On cold winter nights, there is nothing better than snuggling up with your favorite hot drink, warm snack and blanket. Here are two recipes that are guaranteed to warm you up. Chili…
New Year’s Resolution: Move it and Stop Procrastinating!
Procrastinators usually take ages to put down a plan and even more to stick to it and implementing it within a predetermined time frame. As this is present in almost every aspect…
How to Stay Connected when your Kids are Glued to their Smart Phones
About fifteen years ago, when emails where the only way to get connected to people living away, there was a circulating email about a boy who sent his parents a long email…
Special Olympics Champion! Lobna Moustafa: The Gold Fish
Lobna Moustafa, 20, is a real heroine who believed in life when everyone else doubted her capabilities. She is a female swimming champion from the Egyptian Special Olympics team with more than…
When Vision Replaces Sight
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…
Don’t be his “Therapist” or his Attraction Will Plummet!
When men tell women their problems and their issues at work, their commitment fears, their health woes, problems with their ex-girlfriend, and the list goes on, they are trying to distance themselves…
7 Signs he’ll Always Stink!
There is nothing scarier than being in a relationship and then realizing that your significant other, the light of your life, the apple of your eye… actually stinks. In order to save…
Marital Porn! Is the Real Deal Breaker?
You would think the story your husband is telling all your friends about how his father used to pretend to breast feed him would be a deal breaker. Your friends look at…
The Good, the Ugly and the ‘in Love’
” I don’t understand how someone like him could be in love with someone like her!” announced, my childhood friend Sally as we sat watching the adorable couple play with their 3…
The Right to Live
Visiting the Right to Live association for Special Needs makes you instantly feel that the world is a beautiful place. From teachers and founders to talented and energetic members, the association is…
Great People with Challenges you didn’t Know about
History remembers those who changed the world one way or the other. Anyone from artists to world leaders will be remembered for the impact they have created. Sadly, sometimes during the documentation…
The Super Power of Multitasking – How women really do it
Most women are amazing at multi-tasking, both on the personal level and the professional level. Don’t envy us, God has created us this way to prepare us for the many tasks we…
I’m Nine Years Old and My Stepfather Raped Me!
“A faraway place… where there are no people, only the sea and trees. Where people live very far away, because people are bad and they hurt each other and those who are…
Editor’s Note – January/February 2014
During the making of this issue I was lucky to meet so many interesting and beautiful human beings that reminded me how genuinely generous life is. This issue is about challenges…
Tunisia – A Bit of Everything!
Tunisia which has started and boosted the revolutionary spirit in the Middle East is also a popular holiday destination that travelers approach for serenity and peacefulness. It is known for its mix…
Feeding Syria
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) will start providing ready-to-eat food to 125,000 vulnerable Palestinians and displaced Syrians caught up in fighting around Yarmouk camp in Damascus.
Fabulously Comfy
Look fabulous yet comfortable and confident with these items that’ll look cool going jogging, yoga or even on a road trip!
Lacoste Takes Notes from the Scandinavians
Who knows winter better than the Scandinavians? That’s right, no one! Lacoste knows that, and so the new Fall/Winter collection was based on Scandinavian fashion, elegant but practical, feminine yet warm.
Back to the Future… Running!
Le Coq Sportif rummaged through its past and came up with an extremely impressive Fall/Winter collection. The colorful 90s are coming back strong starting this fall and who better to take those…
Detoxing in Thailand
Norhan Nishan, 26, frustrated from the city that killed her energy, creativity and productivity, she packed a small bag and took off for a detox program in Thailand. Yes, as simple as that.…
Somebody Scream!
“This country needs group therapy.” We’ve all heard and said these words at least once in the past three years, and, to be honest, it rings very true. The pressures we’ve…
To Bubble or Not to Bubble? That’s the Question!
