Chef Aida Shaaban has been passionate about food from a very young age. “Growing up, I used to help out ‘Om Yasser’ the part-time cook at home. She had recognized my obsession with food at a very early age,” she says. “Using the Cimeter to mince Molokheya for the first time at the age of…

The lawyer-turned-chef Farah El Charkawy always knew she will have a career in food.  “From the first day I started my career as a lawyer, I believed deep inside, that one day I will be a pastry chef,” Farah recalls. She discovered her passion for cooking while she was in France completing her Masters’ degree…

Chef Peri Saleh fell in love with food as a child. In university, she would invite friends and cook for them. She founded the Latin kitchen Gracias because she was always drawn to Latin American Culture. “Such rich cuisine! On my first visit to Mexico, I was hooked on tacos, they are so versatile,” Peri…

Karim Abdelrahman is a brilliant gourmet chef who is making top-tier food accessible! Karim shares his fabulous creations on his acclaimed Instagram platform ‘Avec Karim’. He firmly believes that the average person can achieve similar results at home. “An amateur cook who reads a lot can definitely achieve similar results. It’s our duty as chefs…

Nada Elian is a fabulously gifted artist whose work is not only gorgeous, but incredibly diverse as well. Her art caught our eye and inspired us to get in touch with her to work on the Banat El Ayam Di book. We sit down and speak to her to learn more about her art and…

Amina Rashad is a health coach and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Her passion for healthy living prompted her to start the fabulously colorful Glow, which makes clean eating easy for busy people. We sit down with her to talk healthy living, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment. Health coach, and co-founder of Glow. You truly are passionate about health.…

An artist with an interesting academic background, artist Sherine Nazmy sure is fascinating. Sherine Nazmy studied mechanical engineering and global business. She has also been painting for around 20 years, and has made the decision to become a professional artist. We sit down with her to learn more about her art and journey. As we…

The work of artist Mariam El Reweny captured our hearts with its highly detailed and emotive style. Her art captures emotion beautifully and creates a unique mood. Moreover, when we saw the brilliant talent in her art, she became part of the Banat El Ayam Di project, joining the band of gifted illustrators who worked…

Dina Zaitoun is an artist whose work is not only beautiful, but it also sends a strong message. Each piece is expressive and powerful in its own way. We noticed her work and could not stop following it ever since. We speak to this fabulously vocal artist to learn more about her great work. Strong,…

Rania Elkalla is an innovative inventor who has created a completely biodegradable alternative to plastic, which is extremely versatile, all natural, and dazzlingly beautiful. Rania Elkalla is an integrated designer with an educational background in product and graphic design, as well as experience in material science and production. Her interest in material developed from a…

Designer, photographer and entrepreneur Nadine Kanso is a role model and an inspiration. Her hard work, unique flair and raw passion show distinctly in her designs and photographs. Lebanese born, she is currently active in the UAE, and she draws inspiration from both her hometown and her current surroundings. We speak to her to find…

Shaimaa Khaled is not only a gifted artist with a versatile approach to art, but also the inspiring entrepreneur behind Art Empowers, a platform dedicated to artists and art enthusiasts. We sit down with her to talk all about art, women empowerment and her contribution to the book Banat El Ayam Di. Many artists are…

Egypt is blessed with a plethora of extremely gifted female artists, one of whom is Mona El Kateb. Mona is an artist with an incredibly emotive style, whose art reflects the struggles and strengths of women. She advocates the causes she believes in with her art, and does it with such elegance and grace that…

Her designs are fabulously whimsical and beautifully inspired by art and poetry. She is an entrepreneur who bravely ventured into the fashion industry in 2010 and taken it by storm ever since. We speak to the incredibly gifted designer Sandra Mansour to learn more about her process, her inspirations, and just how the strange year…

An artist with an affinity for portraits, one who paints delicate images where the light and expressions seem all too real. Hayam Elsayed is a gifted artist whose work has caught our attention. Her work mostly consists of gorgeous, delicate portraits, which effortlessly capture emotion. We sit down with her and discuss her work. We…

With her magical, whimsical illustrations, fun and bright portraits and downright quirky patterns, Manar Magdy has a unique and extremely trendy style. Her art just screams young, fresh and vibrant. We speak to the fabulous young artist to learn more about her work. Manar Magdy’s work includes plenty of portraits. We wanted to know more…

Eman Hussein is an artist whose work is strong and compelling. Working with collages frequently and proficiently, she brings out images which are extremely rich and vibrant. Her work also tells intriguing stories using the various textures and mediums she incorporates. We sit down with her to talk about her work. Eman Hussein loves to…

With a background in interior architecture, Sarah Khodeir’s venture into the food industry was quite serendipitous. She started by dabbling in recipe development in 2011. Sarah spent plenty of time in the kitchen working with food, experiencing this new creative and healing outlet. It was at that time that she also discovered a great tool:…

Julie and Ramy used to have a normal life in Cairo as any other married couple. Then they took a decision which changed their lives forever. They purchased a kitesurfing station, rebranded it as Hawa Safaga, and started their own passion project on the Red Sea coast. At Hawa Safaga, Ramy is responsible for the…

When Alya Mooro wrote her book The Greater Freedom, it was immediately well-received. Many women, Middle Eastern and otherwise, could relate to the book’s narrative. The Greater Freedom explores Middle Eastern women’s lives outside of the stereotypes and molds they are forced into. We sat down with her to talk about her experience as a…

نرمين النمر، خريجة الإعلام اللي كمان كملت دبلوم دراسات عليا في التسويق من الجامعة الأمريكية، اشتغلت لمدة 8 سنين في مجال التسويق والعلاقات العامة، بعد كدة اشتغلت في منظمة غير حكومية بتشتغل على تمكين قطاع تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات في مصر، بعد كدة اخدت القرار اللي غير كل شئ للأبد، نرمين قررت انها تشتغل كفريلانسر (تبقى…

Noha Mohamed went to Calgary, Canada, to study. She ended up doing much more. You see, growing up in Egypt, Noha’s mother would play the radio on their way to school. This family ritual never left her, and she would sometimes imagine herself in a soundproof studio speaking into a mic. Then she moved to…

The story of how Annada came to be is quite the inspiring one. Nada Alawi was running a company she started with her father, when she felt she needed a change. She used to paint as a hobby, and she wanted art to be her life; not as a painter or an artist, but in…

Hoda Allam did not always know she wanted to specialize in baby sleep therapy. It came to her after struggling with her own baby’s sleep for four months and not being able to find help in Egypt. She was always sleep-deprived and thus she could not be as good of a wife, employee, and mother…

Between the pandemic stress and lockdown boredom, we’ve got plenty of reasons to turn to food. This has resulted in a weight gain experienced by most of the population. What else is there to do? Well, there’s working out for starters. And yes, we know, it is not easy to motivate yourself to work out…

