية في اي وقت قبل او اثناء المحادثة.
| 27/06/2007 02:01:07 م
Moderator : Hello and welcome to today's webchat on Egypt-U.S. business relations and opportunities. The topic of today's chat will focus on business, trade and commercial issues. Mr. Amer Kayani, Head of the U.S. Department of Commerce Regional Office at U.S. Embassy Cairo, will lead this discussion. For today's webchat, please send us your questions one at a time and wait for Amer to answer it during the chat. Those who sent their questions earlier do not need to send them again. Amer will try to respond to all questions related to Egypt-U.S. business relations, but due to the large quantity of questions, he may not be able to get to all of them. If your question is not answered, you can contact the Commercial Section at http://www.buyusa.gov/egypt/en/contactus.html |
| Moderator: We now welcome your questions! |
| 27/06/2007 02:02:26 م
Joe York : Would this be a good time for a small U.S. business in the technical service industry to establish a limited liability company in order to do business in Egypt? Why (or why not)? |
| Amer Kayani: Dear Joe - Thank you for your question. It depends on the sector for which you are interested in providing technical services. The economy in Egypt has been doing very well (7% annual growth!) and significant opportunities exist in Egypt. I encourage you to please visit our web site www.buyusa.gov/egypt to register with us and then talk to one of our Commercial Specialists for one-on-one business counseling.
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| 27/06/2007 02:03:31 م
bassem lotfy : what is the potential of open sky agreement between Egypt and US? |
| Amer Kayani: Hello Bassem - Both Egypt and the United States are currently discussing this issue and we all hope for a positive outcome soon.
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| 27/06/2007 02:07:55 م
Said Ragab Barakat : من فضلكم ما هي افضل وسيلة للاتصال بعملاء في امريكا نحن شركة لتصدير الغزل المصري القطن نرغب بالاتصال بشركات الاثاث وشركات صناعة المفروشات وشركات صناعة المنسوجات والملابس |
| Amer Kayani: عزيزي سعيد هذا سؤال مألوف. معظم مصنعين المنسوجات ينتجون مباشرة الى محلات ذات حجما كبير و هناك ايضا امكانية عرض منتجاتك بأحد المعارض المتخصصة. ويمكن الإستعانة بالقسم التجاري بالسفارة المصرية فى مدينة واشنطن العاصمة وفى استطاعتهم افادتك ببيان المشترين لهذه المنتجات. |
| 27/06/2007 02:16:12 م
mahmoud : اولا مرحب بضيف مصر فى بلده الثانى هل يوجد برنامج انماء للمشروعت الصغيرة بس بعيد عن الصندوق الاجتماعى وشروطة التعجيزية الاوقطاع المصرفى وافكرة البلية وشكرا |
| Amer Kayani: عزيزي محمود شكرا على سؤالك. أكثر من 97% من قطاع الخاص فى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية يتركز فى الشركات المتوسطة و الصغيرة. سيكون من دواعي سرورونا ان نعرفكم على شركات مماثلة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية. برجاء زيارة موقعنا على الإنترنت www.buyusa.gov/egypt/arabic و شكرا. |
| 27/06/2007 02:18:12 م
Hamed: What are the most active sectors that represent the majority of U.S. exports to Egypt? |
| Amer Kayani: The most active sectors for US exports are: Telecommunications Equipment & Services Petrochemical Industry Environmental Equipment and Services Oil and Gas Field Machinery Services Automotive Parts and Service Equipment Electricity and Power Generation Packaging Equipment Railroad Equipment Port Development Services Food Processing & Packaging Equipment Hotel and Restaurant Equipment Medical Equipment Educational Training & Equipment Agricultural Sector |
| 27/06/2007 02:18:30 م
محمود عم: اريد التعاون التجاري من خلالكم في مجال الاستيراد والتصدير بين مصر والولايات المتحده الامريكيه |
| Amer Kayani: أهلا محمود، شكرا على سؤالك. أود أن أطلعك على مصدر ثمين للمعلومات www.export.gov يمكنك ايضا الإتصال بمكتبنا فى السفارة الأمريكية على رقم 27972340 |
| 27/06/2007 02:21:14 م