Lifestyle is quite a mean word especially when you read it as a headline in a magazine. It immediately makes me picture myself as one of the-devil-wears-Prada-kind of women, who occupy executive…
Rags and Tatters
With ‘Rags and Tatters’ Ahmed Abdallah has created one of the most important films around the revolution. It is a beautiful and genuine story of the marginalized, in search for identity and…
Villa 69
Villa 69 is the awarded debut feature of the talented director Ayten Amin. Premiered and awarded with the Special Jury Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Villa 69 is surely a…
Rich Aroma right from your Computer Screen!
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,…
Weaving Life Jackets with Omneya Shohayeb
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…
2 Zobbat
‘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…
10 Foods That Can Strengthen Your Memory
Most people consider changing their diet only to lose weight, lower their cholesterol or to better manage high blood pressure. But did you know that eating healthy can also help your memory…
Gorgeous Me…
When hips don’t lie… “Gorgeous Me” fitness competition with Body Shapers went for 45 days with 50 young ladies competing to win a money prize, a trophy and an interview in…
Yoga Chakras
The system of chakras in the yogic tradition describes seven energy centers along the “shushumnanadi”, which roughly corresponds to the spine anatomically. These energy centers cannot be observed physically within the body…
In Search for Inner Peace
WWW journey with Shanti Yoga In the Indian language, the word Shanti means peace. This is exactly the vibe we got when we first arrived at Shanti Yoga. The place creates a…
Is Detox a Painful Approach? Not at all!
To start with, one has to mention, that every system needs a break, and a change in order to prevent it from falling into a monotonous rhythm leading to a plateau, where…
Patience for Passion! Ossama Helmy Speaks about the Healing Powers of Origami
We all remember the paper boats our parents used to make us when we were children. We have grown to learn them by heart, not knowing that by performing those simple folds…
Are you an Idiot?
Once upon a time there was a girl who did everything her parents, friends, neighbors, colleagues and doorman expected of her and then lived miserably ever after. She was a straight ‘A’…
It’s Slumber Party Time!
With What Women Want & Oysho at The Gabriel Hotel Photography by Ahmed Zaatar, Retouching Amr El Saadany Models: Dina Asaad and Amina Zaher All outfits by Oysho Shot at The…
DIY Beauty Recipes
Save, play and enjoy! Olive oil and honey hair mask Now this is a bit tricky, only because it’s difficult to wash out. But you will be surprised at the results. Add…
Natural Beauty Care For Starters
Facial care routine starts with: Cleansing, toning, moisturizing Cleansing is the foundation of every advanced skin care regimen. Cleansing your face should be part of your morning and evening routine.…
How to Survive A Week in Cairo with Only 100LE!
It seems completely impossible to be able to last on just a hundred pounds a week in Egypt’s capital, butin fact, it is doable. Here are some tips on how to last…
How Your Workplace Goals are Your Own
Trying to continuously beat your competition at work is truly exhausting even for the top women professionals out there. It gets even more difficult when your rivals are your fellow lady-colleagues who…
The Army Fetish
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…
Street Children, Disability and Prostitution for Survival
It was my third visit to the shelter. There was a happy atmosphere today which I later learnt always accompanied the arrival of a new baby. Shadia had come home with her…
The Detox File
Recycling our mind, body and soul… With bad media, junk food, pollution, traffic and non-stop driving controlling our Daily Lives, we can feel that we are chained from head to toe.…
People We Love: Lebleba
Lebleba is surely a female icon and a star guru. Since the tender age of 3 years old, Lebleba’s family knew that she was destined to stardom, as they watched her humorously…
3 Minute Interview with the Egyptian Nudist
Please tell us how does nudism help us accept our bodies the way they are? What we see around us all the time in mainstream media is unrealistic, manipulated representations of the…
Editor’s Note – November/December 2013
I am not a believer in New Year’s resolutions. Period. But for the first time I actually took a resolution-like decision and followed it through: I decided to detox my life! For…
Nelly Karim “People were missing the Egypt they love… that was the real nostalgia”
Throughout the past couple of years Nelly Karim has managed to become one of the most sought after actresses in Egypt. With her great performance in “1:0”, she has established herself a…
Eye on Nostalgia
As with anything else, the make-up industry has evolved so much in the past few decades. One cannot really tell if women affected the make-up industry or the other way around, but…
Bite Your Way To Beauty
10 Foods that can Make you Feel Beautiful and Fresh
The Hair Removal File
Unwanted body hair is a fact of life, which becomes especially annoying in the summer. Can you imagine yourself at a popular resort, fabulously clad in a designer bikini and not fully…
First Curls “Our youngest baby was 4 days old!”