شيماء هشام كانت في الجامعة بتدرس هندسة معمارية لما قررت انها تجري ورا شغفها بالفن، بس وقتها ماكانتش تعرف تبتدي منين، ولما تواصلت مع معارض قالوا لها انها لازم تكون عندها خبرة، فقررت انها تدرس الفن، وفي خلال التلات سنين اللي فاتت شيماء سافرت ودرست الفن وزارت معارض، كمان شيماء خدت كورسات من مؤسسات معروفة…

محمود عزت كاتب موهوب وشغله مؤثر، اشتغل على فيلم فيلا 69 مع المخرجة آيتن أمين، ودلوقتي تم اعلان آخر فيلم ليه (اللي برضه من اخراج آيتن أمين) سعاد من ضمن الأختيارات الرسمية في مهرجان كان للسينما في 2020! محمود كمان شغال على مسلسل ما وراء الطبيعة على نتفليكس، المسلسل مبني على قصص الكاتب الراحل أحمد…

طول عمرها نور إمام كانت عايزة تبقى دولا او قابلة، ولما لقت نفسها بتعاني من اكتئاب ما بعد الولادة، قررت انها تجري ورا حلمها ده عشان تساعد أكبر عدد من الستات، اتدربت مع بيبو ميا اللي مقرهم في كندا، وكمان اخدت تدريب اونلاين على التعامل مع اكتئاب ما بعد الولادة من خلال جامعة اكسيتر، وأسست…

Nour Emam always wanted to become a doula. When she found herself struggling with postpartum depression, something stirred inside of her and awakened her dream. She decided to train to become a doula so that she can support as many women as possible. She trained with a Toronto-based birth work training called Bebo Mia. She…

Mahmoud Ezzat is a gifted writer whose work has been extremely impressive and promising. He has worked on Villa 69 before with director Aiten Amin. And now his latest film – also directed by Aiten Amin – Souad, has been announced an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 2020! He is also one…

Shaymaa Hesham was halfway through attaining her Bachelor’s in Architecture when she realized she wanted to follow her passion for art. Not knowing where to start, she contacted art galleries, only to be told that she needs to be more established. She decided to study art, and over the past three years she traveled, studied…

Aiten Amin established herself as a director through sheer hard work, dedication and a whole lot of hustling. Her work in film – Tahrir 2011 and Villa 69 – as well as in television – Saabe’ Gaar – has captured the hearts of many Egyptians. This year, her latest film Souad has been announced an…

Throughout the different ages, there have always been women who chose the daring path. Those women followed their dreams, even if those dreams involved a career path usually only reserved for men. History always remembers those women, those firsts, who were not intimidated by a room full of men, where they were sometimes seen as…

It is incredibly impressive when creative, proactive minds come together during tough times such as this pandemic and come up with a project that will serve thousands to say the least. That is what happened with Nourhan Shaaban and Rana El Kahwagy during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nourhan and Rana’s friendship blossomed eight years ago, when…

Nermeen El Nemr, graduate of Mass Media who has also completed a post graduate diploma in Marketing in the AUC, worked for eight years in the field of marketing and PR. Then she worked for an NGO that is focused on empowering the ICT sector in Egypt. After that, she made a decision that will…

Randa Saif, Faculty of Commerce graduate, wife and mother of two children, and El Wadi El Gedid native, was inspired by the nature and raw beauty of her home town when starting her project Natural Corner. This proactive entrepreneur’s project makes cute and practical products using palm waste. The idea first came to her after…

Conserving one’s heritage is a noble, and quite essential, goal. Rawda Abdelhady founded Raquda Foundation for Art and Heritage (NGO – NPO) in Alexandria for that very noble and essential goal. She graduated from Faculty of Art, Egyptology Department. Then the Faculty of Archaeology, Conservation and Restoration Department. And finally, she received an MA in…

You can’t go wrong with a juicy, delicious burger. Add some gooey cheese to the equation, and you’ve got yourself a restaurant-style Juicy Lucy burger that the whole dish party will talk about! Here’s how you can make the best burger in town.  Ingredients: 1⁄2 kg minced beef 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper…

Lights, Cameras, Action! Our Ladies Night for this month celebrated power women in cinema, TV, and broadcasting, as well as beauty empowerment. The main objective of our monthly Ladies Night is to bring fierce and fabulous women together under one roof to network, tell stories of success, laugh at their failure and exchange learning experiences.…

Social Media and PR expert extraordinaire, Managing Director of Mint & Co, and fabulous mother Sara Romany is a real-life inspiration. And as with all empowering female figures, we just had to talk to her! Here, we ask Sara all about Social Media, working with her husband, and raising compassionate children!  What is your advice…

This woman has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with from the get-go. Establishing MO4 with her siblings, and building it from the ground-up, Amy Mowafi’s hard work and understanding of the media industry are admirable. We speak to this incredibly powerful woman about working with siblings, women empowerment, and the insanity…

Fustany is a platform for all things fabulous, targeting women in the Middle East. The inspiring entrepreneur behind it, Amira Azzouz, has managed to build a solid reputation for it as a platform offering a wide variety of topics that interest women. We speak to Amira about Fustany, entrepreneurship and how female entrepreneurs can inspire…

PR mastermind Mai Abaza inspires both on the professional and personal levels. This mother-of-twins left a stable job at a multinational company to chase her dream. That dream did not disappoint, and now she is the CEO of one of Egypt’s leading PR agencies: Publicist Inc. We speak to Mai about her journey, entrepreneurship, and…

ترجمة: نوران العشري   محدش يقدر ينكر إن مسؤولية تربية طفل دي مسؤولية كبيرة بالذات لو في ظروف  صعبة زي الطلاق. في المواقف دي، لازم الأب والأم يبذلوا كل جهدهم مش بس عشان يحافظوا على صحة الأطفال النفسية، كمان عشان يخلوا المرحلة الانتقالية دي تعدي بسلاسة ومن غير ألم. الأهالي العزاب بيلاقوا نفسهم في الأغلب…

It broke her heart to see her frighteningly tiny infant cry, yet it was a joyous moment, for she now knew her daughter can hear. She had been sent home with her baby, a small bundle of joy she called Mirna. She was born with deformed hands and legs, weigh­ing a heartbreaking half a kilo­gram,…

It is hard enough to bring up a child, let alone within a difficult situation such as divorce. During such times, both parents must work not only to ensure their children’s wellbeing, but also to make the transition as smooth and painless as possible. Single parents often find themselves doing a job meant for two…

Say what you will about the 2010s, it was a confusing, dramatic time for everyone. Yet, there was a fascinating surge in a really well-made television series. This actually started from the mid-2000s and snowballed into the giant industry we are now witnessing. That is true for Egyptian television as well, as we have seen…

