Egyptian British Centre

last 3 years, a quick action plan had to be implemented in order to provide urgent help to our home country, Egypt. Further, there was no strong Egyptian-Arabic entity existed to clarify official Egyptian positions and orientation with an acceptable credibility from both sides, Egyptian and European governments. Therefore, the idea of founding the Egyptian British centre is existed to support and contribute to economical decision making. Also, the centre will help in making a mutual public communication between Egyptians and Europeans that will benefit in supporting Egyptian economy; whilst having a solid foundation between Egypt and Europe. Both Egypt and England are having a unique and prestigious position on economical level. Moreover, There are around 4 million Arabs from the MENA region are living in the UK that makes UK a solid social point in supporting and defending for our countries through various ways. This centre is considered to be the first integrated national Arabic and Westernised project in EU. Vision and mission statement of this project depend on mutual respect / support and encourage mutual benefits in all aspects. The headquarters will be located in London, UK while different branches in different cities shall be founded. Economical activities:-

VIP members, decision makers, companies and businessmen will organise several meetings to discuss possibilities of implementing investments in Egypt. Social activities:-

The Egyptian British Centre shall organise gatherings at the headquarters and all other branches on Fridays and/Or Saturdays to enable bonding between all other members to:-
1. Support mutual communication between Arabic/Egyptian communities and the West.
2. Provide an attractive atmosphere for European investments in Egypt and MENA region.
3. Exchange different point of views regarding all related issues in the MENA region to clarify the picture for the European side.
4. 50% of the annual income shall be assigned in free interest loans to support small/medium projects with hassle-free financing facilities. Moreover, the centre will help in marketing any products or services produced by any business owner.



5. As a social solidarity, the centre will partially support any member who can not afford marriage expenses.
6. Help any member with any problem, such as, but not limited to, legal problems for free of charge.
7. The centre will cover all expenses for any death cases that might happen to any member.
8. A monthly magazine will be published in Arabic/English language. Additional activities for Cairo Branch:-
The Egyptian branch will be responsible for extra activities, such as:-
1- Supporting tourism activities between Egypt and the EU; whilst, ease any obstacles that might affect tourism in Egypt.
2- Establishing solid connections between the European business sector and the Egyptian government. That will be achieved by conducting meetings to discuss any proposed projects that will enhance the Egyptian development.
3- Founding a training centre to deliver highly qualified youth who seek suitable work opportunities.
4- As the social middle level is the mostly wide spread category in Egypt, Cairo branch will assign 50% of its revenues to support small/medium projects. That support will be done through assigning free interest loans with hassle-free financing facilities.
5- As lack of awareness and creativity is causing Egypt to deteriorate recently, the Cairo branch will participate in increasing economical and social awareness through conducting national programs.
6- Providing health services by organising medical visits from EU/UK to Egypt to performing services or operations for free. Also, the centre will provide hospitals with medical equipment for free of charge. Nonetheless, commercial contracts shall be made with EU/UK pharmaceuticals to provide medicine in cheap prices.
7- A free magazine shall be published and distributed to all embassies and governmental facilities in which all projects and attractive tourism places shall be written about. Membership:-
All Europeans and Arabs are welcome to join the Egyptian British Centre based on the following criteria:-
1- Free membership for any Arabic/Egyptian citizen.
2- Free membership for one year only for any EU/UK citizen.
3- VIP (Active/Honourable) membership for companies and businessmen. Fees of that membership shall be paid in a form of donations.
4- Honourable presidency: fees of that category shall be paid in a form of donations.
5- Sponsor: companies who want to sponsor any events are so welcome to sign a deal with the EBC to display their commercials on the side of any activities organised by the EBC.
6- A percentage of 2 - 5% shall be paid to the Egyptian British Centre per any agreement to implementing any proposed project by either EU/UK or MENA sides. Finally, to sum up, EBC is a national project that is founded to serve Egyptians and Arabs in the EU/UK equally. Also, it helps in minimising boundaries on cultural and civilisation levels between Arabs and the West by finding a good communication language to be used on all economical, and social levels. In other words, partnership and mutual respect is our aim. President of the Egyptian British Centre
Ashraf Ibrahim Mahmoud