First Curls is super cool and baby friendly!Based in Heliopolis, Cairo, the place is the first professional photography studio specializing & dedicated in baby and kids photography. The studio creates memories for…
The Laziness of the Soul
It’s amazing how we begin as a sperm and end as dust. In between, we are formed of various touchable and untouchable things that makeus a person. We are all born…
Has Romance Evolved to Cheesy?
Why is it that when we fall madly in love, it is always the cheesy kind of love messages and talks that we end up with? What’s the thin red line between…
Oh the Confusion: When Fear and Lies Conquer
This is a piece about the rarity of logic these days. In fact, logic has become so rare that bearers of such a scarce commodity have become an endangered species. Now do…
Architectural Cairo: Between Nostalgia and Rebirth
Cairo is a city rich with architecture. It has witnessed countless changes throughout history and has gone through many phases of development, and deterioration. The architectural icons in this city are splendid,…
Above the Clouds with Aya Metwalli
“Existential, contemplative and confused” Aya Metwalli‘s music is all about the journey it takes you to. She sings about birds, mornings, trees, the universe, water, travelling and her relationship with beauty. You…
Amina Salem: Painting the Female Enigma!
Amina Salem is a talented young artist and a mother. When she was a little girl, she used to draw and paint with watercolors by instinct without even knowing the rules of…
Townhouse Gallery
15 years of embracing women in art Fifteen years ago, Townhouse opened its doors as the first independent art space in Egypt with a remit to make contemporary arts accessible to…
Curves: The Love-Hate Relationship!
“The biggest heartbreak is when patients undergo surgery and think it’s going to cure everything, only to watch over the next five to eight years that they’ve gained the weight back.” A…
Your Guide to Traveling Pregnant!
Do’s and Don’ts First of all, I wanted to address the myth that pregnant women can’t travel. That is completely incorrect: if you take the proper precautions recommended by your doctor,…
My Mama Carries a Gucci… My Nanny Carries Me!
I’m a child of a family of six children. Living in Germany, my mother, who had chosen to set her career aside in favor of us children, had no help what so…
Traveling to the 40’s with Dr. Alaa El Aswany
Storytelling a 1940’s Egypt; Nady El Sayarat the latest novel by Dr. Alaa El Aswany describes the hardships Egyptians faced due to the coercion of the British occupation that worked hand in…
Marie Louis Bishara Egypt’s Fashion Empress
Whenever we think about the fashion industry in Egypt, Marie Louis immediately crosses our minds. She is a true Egyptian success story, a fashion guru and business woman who created her fashion…
Let’s Talk About Sex
Bored and frustrated with the mundane topic of politics, we decided to change to a more interesting subject. “Let’s talk about sex!” someone offered. And why not? With a group of women,…
10 Health Benefits of Having Sex
Sexual intercourse is always a focus of constant curiosity, interest and analysis to the human mind. Our sexual nature is governed by several factors: anatomical and physiological, environmental and social factors surrounding…
Gisele Bundchen
“It depends of my mood, but definitely I always choose pieces that I feel comfortable in” One of the most famous models in the fashion scene today is Gisele Bundchen. She…
Diary of a Cairene Editor Vol. 1
Hello and welcome to the What Women Want… Magazine blog. Please make yourself at home. This blog will feature lots of cool stories that are great but wouldn’t usually make it to…
Time Machine
This season, we travel to the times where beauty and elegance conquered the fashion world. From pretty pastels to glowing jewelry, we bring you some styles from iconic women that you can…
Dark Attraction
The 90’s gloomy fashion is sneaking its way back this season! Marla Singer played by the talented Helena Bonham Carter in Fight Club, was one of the most remarkable characters of 90’s…