ترجمة: نوران العشري تحدي العادات والتقاليد بيبقى قرار صعب وجريء دايمًا بس بيغير حياة الشخص اللي قرر إنه يعوم عكس التيار، بالذات لو في مكان زي مصر، اللي الناس فيه بتقدر التقاليد جدًا وبتلتزم بيها. والتقليدي في مصر، ان العيلة مكونة من أب وأم – متجوزين بعض أكيد – وأطفال، أي حاجة غير الشكل ده…

Challenging social norms and tradition is an ex­tremely difficult and brave decision, which invariably changes the lives of all those who choose to swim against the current. That is especially true in Egypt, where tradition is king. And according to tradition, a family consists of a mother, father – who are married to each other,…

The end of the decade is a mere few days away, and the roaring 20s are making a comeback. Before you get your flapper dress and flirty bob haircut ready for New Year’s Eve, make sure to fully enjoy the final days of the 2010s. Here is a list of events happening within the next…

فاضل أيام بسيطة والسنة تخلص وقبل ما نستعد لاحتفال رأس السنة واستقبال 2020 والعشرينات عامةً، محتاجين نودع 2019 بطريقة مختلفة ونستمتع بأخر أيام فيها. عشان كدة جمعنا لكم مجموعة من الحفلات والإيفنتات اللي هتحصل خلال الأيام الجاية عشان متفوتوش أي حاجة منهم! 19 ديسمبر: هاني مصطفى في ساقية الصاوي في قاعة الحكمة الساعة 8 مساءً،…

ترجمة : تسنيم عبدالله   أول مرة شفت فيها عادل مصطفى كانت على مسرح TEDx  في الجامعة الأمريكية، طريقته وكلامه وهو بيحكي عن رحلته ونجاحه وحضوره على المسرح بهرني، وخطف قلوب الجمهور كله، عادل هو أول ممثل ومخرج مسرحي مصري كفيف؛ وبرغم الصعوبات عادل قدر يتفوق على ناس كتير في نفس مجاله ومازال بيطوّر نفسه…

ترجمة: تسنيم عبدالله   ممكن تبقي فاكرة إنك لما تتجوزي هاتخلصي وترتاحي من تدخل الناس في حياتك وتعليقاتهم السخيفة؛ لكن للأسف الحقيقة إنك بتبدأي مرحلة جديدة من الضغوطات وبتدخلي في دوامة جديدة من الأسئلة. المرة دي ماحدش هايسألك هاتتجوزي امتى، هايسألوكي ناوية تخلفي إمتى! يارا الجندي يارا صوتها مميز ومعروف عند أغلب المصريين. بحكم شغلها…

“بيت متّى” مشروع مانقدرش نقول عنه غير إنه مشروع مُلهم جداً ومُبهر بكل المقاييس. مشروع من أفكار وتصميمات مصمم الديكور الفنان بيتر متّى؛ بيتر بيعرف يعمل كل حاجة، من تصميم المجهورات، واكسسورات البيت، والأثاث والتصميمات الداخلية. بس الملهم والمختلف في قصة نجاح بيتر، إنه مش بس قدر يتفوق ويصنع اسم لنفسه في مصر. هو كمان…

It has been widely agreed upon that yoga does affect one’s life, changing it for the better. The mixture of meditation and exercise is a philosophy which helps bring many people all over the world inner peace. The following women have turned their lives around with the use of yoga, so much so that they…

We’re aware of the genius of Spike Jonze, and we absolutely love it. The man’s work is so diverse he’s directed Being John Malkovich, Bjork’s It’s Oh So Quiet music video and was the co-creator and executive producer of MTV’s Jackass and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! We are, however, prepared to call…

Disgusting, isn’t it? Appalling, inexcusable! If you think so, congratulations, you are one of the few who are truly disturbed by sexual harassment. It is out of control, and this elderly man, leaning over, hiding behind his newspaper to touch a woman’s behind, is the representation of all the reasons why we seem to be losing…

The brainchild of Peter Matta, Beit Matta is an inspiring project to say the least. Designing jewelry, home accessories, furniture and interiors, Peter Matta seems to have his hands full. This year, some of his products were displayed and sold in Mykonos, which comes as no surprise since they first originated when he was furnishing…

In the small hours of this morning, Egypt lost one of its most talented directors, and the world lost an artist whose work has enriched the film industry endlessly. Mohamed Khan, who passed away at the age of 73, has always had a distinct, delicate feel to his films. They didn’t need to be excessively…

    Our society is great in many ways, and our people are known for their kindness and helpfulness. However, unfortunately this very same society many times does not respond so well to differences; whether they are natural or acquired, spoken or written, born-with or chosen. Thus, in such a society, raising a child with…

El Masry El Youm is going viral for all the wrong reasons today. They posted a caricature by caricature artist Abdallah earlier today, and it seems that all hell broke loose in the comment section, and the image is already circulating all over Social Media. The caricature shows a man asking for a woman’s hand…

  Mai Medhat was all over Social Media last week when she appeared on the panel of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2016 alongside Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg and President of the United States Barack Obama. Mai Medhat’s project which she co-founded with Nihal Fares is Eventtus, an app which helps its user find the nearest…

Yasmine Kamel is an assistant director whose work so far has inspired us. It’s not every day that we come across someone with so much passion for the industry and one who is willing to put in so much effort into their work. Luckily, this year’s work paid off, and her meticulous care about the…

Ramadan is always a great time to keep a close eye on TV series and watch out for fresh young talents, or re-discover forgotten talents! This year has brought us a bunch of amazing talents all in all. Here are 7 male actors we want to see more of! Ahmed Wafik Ahmed Wafik has been…

Bassel Alzaro’s career has been booming recently. He has combined charm and good looks with a light-hearted attitude and raw talent. Whether it be his work as a presenter in the X Factor, or his TV series roles in Le’bet el Mout, Al Ekhwa, or this Ramadan’s Fou’ Mostawa El Shobohat, he’s gained a decent…

Ramadan is almost over, so all should go back to normal; eating habits, sleeping habits and apparently sex habits too! We’ve noticed among ladies’ conversations regarding Ramadan, sex almost always comes up. There are contradicting opinions, but from these many voices, we’ve gathered a list of facts and confessions about Ramadan sex, and why it…

We understand that things change and that our generation was the very last one that has seen both analog and digital technologies. That being said, we feel the need to teach future babies about the wonders of the 90s,because honestly, we’re starting to feel like kids these days are a little spoiled. Finding your Favorite…

  Immediately after her contract with ONTV ended, Lilian Daoud was requested to leave the country. Zyad Elelaimy, her lawyer, posted on Facebook stating that. In the status, he said that passport investigation officials showed up at her house, requesting that she leaves with them immediately and taking her cellphone away. “he said that passport investigation…