remon rezk : بعد صباح الخير كنت اتمنى معرفة الشركات الأمريكية المتخصصة فى مجال إنزيمات الخبز |
| Amer Kayani: أهلا ريمون سؤالك فى المكان الصحيح. بغرض مساعدتك بطريقة فعالة أرجو منك الإتصال بالقسم الزراعي بالسفارة الأمريكية على تليفون 27973300 سيقوم القسم الزراعي بإفادتك بكم كبير من المعلومات فى هذا المجال. و شكرا |
| 27/06/2007 02:22:40 م
Hisham Mahmoud : I am a producer of towels and TShirts made of pure Egyptian cotton. How can you assist me in exploring the USA market to find export opportunities for my products? |
| Amer Kayani: Dear Hisham, our office, the U.S. Commercial Service, assists U.S. exporters who wish to export to foreign countries. While it is outside the scope of our mandate to promote the import of products into the United States, we are pleased to suggest that you contact the following organizations that may be better able to help you in your efforts to locate Egyptian sources for your products: Ministry of Trade and Industry Egyptian Commercial Service America Department 5 Ministry of Finance Tower, Ramsis St. Extension Phone: +20 (2) 2342-4055/7 Fax: +20 (2) 2342-1117 Email: america@tamseel-ecs.gov.eg Website: http://www.tamseel-ecs.gov.eg/home8.asp Office of Economic & Commercial Affairs Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Ashraf Rabei, Minister-Counselor for Economic & Commercial Affairs 2232 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-265-9111, Fax: 202-328-4517 |
| 27/06/2007 02:31:50 م
Naaman Tayyar : Mr. Kayani: What are the major trade barriers facing U.S. companies in the MENA region? |
| Amer Kayani: Naaman - Thank you for your question. Trade barriers in the MENA region vary from country to country. Like most regions around the world, American companies continue to face non-tariff barriers such as discrminatory standards and IPR violations in the MENA region. However, at the same time several thousand American companies are doing successful business in the MENA region. The key is to be patient and havea good business partner to help you navigate the local business scene.
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| 27/06/2007 02:32:50 م
Said Ragab Barakat : اريد ان اعرض مشكلة قد واجهتني مع احد عملائنا في امريكا، انا اشغل منصب مدير التصدير بشركة الشهاب للصباغة والتجهيز والملابس تعمل الشركة علي صباغة الخيوط القطنية وتحريرها ووكيل للقطاع العام في تصدير الغزل المصري للخارج وقد راسلنا شركة G.M.E & SUPPLIES INC P.O. BOX 465 LAWRENCE N.Y. 11559 TEL: # 718 222-5570 FAX # 718 222 - 5562 فبعد شهرين من المراسلات ارسال عينات من الغزل المصري بكميات كبيرة وتكلفة شحن كبيرة عند ارسال الفاتورة الاولية لفتح الاعتماد فوجئنا ان العميل يطلب ارسال البضاعة بدون اعتماد مستندي وشروط دفع بعد 60 او 90 يوم من استالام البضاعة في امريكا هل هذا النظام متبع في امريكا كما يقول العميل وهل هناك اي ضمانات لنا ان فعلنا ذلك بموجب شيك من العميل هل هذا الشيك يضمن حقنا وهل سمعة هذا العميل واضحة بالنسبة لكم |
| Amer Kayani: عزيزي سعيد، دائما ننصح الشركات الأمريكية و المصرية استخدام خطاب اعتماد غير مرجوع فيه لضمان سداد القيمة أو عن طريق الدفع المقدم. فى حالة حصولك على شيك من العميل وقمت بصرفه فإنك بهذه الطريقة تضمن حق الشركة. فى حالة استفسارات اخرى برجاء الإتصال بالمكتب التجاري بالسفارة الأمريكية على تليفون 27972340 و شكرا |
| 27/06/2007 02:37:23 م
Kevin : What can the Embassy do to help Egypt promote renewable energy? |
| Amer Kayani: Thank you, Kevin- your question is very timely. As Egypt moves to diversify its energy sources, renewable energy sector would present excellent opportunities. The U.S. Embassy is working closely with the Government of Egypt in this area. Earlier this year, we organized a trade mission from Egypt to the Renewable Energy Trade Show in Las Vegas. At this show, Egyptian entrepreneurs met with their American counterparts and we hope to build on more of such activities to promote the renewable energy sector in Egypt.