7 Lifesaver beauty tricks “Ever heard of toothpaste being the silent pimple killer?”
Shave after Conditioner If you have no shaving cream left, smooth conditioner over your legs instead of soap, which doesn’t really moisturize your legs. Conditioner actually softens the hair on your legs,…
Eternal Charms
Photography b y Coucla Refaat Model Nariman El Bakry Makeup by Diana Richy Styled by Reem Gamil Shot at Vintage Furniture and Object Emporium If you are eager to become a high…
7 Things that Got Extinct After the Millennium
#90’sNostalgia Before the Millennium, there were many things that we couldn’t live without. They shaped our lives and brought us fun and joy. Remembering how we couldn’t live without them just make…
50 Shades of Veil
Setting a trend in Egypt is a piece of cake. Making this trend fall out of fashion is another simple task. Lately, a lot of Egyptian women, especially in the upper social…
“she held her for him in the bath and watched the drugged father pour boiling water from the kettle over the little tender skin until it burnt”
She was only 5 years old at the time and her little legs weren’t long enough to jump after her mother from rooftop to rooftop after the last violent beating her mother…
Editor’s Note – September/October 2013
We sat on this issue right before the violence and constant unrest swept the country. Somehow we were lost in the middle of the June 30th aftermath and torn between binaries, good…
People We Love – Sherihan
Whenever we hear the word “Nostalgia” we immediately think of Sherihan. She is a true Egyptian icon and one of the greatest impressive talents that will live in our hearts forever. Irreplaceable…
3 Minute Interview with Cairokee
How did you win your last MENA Best Band award? Tamer Hashem: We didn’t even know that we were nominated, until we found out that we won by fan votes, which…
Glamour Report for Spring 2012
Models walk the runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Sarah’s Craft Corner
Arts and crafts for young hands in just a few simple steps What you need: – Red, yellow and black paint – Wooden stick – Glue – White A5…
Hot Mama!
This summer, you will turn heads with your baby bump wrapped up in the most stylish local fashion Made in Egypt. Dress by Mona Hosny available at style-treasure.com Nariman Sadek, a Marketing…
Summer Micro Trends
Now that you have a good background on all the fashion trends this summer, it’s time to have a look at the little pieces that make up the complete look.
Extreme Pattern Mixing
If you are a person who loves to have fun with her outfits, then pattern mixing is the thing for you! The secret to pattern mixing is finding a color theme and…
Hakawy Festival
Storytelling Art The second edition of the Hakawy International Arts Festival for children came to an end Wednesday, the 28th March at the Cairo puppet theater. Organized, by AFCA foundation for…
A Daringly Nude Tank Girl
Nadine Hammam, an established artist who exhibited her work in London, Dubai, Paris and Washington DC, wowed the audience again with a third exhibition under the title of ‘Tank Girl’. The Exhibition…
Art through Parallel Visions
Parallel Visions is an exhibition at DARB 1718 that opened on March 3rd and went on till the 1st of April. Curated by Shady Elnoshokaty, it features the creative work of 27…
Cairo Mood
Cairenes are known for several things, most of which relate to their humorous nature, improvisational skills, and incomparable, at times incomprehensible, moods that deem them ‘mazagangeya’. Ahmed Mehanna takes the best and…
Araq Motakate’e
Araq Motakate’e is a new, authentic and interesting collection of Arabic short stories by Ramy Abadir and Ahmed Rizkallah. The book is a blend of interesting reads that will keep you up…
Mais Hamdan plays “Kika Al’aaly” this Ramadan