  We often view consumerism in a negative light. This doesn’t come off as a surprise, seeing how consumerism in its most basic definition has damaged societies somehow. People have been conditioned to want to own things even if they don’t exactly need them. Advertisements and billboards were no longer enough, not even product placement…

We’re all extra busy these days; work doesn’t stop in Ramadan! If anything, we have the same amount of work, with less working hours. That’s why sometimes, we find ourselves frantically trying to cook Iftar in such a short time. Here are 5 go-to recipes for when you’re short on time. Cheesy Vegetable Casserole This…

  Sherihan or Nelly Fawazeer? Sherihan. Have you ever wanted to star in Fawazeer as a child? Yes! When I was a child I didn’t want to be an actress, I wanted to do musicals! What Ramadan thing do you dislike the most? I hate, drinking Amar El Deen! My grandma used to cut up…

  Ramadan is all about family and food. We spoke to Karim Fahmy to find out more about his preferences, cooking abilities and whether farafeer food exists!   Tabeekh or junk food? Tabeekh, because I ate a lot of junk food before I got married. I love tabeekh; I love rice and molokheya. When I…

  Beautiful and talented actress Amina Khalil speaks to us all about Ramadan, cooking skills and her dreams of one day doing Fawazeer!   If you had to choose a Ramadan show to live in, which would it be? I’d love to live in the series I’m doing right now, Grand Hotel. Do you cook…

    We spoke to the fabulous Nahed El Sebaei about Ramadan nostalgia, food, and Heba Regl El Ghorab!   What do you think of the whole “revamping” people are doing to traditional desserts (e.g. red velvet bala7 elshaam)? I love red velvet basbousa! What was your TV addiction during Ramadan when you were growing…

  Update: on June 6th, Sepultura posted a statement on their Facebook page apologizing to their Egyptian fans for the cancellation of the concert, stating that it was out of their control and that it was an issue between the promoter and authorities.   Before I get into this, let me make one thing clear, this is…

Relationships are hard enough as is. They’re even harder in Egypt where restrictions are placed on human interaction since the day we’re born. Now, imagine being an Egyptian and deciding to marry a non-Egyptian. This is like taking the difficulty level and multiplying it tenfold! However, if it’s true love, there’s not much you can…

Featured Image Photography by Amall Ishak. Costume Advisor Nermine Said.     Beautiful, intelligent and extremely talented; those are things you may already know about Ingi Abou Zeid, but did you know she’s an inspiration when it comes to academia? Ingi’s acting career boomed quickly, but this wasn’t about luck, “people say ‘you’re so lucky with…

Yes, we know the economy isn’t doing great in Egypt. As a matter of fact, it hasn’t done very well since forever. This isn’t exactly out of the ordinary. Since the 1970s, Egyptians have been more prone to travel in search for work. They would go to Europe, the US, and Gulf countries in search…

In complete and utter defiance to human rights, and common sense, the Egyptian police arrested the satirical group “Atfaal Shaware3”. The young men were all apprehended after they made a video which mocked the government’s decisions in regards to Tiran and Sanafeer Islands. “A campaign was kicked off on Social Media, where people took pictures…

Some jobs are sexier than others; it’s a fact of life. And doctors are way on top of the list. We can think of many reasons why this is the case. For starters, they make you feel better, they fix you, literally. We got to doctors when we are feeling vulnerable and they treat us.…

In what we are certain was a moment of absurd  cuteness, Poussy Shalabi chose to carry a clutch bearing the picture of her husband, legendary actor Mahmoud Abdel Aziz. Not only that, but it’s a picture of younger Mahmoud Abdel Aziz in one of his early 80s films. We can hear you saying, “yes, it’s…

Featured Image by Ehab Zakaria No one can deny the positive impact one gets from having a pet. The unconditional love given to you by your pet turns them into another family member. Our love for our small, furry family members might seem strange to some. And the following people have done things others might…

Cairo’s bright lights, noise and hubbub can be a double edged sword. On one hand, you are always in the middle of where all the action is taking place, and everything is at an arm’s reach. However, there’s the fact that sometimes it’s just too much. It comes as no surprise that some people are…

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Many Syrian refugees have unfortunately learned that the hard way. Regardless of their level of education, or the careers they may have had back at home, many Syrian refugees in Egypt have resorted to selling food on the street to make a living. Their food is homemade, clean, and…

The D-Caf Festival has been great to us! We’ve seen yet another great film at Zawya Cinema, Cemetery of Splendour. We walked into this film not knowing exactly what to expect. The Thai film, directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, was a spectacular two hour long dream. It’s difficult to categorize the film, but if one must do so,…

Featured Image: Shutterstok/audioscience   Child abuse is never something people find easy to talk about. Perhaps this is one of the many reasons why it is such a huge problem in our society. The taboo put on sex, and the shame which follows rape victims are multiplied when it comes to children. A society which…

Last night, as part of the D-Caf Festival, we watched the French film Disorder at Zawya, directed and co-written by Alice Winocour. The film stars Matthias Schoenaerts and Diane Kruger (whom most will remember from Inglorious Basterds, Troy and Mr. Nobody). The film so far has been nominated for an Un Certain Regard Award at…

As we grow older, we realize the importance of our parents and appreciate them more. This doesn’t cancel out the fact that they still embarrass us. As people grow older, they become less cool – with the exception of freaks of nature like Susan Sarandon and Sayed Ragab. Your parents (and older relatives in general)…

Featured Image by Heba Begawi   Ahl Masr is a foundation that didn’t want Egypt to lose more to fire than it already did. Many Egyptians are in dire need for help when it comes to burns. Whether it be by raising awareness to the importance of fire prevention or by providing proper care for burn…

Recently, us Egyptians have been priding ourselves in our new-found ability to adopt new, merciful ideals, even if they are different from those we’ve learned to accept as we grew up. One of said ideals is defending animal rights. Before we get flooded with angry comments about how our culture isn’t cruel to animals, let us tell…

Understanding a problem and actually facing it is usually the first step of solving it. This goes without saying, but for some reason when this problem is grief, people seem to consider embracing it a weakness, or lack of faith. That is where grief therapy comes in handy, and thankfully, for the very first time…

  Egypt’s relationship with sex is strange to say the least. It is one of the greatest taboos, yet our culture is full of it. Whether it be sex jokes, sexual innuendos in pop culture, or sex itself, Egypt is overflowing with sex. And that is okay, as long as no one talks about it.…

It is one thing to be a familiar face on TV, but something entirely different, and probably more difficult, to become a household name via Radio. Gihan Abdallah has done just that. Her career has maintained an unrelenting high since she started out. Her show, Agmad 7 Elsa3a 7 has been a national favorite for…

