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Barclays Bank Egypt Awarded Best Initiative in Support of SMEs and the Millennium Development Goals
Source: Barclays Bank Egypt received the award at the annual Africa investor Investment and Business Leader Awards, an annual pan-African awards ceremony that recognizes and rewards achievements done by private sector companies in a wide variety of fields. Barclays Bank Egypt succeeded in winning the award amongst a number of top performing companies in recognition of its efforts in supporting the SME sector as one of the main drivers for enhancing the Egyptian economy. “We are committed to applying global best practice and adding value to the communities within we work. It is a great honour to win this prestigious award from Africa investor and to be recognised as the best in the continent for what we do for the SME sector in Egypt.” said Khalid El-Gibaly, Managing Director Barclays Bank Egypt. The Africa investor Investment and Business Awards seek to reward exceptional business practices in the private sector, and shed light on the growth and investment opportunities in Africa. This is evident in this year’s awards that focused especially on companies and people who have shown exceptional skill and leadership in surviving the global recession and managing to find opportunities in the middle of a global crisis.
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Source: Sheraton Miramar Resort an oasis of tranquility and beauty is built on nine islands surrounded by stunning gardens, in El Gouna , Hurghada. The five stars resort is an enchanting blend of Arabic and Egypt’s Nubian style, designed by world famous architect Michael Graves. Its’luxurious 338 rooms & suites are true retreats, created in a delightful and relaxed atmosphere with secluded terraces and balconies overlooking the dazzling view of the lagoons, pools, or private beaches.Sheraton Miramar Resort offers a memorable vacation with its’ superior location; design, facilities and services.
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His Excellency the Minister of State for Legal and Parliamentary Councils enjoys a stay at the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel
Source: The leading 5 star hotel in Hurghada, the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, recently hosted his Excellency the Minister of State for Legal and Parliamentary Councils, Dr. Mufid Mahmoud Shihab, during his stay in Hurghada. Mr. Lars Geweyer, General Manager Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel and Mr. Karim Boushra, Resident Manager Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, warmly welcomed Dr. Shihab on this occasion.Oh la la! Paris Fashion Week is in full swing. We’ve been busy spotting all of our favourite looks at the shows, on the FROW and, also, on the streets. There’s been street style in abundance this year, and we’ve loved keeping our eyes peeled for all of our favourite looks in between the shows.
Wear it dry, and you’ve got your standard dusting of color—classic and predictable (in a good way). But wet! Wearing it wet opens a whole new world of opportunity. “What you’re doing is bringing out the pigmented nature of the shadow,” makeup artist Vincent Oquendo says. “Whenever I wet an eye shadow, it’s when I really want it to pop—but it really has to be a special kind of product to be able to blend after it sets. Because a lot of the times when it sets, you get streaking.” Nobody wants that. In order to avoid any wet shadow mishaps, follow these guidelines:
Product
First, go with the obvious: any eye shadow labeled wet-to-dry. The Nars Dual-Intensity line is the standout—the singles come in 12 different shimmery shades, and there’s a corresponding brush (then there’s the newly released Dual Intensity Blush line, which was all over Fashion Week—but that’s a product for another post). Burberry also makes a few very versatile shades specifically for this in their Wet & Dry Silk Shadows. And the technique-specific eye shadow category isn’t just a ploy to get you to buy more product. “You can’t just use any eye shadow for this,” Vincent says. “Certain ones will harden up on top and become unusable because they’re not made for this.”
Baked shadows are also fair game—we’re fans of Laura Mercier’s Baked Eye Colour Wet/Dry and Lorac’s Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in particular.
For more advanced players, Vincent suggests moving on to straight pigment (MAC or even OCC’s Pure Cosmetic Pigments). With the added moisture, they’ll become easier to layer with other products. For a look with more depth, try using a cream shadow as a based before swiping with a wet powder shadow. “It’s like insurance,” Vincent says. “You’re doubling your wearability.”
Brush
This all depends on exactly what you want to do. “Mind the resistance,” Vincent says, particularly if you’re looking for uniform color across the lid. “I tend to recommend a blender brush, which is the brush that looks like a feather duster. If you do it with a stiff brush, you’re defeating yourself before you even start. The joy of a wet-to-dry is you have to get it right amount of product loaded up, and then it blends itself. If the brush is too stiff, it will leave the shadow streaky and then much harder to control.”
However, if tightlining or waterlining is in the cards, a much thinner brush is required accordingly.
Liquid
Do not, repeat, do not put eye drops, water, or any other sort of liquid directly on your eye shadow. This’ll screw up your product for later use. “Lately, I’ve been wetting the brush with the Glossier Soothing Face Mist, but Evian Mineral Water Spray is good for sensitive eyes,” Vincent says. If the top of your powder does get a little hardened by wet application, there’s a trick to remove it: Get a clean mascara spoolie and “exfoliate” your compact, Vincent recommends. This won’t crack the compact and will make it ready to go once more.
Photographed by Tom Newton.