Mais Hamdan started filming a new series titled “Kika Al’aaly”, which is directed by Nader Galal. Starring alongside Mais are Hassan ELRaddad, Ahmed Safwat, Salah Abdallah and Dina. The storyline revolves around…
Look out for a brand new experience with El Gomhoreya TV
An all-new El Gomhoreya TV will launch in April. With new ideas and new shows, offering you a new experience! El Gomhoreya TV is made possible by a group of Egyptian youth…
On the road to Downtown
Directed by Sherif El Bendary, the documentary about Cairo’s downtown is a league of it’s own. The film is a ride through Downtown portraying its beautiful architecture, noise, crammed up streets, nostalgia,…
Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Collection
The Dazzling new Rouge Artist Collection is just what you need this summer with 100 different shades from “Rouge Artist Natural” moisturizing natural shine lipsticks to the long lasting extravagant and edgy…
GUERLAIN Abeille Royale SERUM
A new anti-ageing revolution of youth Serum, born from the exceptional repairing power of bee products that are known for its natural healing substances and skin softening properties. Your skin complexion will…
Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum
Love struck is the new exotic Fragrance by Vera Wang that is all about Vera’s interpretation of hopeless crazy love that gets your heart pounding out of your chest inspired by a…
Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria announces the summer opening of Stanely Pool and Restaurant.
Dalia Amer General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria recently announced the summer opening of Stanely Pool and Restaurant. “Stanely” is the main hotel’s swimming pool, overlooking king Marriout Lake and the…
Cool facts about dolphins
Dolphins are mammals and not fish. They feed their babies on milk like we do. Dolphins have lungs and breathe air like we do but they can hold their breath for more…
Your Holiday is a click away with Google!
Google is making your holiday planning process easier than ever. With their ‘Hotel Finder’ you can find the perfect hotel, know where to go and when (tourist spots) Even if you want…
Hidden Beauties
Premiered and awarded at the Abu Dhabi Film Fest 2012 “Manmutesh” or Hidden Beauties, directed by award-winning director Nouri Bouzid, is the story of two young women in the aftermath of the…
The Patience Stone
As part of the New Horizons Competition at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Film Fest, director Atiq Rahimi presented “The Patience Stone” based on his bestselling novel. Set in the backdrop of…
Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga in Villa 69
Starring Lebleba, Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga, Villa 69 is the first feature film by the uprising filmmaker Ayten Amin. Soon in theatres.
Bassem Youssef on Time’s Annual Top 100 influential people!
Our own Bassem Youssef on Time’s Annual List of top 100 influential people in the world. This is the lists 10th year, since the revolution Bassem has been influencing us through his…
Another Local Album is Out
Egoz, a local band led by Hany Mustafa, launched their new album ‘Temple Of Small Things”. All their tracks are their own, original and unique. Available at Cairo Jazz Club.
Beyonce shakes H&M Summer Collection
The superstar is partnering up with H&M for the Summer 2013 campaign; “Beyonce as Mrs. Carter in H&M”. The clothing will be available starting May in all worldwide stores and online.
VICTORIA BEKHAM FINALLY LAUNCHES HER NEW WEBSITE
Victoria Bekham’s old website only served as a look book at her collection, but with his new e-commerce website you can shop online. Take a look!
Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer collection 2013
Classic with a bold twist. This collection is a must have in any modern girl’s closet.