These past few months haven’t been the best for the Egyptian economy. Blow after blow struck the Egyptian Pound and now it is suffering the repercussions. Egyptians took to Social Media to voice their concerns and frustrations, an seeing so many disgruntled Egyptians inspired Mohamed Sherif El Dib, Creative Director at Monkeys in Tuxedos LLC,…

One might think that getting married will save them from these snaring comments; one couldn’t be more wrong. Getting married seems to only accelerate the rate at which these comments come. This time, you are not being asked if you’ve managed to snatch up a man, but if you’ve managed to get yourself pregnant! Yara…

  It doesn’t matter how lucky, talented, successful or accomplished a woman is. The fact remains that her family, and society as a whole, will always expect certain things from her. Women in Egypt suffer every single time they go to a wedding, funeral, or any other gathering where extended family will be present. It…

If you had to choose 3 tweeps to stick with during the zombie apocalypse, who would they be? @mezzo812 , @_radvaa, @mazeno_ and @lil_miss_fickle Elham Shahine and Donald Trump and you are stuck in an elevator. How do you escape? I would freak out and scream with Elham Shahine then we will find out that…

Wahid Hamed’s brilliant script came to mind the moment we saw Amr Diab and Mohamed Mounir’s Al Qahera yesterday, particularly the quote which says, “seeing this country from above is nothing like seeing it from below”. It has now been established that the Egyptian media doesn’t know how to be considerate to the majority of…

Our love for our grandmothers is unconditional, despite our recent revelations about their role in destroying our lives. It’s always about the little details that we find at their homes, too. Here are 10 Things you will always find at your grandmother’s house. Quality Street Box full of Sewing Kit Nothing screams Teita more than…

We are living interesting times here in Egypt, times when the Government flaunts the freedom of speech it allows its citizens, while in fact, many are facing legal consequences of them exercising it. Over the past few months, the situation has been deteriorating. It has become very apparent that if you think outside the box…

It has become increasingly common for Egyptians to move out of their parents’ house. While not 100% socially acceptable, plenty of Egyptians are opting to move out for many reasons. It could be that their parents’ house is too far from their workplace, or that they just want that extra bit of freedom. Reasons aside,…

A photo of a car lodged at the top of escalators at Seven Stars Mall has been circulating Facebook recently after being published by the Facebook page Egyptian Auto Market. Little did they know, but this isn’t the first instance of this photo being published, according to some commenters, the photo went viral a little over…

  10 years ago, a media agency mostly comprised of women would have raised a few eyebrows to say the least. Hashim Khalil, an Account Executive at our digital hub Media & More shared with us his experience, working with a team full of power women! Hashim has noticed that women are more prone to…

Celebrities reaching out to fans, and vice versa, via Social Media is undoubtedly a great thing. It offers celebrities the chance to receive instant feedback on their latest work. It also offers fans the chance to get in touch with people they admire. It can be tricky, however. Recently, it has become increasingly common for…

We’ve previously mentioned how extravagant children’s birthday parties have become. And it got us thinking about how our birthdays when we were children seemed to be a lot more fun. One of the aspects where today’s parties are extremely different from our birthday parties is the food. Today, birthday parties are catered, when back in…

Yes, we know how that sounds, but seriously, your mama’s rice is possibly the best thing you will ever eat. And if you don’t appreciate it now, that’s probably because you’re still too young to understand the utter beauty that is mama’s rice. For one thing, it’s the perfect base for every. Single. Mama’s dish!…

Egyptians have always been able to detect a line with funny potential. Whether it be films, theatre, or political speeches, certain lines are immortalized in pop culture. More often than not, those lines ironically point out something that Egyptians can all relate to; us Egyptians love sarcasm! “it’s still an unfinished project, it was just…

It’s common knowledge that it isn’t easy being a woman in Egypt. This is not only due to the widespread misogyny that is not only existent, but is highly encouraged by the Egyptian society, but also due to the fact that when women do choose to do something, they are – most of the time,…

Photography  by Nourhan Refaat The Cairo Tattoo Convention by Nowhereland Tattoo, which hosted tattoo artists from all over the world at the Tipsy Teapot in Maadi, providing tattoo sessions over two days, took place earlier on November 6th and 7th, and was a huge success. People came together to raise awareness about tattoo culture, its…

The squash racket has been her best friend since the tender age of six years old! Following her brothers’ footsteps is what led her to become the great squash player she is today. Raneem is the first Egyptian woman to be No. 1 at any sport, something she takes great pride in – as she…

Yesterday, October 28th, Reham Saeed’s show Sabaya El Kheir was the talk of the entire country. Not for its content as much as it was for Reham’s extreme views, which she freely flaunted on her show. Reham is no stranger to outbursts such as this one, where she would defend her views so passionately –…

Hany Adel’s star is rising in the entertainment business, much to his fans’ joy. Up until now he has managed to keep a perfect balance between his music and acting careers. While his roles and the projects he is offered are multiplying, he still finds time to write new music and perform it. He is…

There is much more to films, TV series and even commercials than the actors and actresses, bright lights and dramatic stories. Hundreds of hours are spent on creating the end product, and those behind the camera are just as important to the ones in front of it. This extremely creative craft is supported by directors,…

There is no such thing as one common struggle Egyptian women go through. Egyptian women’s struggles differ depending on their social background and personal circumstances. The one thing they all have in common is that at the end of the day, for all of them it all comes down to their perseverance. The film Om…

Introducing Our Favorite Foodies   The food industry has, like everything else, expanded a lot during the past few years. And new job titles, interests and hobbies that are related to the food industry started surfacing in Cairo. Not only that, but they are also becoming increasingly popular. We decided to look further into those…

It seems that almost every day a video of Mohanad depicting a typical, albeit hilarious, situation, pops up on our timeline. There has to be a reason why his videos spread like hay fire, and it’s obvious, because he is genuinely talented. Mohanad first gained Internet stardom when he started posting videos on Vine. The…

Whether you are a Downtown regular, or an occasional visitor, you must have heard of either heard of Estoril, been there once, or are a loyal customer. The little bistro in Downtown Cairo is one of the few places that look now the way they must have when they first opened. The delicious food, timeless…

Belly dance might seem like a regular thing in Egypt, but it has more to it. The art of belly dance is something that has been passed down through generations of legendary dancers. And the Egyptian version of it is a worldwide favorite. When we saw videos of Lorna belly dancing, we were struck by…

Time Capsule in the Heart of Zamalek     If you happen to be into old school art, then you’ve probably been directed to “Hamada Mazzika”. Hamada runs a shop which specializes in everything vintage that relates to music and film. From old Egyptian movie poster, to priceless vinyls, record players, typewriters, and pretty much…