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| 27/06/2007 02:41:17 م
hossam hassan : hi, i'm a artist, i make a modern graphics artwork i can buy it in egypt well, how can i buy it in usa or how can i show my art in any acspation in usa? thx |
| Amer Kayani: Thank you for your question Hossam. If you are referring to contemporary art, you can either shop online or visit an art gallery in the States. There are many art galleries, but for contemporary art, larger cities like Boston, Chicago, and New York (especially areas like Greenwich Village or SoHo where there are many young artists) are the best. Here is a website for one example of an American contemporary art gallery: www.rhysgallery.com
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| 27/06/2007 02:43:39 م
Said Ragab Barakat : بالنسبة الي القروض والمعاونات الامريكية الي مصر لتنمية المجتمع والبيئة الصناعية ما هي الوسيلة التي نستطيع ان نتعرف من خلالها علي برامج القروض بمختلف انواعها. والشروط المطلوبة حيث هناك قروض كثيرة الغرد منها تنمية المجتمع المصري ورفع معاناة الفقر عنة لاكن لا يعلم عنها الشعب المصري اي شئ وتذهب الي اقارب الحكومة والشعب المصري لا يدري ماذا تفعل امريكي من اجلة وتذهب الي انجازات الحكومة |
| Amer Kayani: عزيزي سعيد، لدى المعونة الأمريكية فى مصر برنامج متكامل للمساعدة ونعمل سويا مع الحكومة المصرية و القطاع الخاص من خلال هذا البرنامج للمعونة الأمريكية وقد قمنا بتمويل مشاريع في مجال البنية الأساسية، التعليم، الصحة و مجالات أخرى عديدة. وأشجعك على زيارة موقع المعونة الأمريكية www.usaideconomic.org.eg وشكرا. |
| 27/06/2007 02:45:23 م
K. Kraft : With the recent problems in the Gaza, and the poor image of Americans overseas, can you speculate on tourism in Egypt? Frankly, as an American family, are we safe on an escorted tour to the major historical sites? Thank you. |
| Amer Kayani: Hello K - Every year several thousand Americans visit Egypt to enjoy the ancient monuments and rich history of Egypt. I encourage you to please visit the State Department's travel advisory to help you plan your trip to Egypt (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1108.html). Thank you!
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| 27/06/2007 02:46:35 م
Magdy T.Sewidan : Hi Sir I'm an Egyptian and living in US since 1999 and Became an Overseas Authorized Representative for University of California in International Education Program.And I'm about to open an office in Alexandria Egypt, So am just wondering if any paperwork i have to submit to the embbasy to be registered? Thank You Magdy Sewidan Pc Solutions 121 w.main st Lyons, KS 67554 620-509-7089 |
| Amer Kayani: Thank you Magdy, As an American; you should register with the Consular Section’s American Citizen Services unit to be contacted in case of emergency. You should also register with the Commercial Service where we keep records of U.S. businesses and their representatives in the country. We have events covering the education sector and we will be happy to invite you. We also print a publication called the Business Directory of U.S. companies in Egypt and will be happy to have you listed in our next edition.
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| 27/06/2007 02:48:35 م
Said Ragab Barakat : بالنسبة الي المشاركة التجارية بين الشركات المصرية والامريكية مثال ارسال الشركات الامريكية المواد الخام وتقوم الشركات المصرية بتصنيعها ثم ارسالها مرة اخري الي امريكا كيف تساعدنا السفارة علي ايجاد هذة المشارة من الشركات الامريكية . |
| Amer Kayani: عزيزي سعيد نشكرك على اهتمامك الزائد بهذه المحادثة. أفضل مصدر للتعارف مثل هذه الشركات هو فى المعارض المقامة فى الولايات المتحدة او برجاء الإتصال بالمستشار التجاري فى السفارة المصرية بواشنطن. و شكرا |
| 27/06/2007 02:49:40 م
ahmed farouk rekabi : HELLO ,HOW ARE YOU , I,M PLEASED TO WRITE TO YOU , I,M WORKING AS A JOURNALISTE OF ,DAR-ELSAYAAD FOR PRESS ,PRINTING, AND JOURNALISM, ADDING I HAVE AGENCY CALL , ALAMEER FOR ADVERTISING, TRADE, AND DISTRUBTION, SO I WANT TO BE AS AGENT FOR ONE OF CAMPANIES AS FRANCHISE, FINALLY MANY THANKS FOR YOU , YOURS; AHMED FAROUK REKABI. |
| Amer Kayani: franchise is an active sector. Our Commercial Specialist covering this sector is Ms. Cherine Maher. She will contact you to discuss your interest and take necessary action to introduce you to the appropriate U.S. franchisers.