Goodbye Panda Eyes
As much as we want our makeup to last all day, we want to able to remove at the end of the day. Clarins 2 new eye make-up removers are the perfect…
It’s Definitely A Pink World with Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s secret is going pink for spring, with a collection of lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow and many more all in pink. There’s even a tutorial on their website on how to…
WIF launches a mouthwatering New Menu
We all loved WIF’s old menu, 11 flavors of wings but guess what? Now there are 13 new ones added to them. Other than that, WIF now has several new dishes, their…
Opening of Aeon Furniture
Quirky and full of incredible colors, Aeon furniture has just opened its exquisite doors in Heliopolis, targeting newly weds that want the best quality furniture for reasonable prices. Check it out, to…
Top Holidays at Sheraton Miramar
Sheraton Miramar is the place to be whether you’re looking for pure relaxation or an active holiday for the whole family. In addition to their daily program, the famous unique Boat Bar…
The legendary Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises
Aswan & Luxor destinations have always attracted travellers from all over the world, with Egypt’s largest open-air museums for the well-preserved ancient Egyptian monuments. When it comes to where to stay then…
“Mauboussin, for the timelessly elegant man”
Mauboussin introduces their new fragrance M Generation, created exclusively for the confident, effortlessly elegant man who lives for luxury and strives for distinctiveness. Using warm and sensual woody-spicy notes, it’s the perfect…
Lancôme’s aura of skin perfection
Teint Miracle Compact and Effet Miracle are two exclusive formulas from Lancôme designed to reveal the Aura of perfect bare skin, added to Lancôme’s classic mineral pigments ‘a new generation’ of pink…
The Orchid: Forever Young
Three orchids selected from 30,000 combined together to create the New-Generation Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract. The Orchidee Imperial line includes a Toner, Neck and Decollete cream followed by a mask; are all…
“Ma3leshi”, but Salalem took ‘crazy’ to a whole new level!
Local band, Salalem, known for their craziness, originality and fun shows just released their very first official music video for a song titled “Ma3leshi” off their latest album, “Kelma Abee7a”! Need we…
Mais Hamdan faces romance and tragedy in “The Fire and The Mud”
Mais Hamdan started filming her recent series titled, “The Fire and The Mud” with an esteemed cast including, Yasser Galal, Sawsan Badr and Madeline Tabr. She excitedly plays the role of Gawaher,…
The Fashion Diary…
Boost your fashion instinct throughout the whole week with these outfits and bring out the diva in you whether at work, at a party or at the beach! Photographer: Nouran KhalifaModel:…
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
If you’re planning a wicked “Girls Only” trip, the best place to spend a memorable vacation at will definitely be Las Vegas, so close your eyes and live the fantasy! It’s known…
Do you Know What Women Want?
Aida El Ayoubi – Singer JAN/FEB 2012 “It’s very important for a woman to have a nice home for her family. Other women prefer career than family but it all depends on the…
Got Candy?
Color your wardrobe with this season’s candy palette. Clad in sweetness and whoever wants you should stand in a queue Special thanks to actress Ghaida NouriShot at Ojo Photography StudioPhotography: Ashraf…
For the love of Denim
Castaway in your own bubble outside the city with these denim outfits that’ll make every weekend a special one. Photography: Ashraf El Mahrouky and Samo Reraa (Ojo Photography)Makeup Artist: Asma Sherif…
Bootylicious Beauty Meets Modern Day Fabulousness!
Photographer: Phillipe Maurice.Modes: Jailan El Rihany and Nazly Shamel.Hair by Shady Badran from Al Sagheer Salons.Makeup by Sherif Khalil from Al Sagheer Salons.Styled by Reem Gamil
What We Love
this season
Country Chic
Photographer: Hatem SalehModel: Mirelle KaramHair by May El Makhzangui from Dafayer, Check out Facebook Fan Page.Makeup by Sherif Khalil from Al Sagheer Salons
Amina Khalil on the path of a Bond Girl…
Photographer: Phillipe Maurice Model: Amina Khalil Styled by Reem Gamil Hair by Rafy from Al Sagheer Salons Makeup by Sherif Khalil from Al Sagheer Salons Shot at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah
Picture Perfect
Pose in confidence around the clock with these beauty items that’ll make you glow like a super star.
We Love Colors
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What’s Your Flavor?
Vanilla
What’s your Flavor?
Red Velvet
Blonde Ambition
Want to have a simple yet attractive look without looking pale? Check out these beauty items that’ll make your skin look fresh, vital and sexy!