A true Mediterranean, Dr. Georgette Savvides is a Greek Egyptian psychologist. She has two doctorates, one in Business Psychology and the other in Counseling Psychology. Her work in Psychhealth grew over the years. The center offers therapy, corporate work, training for counselors, and educational work. We sat down with her about relationships, society and the…

Imagine a fusion of your favorite Arabic classics and a Daft Punk-esque set of disco music? This is Disco Misr. It’s everything the band’s name promises; that being Egyptian disco music. The DJ’s Amr Emad and Mostafa El Sherif founded the band, and then were joined by the band’s newest member, Mohab Sammy. Their concoction…

Tameem’s work in advertisement speaks for itself. He has become one of Egypt’s most successful young advertisers with his witty, tongue-in-cheek humor which results in creative, clever, and fun ads. We sat down with him to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the advertising scene.   What do you think dominates…

A man of diverse talents has captured the hearts of Egyptians this year as Hatem in the Ramadan Series Taht El Saytara. His talent as an actor has been appreciated before that in Hollywood, and now that he’s had his debut leading role, it’s being appreciated here as well. Dhafer L’Abidine is as captivating as…

When Nadine Salama’s daughter was born, she immediately sensed that she had Down Syndrome. Beautiful Lara’s syndrome bothered her mother none; and no one confirmed it for a while, “no one told me anything for a week, until her father came to me and told me that although no one else wanted me to know,…

When dealing with Down Syndrome, there are plenty of misconceptions, which we’ve tried to clear up by talking to Christine ‘Kiki’ Haddad, Art Therapist at the Learning Resource Center.   It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Egyptian society does not know how to correctly handle Down syndrome. After all, how can they handle…

The relief of buying a product with a clear conscience doesn’t come that often. Places like Thaat, are making it easier. They focus on teaching women from different parts of Egypt crafts, and using this craft to create environmentally and socially conscious products. Their new project Studio Embabah has produced a fashion line that is…

Recently, there have been calls for a protest to demand that women take off their veils. First off, to make things clear, the protest never claimed that it aims to force women to abandon the veil, but to demand that those who want to do so, can do it without being shamed by their families…

    When you think “Maadi” the first thing that comes to mind isn’t great street food; great restaurants, maybe, but not great street food. That’s only because you don’t know where to look. There are great places to have authentic, Egyptian street food all over Maadi. You just need to know where to look.…

  We’ve previously mentioned what it would have been like if Egyptian actresses played Disney villains. This made us think, those Disney villains were all strong and vicious; they could have fended for themselves in Egypt, but what about the pretty princesses? What would have happened to them had they lived in our Cairo?  …

Alyaa Gaber Mohamed is a young Egyptian woman, whose fate had decided that she should witness a war when she least expected it.  Alyaa, like many other Egyptians, went to work abroad. She was working at the Swiss Inn hotel in Yemen when the situation spiraled into what now seems to be a full-fledged war.…

Abla Fahita is undeniably a pop icon nowadays. In fact, she’s one of our favorite pop icons. She’s funny, clever, independent… and above all, fabulous! The lady-puppet is a single mom living in her duplex with her little girl, Caro, and she is everything you would expect from an Egyptian lady-puppet. Abla Fahita is all…

Seinfeld is one of the most ground-breaking, influential shows in television history. The “show about nothing” went on to influence many shows afterwards, even becoming a “formula” to follow later on. Not only was its success incredible during the run of the show, but it stayed popular (and quite relevant) throughout the years. And one…

Anthony Vincent’s YouTube channel blew up since he uploaded a video of himself singing Katy Perry’s Dark Horse in 20 different styles. The video went viral and since then, he’s been making videos and garnering more success. Anthony’s videos are quite simple, but a lot of talent and hard work are put into them. All…

It’s not just the things we have to go through because this is how we were built, not just giving birth and menstruation cramps. Our pain is sometimes due to something we regularly do. We do know those things are unnecessary, yet we’ve been wired to do them without a second thought. Here are 5…

Picture this: instead of the animated version, Disney’s films were live action ones, starring Egyptian actresses. Our favorite villains would have been perfectly portrayed by these Egyptian actresses.                 Snow White’s Evil Queen: Nadia El Gendy   Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s ma3boudet elgamaheer? What? Snow White?…

Tania Saleh is one of Lebanon’s sweetest crooners. Not only is she a talented singer and performer, but she is also an extremely talented songwriter. Her passion for music is only matched by her passion for the causes she supports. Thus making her lyrics a reflection of her views on society and politics. A timeless,…

    If we had a penny for every time our guy friends told us we’re exaggerating about how we feel when we’re on our period, we’d have been able to afford a sex change. The monthly event is painful and full of complications that only women will understand. Think about it as a terrible…

Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity and hard work, things women are great at. However, it’s still a man’s world. Mariam Ahmady is one of the women changing that, though. She is a director, who after a lot of hard work in the industry, released her…

  Mo Faramawy’s film, The Foreigner, will resonate with many of those in our generation. Faramawy is an Egyptian who lived a big part of his life in Turkey and ended up studying in the US. While his film beautifully portrays the detachment an expat sometimes feels, we could definitely tell there’s more to him…

Shady Sheha is indeed Egypt’s Jack of all Trades, but this doesn’t necessarily mean he’s master of none. Shady’s crooning country voice has gotten him all the way to the finals on Germany’s The Voice! Shady lived his childhood between Cairo and Vienna. He studied in German Schools and moved on to graduate from Alsun…

Noha Bahr started doing her illustrations around a year and a half ago. She created her own quirky, funny characters and skits. And now she has got almost 5000 followers on Instagram, “I started drawing in my sketch book around a year and a half ago, but the stop motion videos I started a year…

We always complain that there isn’t anything new to do. Whenever we go out, we have a set of things to choose from. It’s either food, drinks, cinema or one of the same old shows we always go to. There are, however, plenty of unconventional things to do in our beloved capital. We just never…

On July 24th, the Poltergeist remake should hit the theaters! The remake will be directed by Gil Kenan and will star Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt. And while we’re skeptical about whether this is a good idea or not, the trailer sure seems interesting.                      …

You have probably seen one of the boxes scattered around the capital. The box reads in clear Arabic font “Clean Food, Take what you Need”. We started noticing them a while back, and decided to look into it. The first 50x50cm boxes we found were in Maadi in front of Stavolta and Tabla Luna. It…

The circle of life isn’t always a philosophical phrase, nor is it always religious. Everything in life is reusable, recycle-able. We just need to use what the universe has given us the right way. We mean this, both literally and metaphorically. Physical recycling is a wonderful concept and it can save the earth, but there’s…

Vladimir Putin is not only the President of Russia, but also the perfect example for a Bond villain. He is cunning, influential, and somehow seems to be good at everything. He’s also very, very scary. Here are 11 moments when Putin displayed his prowess at being the epitome of what a villain should be:  …