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| 27/06/2007 02:50:45 م
Ahmed Moustafa from Alexandria, (Socio-economic c: Thanks for giving me this opportunity: My first question, In what way can we make the role of the civil society/NGOs getting better in the commercial cooperation in between the US and Egypt to solve problems such joblessness and poverty? How could we as NGOs getting credits from the US to re-credit for poor people to start micro-business? Can the American side help us in affecting the training on feasibility topics because we have shorts in that field? if yes, how? How could you cooperate with the local chambers of commerce like (Alexandria Chamber of Commerce) to enhance the bi-national trade/commerce? |
| Amer Kayani: Ahmed, thank you very much for your questions. We already have active cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, the Egyptian Businessmen Association, and the Junior Businessmen Association.The USAID is expanding its current micro finance program in Egypt. It is helping poor and low-income households become an integrated part of the financial system through a borrowing system. It is planned that the USAID Microfinance supported program target for 2007 is one billion Egyptian pounds serving about 700,000 active borrowers, out of which more than 75% will be poor female heads of households located in Egypt’s economically disadvantaged areas.
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| 27/06/2007 02:52:26 م
Bassem Lotfy : how far did US & Egypt went through the free trade agreement?and why it delayed? |
| Amer Kayani: Hello Bassem - The US and Egypt have a very rich and diverse trading partnership. Our commercial and economic ties are strong and growing rapidly. For instance, last year our two nations traded more than $6.5 billion in goods and services. The U.S. President has stated his desire to have a Middle East Free Trade Area by 2013. We continue to work with our friends in Egypt to achieve this goal. Thank you!
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| 27/06/2007 02:56:25 م
hossam hassan : ما مدى تقبل المستهلك الاميركى للتصميمات المصرية كيف يرى المصمم المصرى |
| Amer Kayani: أهلا و سهلا يا حسام، أتوقع انك مصمم، التصميمات المصرية سواء كانت فى مجال المنسوجات او الأثاث يقوم بتقديرها عدد كبير من الأمريكيين. المستهلك الأمريكي لديه وعي زائد فعندما يضطلع على شيئ ثمين يقدره. أنا واثق أن تصميماتك ذات كفاءة عالية و سيتم تقديرها من الجانب الأمريكي. شكرا. |
| 27/06/2007 03:04:36 م
Dr. Amal A. El-Hadary - ERS: Premier Translation : Increased trade interests and national security concerns have created an urgent need for quality Arabic translation in the US. How can I get through, as a premer translation provider, to the US government agencies in need of quality Arabic translation. Can I market the services of my translation firm from Egypt or do I have to initiate translation business in the US? |
| Amer Kayani: Dear Dr. Amal - Thank you for your question. Please contact one of the following associations for translation jobs: American Association for Applied Linguistics American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) American Translators Association Center for the Advanced Study of Language (CASL) Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Joint National Committee for Languages Linguistic Society of America Modern Language Association (MLA) and Related Professional Organizations National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) National Foreign Language Resource Centers National and State Translation Associations |
| 27/06/2007 03:06:13 م
hany Zaki : بما ان الولايات المتحده الأمريكيه هى القوى العظمى الأقتصاديه الأولى فهل من الممكن انت تشمل برامج مساعداتها نوعية المشروعات الصغيره التى تفيد فى التواصل بين بسطاء الشعب المصرى لتجعل لها ارضيه على المستوى الشعبى والتى الآن وصلت إلى درجه ليست جيده لأن بمصر اعلام معادى يذكر الولايات المتحده كل يوم وكل ساعه بطريقه مباشره أو غير مباشره بنحو يسىء إلى الولايات المتحده و يسىء للحلم الأمريكى |
| Amer Kayani: أهلا هاني، للأسف ان مشاريع كثيرة للحكومة الأمريكية لا يتم التنويه عنها. معظم برامج المعونة الإقتصادية تم تصميمها لمساعدة المشاريع الصغيرة، تحسين الرعاية الصحية، بناء البنية الأساسية اللازمة، توقير ماء نظيف، تحسين نظام التعليم فى مصر. مثلا فقط هذا العام مشاريع المعونة الأمريكية لصغار المستثمرين ستقوم بتمويل ما يقرب من واحد مليار جنيه لمساعدة 700,000 مقترض و 75% منها سيدات بسطاء. و شكرا |
| 27/06/2007 03:10:28 م
Amer Kayani : I want to thank you all for participating in our web chat. I enjoyed our e-dialogue and hope to do it again soon. Unfortunately, due to time constraints I was not able to answer some of your questions. I encourage you to please visit our web site at www.buyusa.gov/egypt. Thank you and Good Luck! |
| Moderator: Thanks to everyone who participated in today's webchat.
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The topic of conversation will be "Egypt-U.S. Business Relations and Opportunities". Feel free to ask your questions anytime before or during the chat. [Please note: this webchat will address only bilateral business and commercial issues and opportunities. For questions regarding visas and consular matters, please consult our earlier webchat with Inger Tangborn, or consult the consular page of our website.]