Fairmont Heliopolis: Prestigious and Fabulous!
Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers was granted the prestigious 2013 Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Travel Award (Platinum) for being the “Best Conference/Convention Hotel” in the Middle East & North Africa region.
On The Map
Google brings Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, to millions of viewers on Google Maps. The launch marks the first skyscraper to join Google’s global Street View collections. In partnership…
Perfectly Polish in El Gouna
Sheraton Mirimar resort in sunny and peaceful El Gouna offers a piece of Poland in their exclusive Polish Food Festival from the 30th of June up to the 8th of July. The…
An Android Jelly Bean!
HP’s Slate7 is an affordable Android “Jelly Bean” consumer tablet that provides customers with easy access to Google Mobile services. The HP Slate7 is the perfect personal companion and it also offers…
Taking the Capital By The Handheld with Cairo 360
Media Republic has announced the launch of the Cairo 360 Android App following the success of the popular iPhone app. Offering Android users instant access to the latest reviews of Cairo’s restaurants,…
Brighten up your summer with Lumia!
The Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520, a blend of high end style, innovation, and affordability, are now available in Egypt. Combining exclusive Carl Zeiss optics with Nokia’s largest f1.9 aperture,…
Oiled For Success: Wadi Foods!
For the first time ever, Egyptian Oil producers participated in an international contest held by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA) in Paris. Egyptian company Wadi Foods, which was…
Hani Mahfouz at Zein, Tivoli
Zein Terracina Café in Tivoli dome has been providing guests with a unique art exhibition by the renowned Egyptian graphic designer Hani Mahfouz. The exhibition will be on for a couple of…
Hats off to Egypt’s Gifted Chefs
www.Thegiftery.com and Casper and Gambini’s organized the 2nd Gifted Chef Competition which brought together passionate amateur Egyptian chefs as well as a crowd of enthusiastic foodies who enjoyed the night with good…
Naked
The dark reunites people more than the light does. When the lights get cut in these tough times we are living in, everyone in the family comes out of their rooms to…
People We Love: Hany Adel
Music Vanguard: Hany Adel is a singer, song writer, composer, actor and a father to two beautiful girls. He has been considered as a true game changer and a visionary above-board, who…
Working for your Dad… Dream or Obligation?
We all work for different reasons,but how and where do we choose to work? Do we choose the easy way out if we have it laid out in front of us? Some…
The Event that Changed Everything…
Nobody knows the exact date when the event started. The chaos that took place once it started and its insane aftermath made any kind of accurate documentation impossible, but we know that…
It’s a (Hu)Man’s World
One of the common things talked about among women of modern times is how they believe the world would be a better place if women ruled. “It’s been a man’s world for…
In Search of Oil and Sand
The Egyptian documentary titled ‘In Search of Oil and Sand’ continues its worldwide tour with one of its latest venues being 16th Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentaries and Shorts. Competing with 10…
Mawaweel: Third Time Round!
The Cairo Jazz Club Agency announces the third installment on ‘Mawaweel’ Ramadan festival for 3 Fridays on Ramadan (Starting 19th of July and ending 2nd of August). Mawaweel entertains you with an…
Youtube Turns 8!
When YouTube’s site first launched in May 2005, we never could have imagined the endless ways in which it would inspire, inform and entertain us every day! Every month, more than 1…
Starting a Family After your 35th Birthday?
The big challenges to your body… Even though unmarried women in that age group may be significantly less stressed and not as busy as married women that belong to the same category,…
How to Stay Healthy, Hydrated and Energetic this Ramadan without a Miracle!
It has been quite some time now, where the holy month of Ramadan synergizes with summer challenging persons fasting in every single aspect of their lives. As tailoring and personalizing one’s nutrition/supplement…
Babies behind bars…
Nawal Moustafa talks about the children of women in prison Nawal Moustafa is an award winning journalist, writer, scriptwriter, novelist and public speaker. Aside from her great resume, she isthe head of…
Does Religion Really Hate Women?