Our generation is in the awkward gap between analog and digital music. We’ve listened to cassette tapes, CD’s and now we buy our music on iTunes (that was a lie, most of us illegally download it). We’ve listened to Amr Diab’s Shawa’na and remember a time when Samira Said was a brunette. And throughout the years, we’ve seen…

Ramsi Lehner is one of those actors who seem to have sprung out of nowhere. And since his debut role in Bel Alwan El Tabi’eya, we immediately recognized his talent. Throughout his fairly fresh career, Lehner has been proving his acting prowess. Whether he is working on films like Harag wa Marag or series like…

Dissecting Ahmad El Abi’s Colorful Portfolio       When you follow Ahmad El Abi on Instagram, you see the impact almost immediately. Your news feed is suddenly splattered with cheerful colors, coordinated cleverly – that, and a whole bunch of rubber ducks. Abi’s work has attracted lots of attention recently. His Instagram following grew…

It is true that we should eat to live, not live to eat. Still, that doesn’t negate the fact that while we’re at it, we should eat well! One of the people we’re grateful for when it comes to this department is Wesam Masoud. We’ve religiously watched his show on CBC Sofra, swooning and fawning…

Sometimes we feel like the 1990s were a blank page in history books. We’re certain that this is not correct, mainly due to the fact that we’ve actually lived in the 1990s and know that historical events did happen. Still, had we not witnessed the 1990s, we would have thought that it was nothing but…

One would think that with Egypt’s history with cinema and television, we would have an abundance of brilliant costume designer. Unfortunately, that is not true. However, we’re starting to get glimpses of some very talented designers recently. Reem El Adl is one of those. Her work includes Walad wa Bent, Samir wa Shahir wa Bahir,…

There is an Egyptian proverb that says, “If you haven’t lived with someone, you don’t really know them”. As a child, it didn’t make sense to me. However, when I traveled with my friends, I found out it is true. Of course you know your friends well. You know their favorite band, which celebrity they…

After spending 24 hours at the Saudi borders, Loujain Alhathloul was arrested. Her friend, Maysaa Al Amoudi, who came to her support and to bring her some items, was arrested as well. Reports on where they are being are starting to surface, but nothing that was confirmed by Saudi authorities. Loujain and Maysaa had both…

You watch a specific group of people for your entire life and you start noticing certain patterns. We’ve recently noticed that many Egyptian men are perpetually stuck in the 80s. We’re not talking about the kind of men you see at hip hangout spots around Cairo. This phenomenon manifests – very strongly – in very…

Social media is a huge part of our lives now. And some social media websites are more personal than others. For example: it’s almost never a good idea to add your boss on Facebook. You’ll suddenly notice that the lines separating different social interactions are blurred. Are they now your friend? Can you really be…

After watching 50 Shades of Grey’s trailer, we deduced that this film will be a hit in Egypt. This is a logical assumption, considering how huge of a hit the books were. The film, which will be released next year on Valentine’s Day, follows the same story of the book. An innocent girl meets a…

Making fun of women’s driving has been overdone for decades. You will find that even the most liberal men will still say that women can’t drive. Their justification will be that women wreak havoc on the road. We have come to the conclusion that this happens only because women drive by the rules; something which…

The idea of getting a tattoo always scared me beyond words. However, this December, I found myself sitting on Timur Reda’s tattooing chair, waiting for the needle. Less than a month before, I had lost my father in a car crash. It was then that I knew that I wanted a tattoo and knew exactly…

You just graduated college. You’ve got your entire life ahead of you. The world is your fresh, shiny oyster. Then how come the only job offers you’re getting are for junior positions? Do these companies not know your potential? Do they not understand your capabilities? Your resume clearly details the proper education you’ve gotten –…

The first time we heard about Noor Hilal’s upcoming project, it caught our attention. She is a Syrian/Slovenian professional writer and director based in Kuwait. Her upcoming film, Marriage: Impossible, is a light-hearted romantic comedy. It is about an Egyptian man and American woman’s relationship, starring Ahmed Ezz. We spoke to Noor Hilal and found…

Featured Image: Shutterstock/Karol Kozlowski   Morocco is one of the most enchanting countries in North Africa. There, you will find lots of history, art and delicious cuisines. Take a trip where you can have couscous for breakfast, lunch and dinner!   Shopping Forget about malls and fancy stores. In Morocco, go to “souks” and “foundouks”.…

These Palestinian lads are definitely onto something. They’re not your average clean-cut band. Their tunes are not carefully tailored mixtures of oriental and rock genres. They are fresh, loud and accidental. They’ve taken all their influences since childhood and mashed them together. The result is a medley that includes everything from Palestinian folklore to punk…

Many celebrities out there are jumping on the selfie bandwagon. Sure, it’s trendy now, but some people did it way before it was mainstream. Examples of the kickass self portraits: Stanley Kubrick This is a completely different kind of self-portrait fanatic. Kubrick’s photographic skills show in his amazing self portraits. Anastasia The Romanov Princess may…

We squealed with delight when we realized that there was such a thing as edible flowers! Not only are they absolutely beautiful, but they are also delicious and aromatic. Beware, though, not all flowers are edible. Some of them are even poisonous. You would probably want to grow your own flowers as well. The ones…

Last night was the screening of Ahmad Abdalla’s latest film, Decor, at the Cairo International Film Festival, starring Horeya Farghaly, Khaled Abol Naga and Maged Elkedwany, and shot entirely (well, almost entirely) in black and white. We couldn’t wait to see it! As usual, Ahmad Abdalla didn’t disappoint. From the very beginning you find yourself…

Egypt is a beautiful country, but we would be lying if we said its skyline is as beautiful as it should be. As a matter of fact, it’s a mess. And it’s sad, considering the beautiful architecture you can see if only you took a walk in Downtown Cairo. To fix this, Jason Stoneking started…

When we found out that Eugene Friesen was going to perform in Cairo, our hearts skipped a beat. The brilliant cellist’s concert was organized by Izdehar and sponsored by Hisene. Eugene is a cellist whose innovative style has gotten him a lot of attention since he started out. Now, at 62, he still rocks out…

Egypt has been witnessing a surge of new entrepreneurs recently. While they are all special, some of them head for unchartered territories. And this makes them even more noticeable. Aly Mazhar started Be Fit Egypt, a company dedicated to offering fitness services. Aly’s work is not only about Be Fit Egypt, though. Recently, he collaborated…

Some might call us out for using a term that might be a little too harsh. However, we use “airhead” to describe an individual with scarce intellectual interests, a narrow mind and the depth of a rain puddle. So it’s only fair. Don’t get us wrong; we try not to judge! And we encourage you…