Azza Soliman is a fierce woman and human rights activist, who took on the revolutionary road in college. She realized the importance of civil society in criticizing and questioning religious orders and…
10 Benefits of the Female Orgasm
Do you know that about 70% of women do not reach a major sexual thrill through sexual intercourse or sexual process? Numerous studies have found evidence indicating that orgasm is not caused…
Once upon a Fairytale
Ten years ago, my then three year old daughter and her best friend were sitting in front of the TV watching Cinderella. Both were dressed in their pink ballet costumes with matching…
10 Rules Every Married Couple Should Follow
If you’re still new to the whole marriage game, and don’t really know what the hell you are doing. Don’t worry we have got your back, you just need to abide by…
Make-Up Fallacies that have to stop NOW!
Let’s start with the basics: There’s nothing called brightening your skin color or darkening it with foundation. There’s only a foundation that is exactly the same color as your skin. Even if…
Rami Al Ali is the Greatest Gatsby of all!
The incredible collection of Rami Al Ali for SS13 is is all about the beauty and mystic Great Gatsby times. Rami Al Ali Couture was also popular at the VOGUE Café Grand…
Poppin’ With Colour
Zafir has launched a new 2013 t-shirt collection featuring the work of many talented young designers. The new collection is a blend of humor, cynicism and a small touch of seriousness and…
Owl Attack!
This Season, Owls invade the fashion scene adding a wild look to every outfit.
The Tanning File: Your ultimate guide to a safe and sexy tan
Women love getting a nice tan. While the majority of health officials claim that sun tanning in any form is not good for your skin, the craze for acquiring that enviable bronzed…
As Precious As Gold
Narcisco Rodriguez launches an exotic Amber Musc scent especially designed for women of the Orient. This pungent perfume intermingles shadow and light, refined and intense, mysterious and feminine and sensual and intimate…
My Studio: Your own virtual makeover!
MAKE UP FOR EVER launches MY STUDIO, its first virtual reality makeup iPad Application, which can allow you to be transported to the world of professional make-up design. Available in both English…
Wash Your Worry Away
With the launch of the new H&S Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner with eucalyptus extract, which gives instant itch relief and 100 percent flake free hair, women can…
My Wife the GM, Millennial Version! What to do if you are your Husband’s Manager
You fell in love with your subordinate. You’re probably like every other working woman who is dedicated and hard working. In fact, your commitment to work makes it impossible to meet anyone…
Game of Thrones
Fierce female rulers from completely different worlds have conquered the world. Women of the same spectrum like Cleopatra and Benazir Bhuttocould put entire militaries and fleets into motion. Who were these great…
Girl Rising: Educate Girls, Change the World
Girls with 8 years of education are less likely to marry as a child. An extra year of school leads to a 10% decline in fertility rates. Out of the world’s 130…
Why Farah Ran to the Window and Threw Herself from the Fourth Floor!
This is for Farah, whose incredible courage and strength remain unmatched in my mind. One of the things I’m most taken aback by with my work with street children is how articulate…
Paradoxia
When Granny’s Furniture goes Crazy, Sexy, Cool! With many young Egyptian designers emerging every year, it’s a great thing to have fresh blood in the home and décor sector. Mariam Elias has…
Editor’s Note – March/April 2013
7 years have passed since the first issue of What Women Want…Magazine has been released. Looking back at these 7 years I am filled with pride, joy and empowerment. I feel overwhelming…
Samsung’s new Camera: Say 3G!
Available in a number of colours, including white back and hot pink, the NX1000 is highly portable. With Samsung’s latest SMART features, users can share pictures at the touch of a button,…
Twitter’s Keeper: The good, The bad, and The ugly tweets of the past
Who said you can’t relive the past? With the new Twitter feature, now you can! The increasingly main stream social network has enabled users to archive and access old tweets, so any…