We are the generation that grew up using a dial-up. We know what it was like to wait half an hour for a Google search to finish loading. Nowadays, women are objectifying themselves by hunting and pleading for compliments-Likes or comments- on social media. They dress to post photos of their new outfit while men…

There is an Egyptian proverb that says, “If you haven’t lived with someone, you don’t really know them”. As a child, it didn’t make sense to me. However, when I traveled with my friends, I found out it is true. Of course you know your friends well. You know their favorite band, which celebrity they…

According to the Merriam-Webster definition, a fashionista is a person who designs, sells or is very interested in clothing fashions. Why, then, do we seem to be seeing plenty of “fashionistas” who don’t fit that description at all? Sadly, many of those fashionistas follow the stereotypes taught to them by films like Legally Blonde. And…

Traveling to new countries is great, but it’s not the only way to experience something new. You would be surprised to know the number of places that you never knew existed in Egypt. Some of them are so untainted by the big city life; they are like little pieces of heaven. Here are our absolute…

When Vampire Films take a different level.   Directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston as vampires, this film is a definite winner. What more could anyone ask for? Jaramusch is known for his beautifully minimalistic movies. And this one does not disappoint. The film revolves around two ancient vampires, Adam…

Karim’s work caught our attention as we were browsing through Instagram. The diversity of his styles was intriguing. His paintings were transcendent, spiritual even. All the while, his art installations were clever, colorful and extremely contemporary. We had to learn more about his art. When we sat down with him for an interview, we weren’t…

Soopar Lox is everything the deliberately misspelled name says and more. It is impossible to categorize their music. They just make music, no matter what genre it is. Even calling their music “house” wouldn’t be accurate. Their gigs are extremely popular. And rightfully so! Who else is going to make music that can make you…

We all know the world can be cruel. There are, however, stories that inspire us to keep trying. Moving tales of men and women who started from scratch and went on to touch the lives of millions have always existed. Here is a list of our favorite inspiring underdog stories. Alexandre DumasThe man who wrote…

80s Curse   Just like the inspiring, tear-jerking stories of people overcoming difficulties, there is the exact opposite of that. There are those who seemed to have had it all. Then, with one swift swing of fate’s merciless sword, it was all gone. After vigorous research we came to the conclusion that this was a…

How to Pack Smart for the Hospital   We all know there’s plenty to think about once you know you’re expecting. One of the most essential things – that we might occasionally forget about – is to pack for the hospital. You need to do that in advance. Keep your bag next to the door…

When Egyptian Women Rock the Corporate World!   Whenever it comes to certain jobs, women are most probably overlooked. The large return on investment in hiring women is ignored because “this is a man’s job”. GE launched an event by its Women’s Network, promoting women’s roles in Business, Media and Society. The Women Network events…

Egypt is the home of plenty of talents. Unfortunately, most of them stay in the dark. This is due to many reasons, from being shamed for not having a desk job to lack of government support. In comes Fair Trade Egypt, offering overlooked, disadvantaged artisans marketing and support. The Fair Trade Egypt store is a…

We know that life isn’t perfect. We’ve made our peace with that. And there are nuisances that we can’t avoid. Ordering food is one of them. This happens almost every single day, because we’re human too and we need to eat. And every time it does, there is a battle in the office over who…

Cairo is a big city. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that there are plenty of undiscovered gems lurking around its corners. Many of us don’t know Cairo’s full potential. We did some research and ended up with mind-blowing places. Whether you are looking for a delicious meal on a budget or some hard-to-find…

“Society pushes men to be more methodical and pushes women to be more creative”   Steve Haley has an interesting resume. He studied to be a mathematician, went on to work with Mercy Corps and he uses math in motivational speaking. After seeing him speak at TEDx AUC, we had to meet him for an…

Love him or hate him, but you must agree that Sherif Madkour is a very interesting man. He has been incessantly teased for years. Even his peers in the media made fun of his interests and demeanor. However, he’s been extremely successful ever since he started out. His family-oriented TV show continues to be one…

With striking bold colors, broad lines and impeccable female portraits employed in each painting of hers, Hanan Ghanem’s paintings have taken Egypt by storm. Her work is unique, honest and has been portraying women as they should be portrayed. No wonder it was used in the hit Ramadan series Asia. After all, her heroines are…

An Insight to Smart Décor!    Interior design may seem like a luxury to some. However, plenty of things can be done to make sure our household is not only prettier, but a healthier environment to live in. Sherif Kamal is an interior designer whose work speaks for itself. Since the tender age of 8…

For years we, Egyptians, have suffered from a problem whose solution was staring us right in the face. There were plenty of artists willing to showcase their work with no one giving them attention, and plenty of art lovers who had no idea where to look for art. The answer to both groups’ prayers came…

Maybe it was a black hole of some sort, a teleporting phenomenon or even witchcraft, but Joey and Chandler had found themselves living in sunny Cairo instead of New York. Naturally, life went on, let’s say more or less. Career For starters, Chandler’s talents as an IT Procurement Manager weren’t paying off as much as…

Jadal is a Jordanian rock band that has managed to capture the hearts of audiences all over the Middle East with their tasteful, classic rock sound, combined with witty lyrics and a nonchalant attitude, all sealed together with an Arabic twist.  Luckily, we got to sit down with Mahmoud Radaideh, Jadal’s composer and guitarist, and…

“Our heartbeats are music. A woman’s voice is never a sin!”   We live in a world drenched in stereotypes; if we said otherwise our world would be drenched in denial as well. No one is safe, not even the “majority”. For example, the majority of Egyptian girls are veiled, so the entire world may…

The first time I saw Adel Mostafa, he was giving a speech in TEDx AUC. His presence on stage captivated the crowd – naturally, as any theatrical actor – as he told his inspiring story. He went through his journey as Egypt’s first blind theatrical actor, and then director. Despite the naysayers, he came out…

Youtube is a realm that should not be taken lightly anymore. We have already seen many a success stories emerging from the website which may seem crowded with people demonstrating their talents, hoping for a chance. And why shouldn’t they? They have an audience literally waiting for them to grab their attention with the right…

When Omneya Shohayeb put pen to paper, writing down her what was to become her first published book, she did not know that she was starting a story of her own similar to the collection of short stories that occupied the pages in her book The Life Jackets. Sarted as a blog by the same…

‘2 Zobbat’ is the worthy follower of Essam Youssef’s bestseller ‘1/4 Grams’. Hardly on the shelves this one has already emerged to become another bestselling hit.The topic is naturally interesting and it was explored down to its deepest, darkest bits by Essam Youssef. Written with just enough zest and wit to keep a topic as…

We, Egyptians, are no strangers to a little bit of army-loving. It is not uncommon in other nations as well, but we have always taken it a little bit too seriously. Everything in our history says so, from depictions of King Narmer gripping a war prisoner by the hair, raising his arm to stab him…