The popular photo-sharing app for iPhones, iPads, and Androids has u-turned on their controversial decision to be able to sell shared photos of users. The verdict came after an upheaval on social…
People we Love… Hend Sabry
Passion for cinema: She is just different. Her passion for film allows her to experiment outside the mainstream. She played the lead in “Sabah El Fol”, an award winning 9 minute directing…
Red Gala Bringing People Together
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/ AIDS (UNAIDS) in Egypt held a unique Red Gala Dinner event at Fairmont Heliopolis, to bring business communities, socialites,…
When there is smoke, there is 3enab!
3enab is a unique cafe in the heart of Zamalek that not only serves shisha, but also offers a unique fruity cuisine. Try the watermelon pizza, and you are sure to be…
Resisting the Fears of Falling in Love
Here’s how it’s been going with almost every woman I’ve met over the last couple of years since I got out of a tumultuous relationship full of ‘love’. “I don’t fall in…
Beirut Arts in Dokki
Beirut is a new art initiative and exhibition space that considers institution building as a curatorial act. “We are constantly trying to think outside of existing protocols that approach a definition of…
Mashrou3 Hagar (Art Empowers!) Exhibition in Cairo
Mashrou3 Hagar is a dynamic artistic program co-funded by the European Union and Darb 1718. The project aims at fostering the emergence of the post January 25 generation of visual artists by…
Chaotic Disorder, Ahmed Kassim
February exhibition of Ahmed Kassim “Chaotic Order” at Safarkhan Gallery in Zamalek featuring the widely known rubrics of games to symbolize how life is exactly like a game, where individuals are subjected…
The Reviving Power of Expiry Dates
The works of man and God have an expiry date on this planet. The only difference between a product and a human being is death. Products on your shelves need to die…
Subspace: The 10th Planet of Entertainment
Subspace is a new production label directed by Aly and Teknyk. Subspace targets young musicians with high potential. It just recently launched in December of 2012, and in this short period of…
Yara El Gendy and her Feel Good Zone
Being a radio presenter is as fun as it is stressful. A lot of effort is put into making sure everything happens on time and keeping the many listeners entertained, but time…
Cooking with High on Body Fat Band
We were invited at the boys of High on Bodyfat Marwan Imam and Ahmed Safi El Din to cook one of their favorite meals. The Barnyard Burger. The Barnyard Burger Ground beef…
Editor’s Note – May/June 2013
For the past two years my life was somewhat on hold, in a certainstagnant phase, like a twilight zone. Everything we believed in and fought for in the past two years of…
The 3 minute interview with Zap Tharwat
1) If you weren’t a rapper, what would you be? A Pilot. 2) When you hear the word ‘resistance’ what comes into your mind? My studio. 3) Name 3 people…
All You Need to Know About Hot Oil Treatments
There is no girl who doesn’t suffer from damaged hair during the summer. We can’t help but expose our hair to many factors, like heat and beach, that play a huge role…
Resisting the Clinically Dead Optimism
In times when resistance is translated into ‘Lie to yourself’ about the forthcomings, while most of us are scared, stiffly drinking their coffee with every front page headline of massacres, lies, false…
The 3 minute interview with Hassan Hamed
@seksek, TV Presenter at Gomhoreya TV What are Egyptian people’s 7 deadly sins? Double parking, littering, Randomness, Bullshit talks, consumerism, Harassment, lying. How do you see yourself in 7 years? Using…
The Machine
When you wash a red shirt with white shirts in the same washing machine, the result won’t be pleasant. That’s similar to what’s happening in our society in the past phase, one…
People we love…Bushra
Full throttle talent! Bushra, ‘knock on wood’, has it all; the whole 9 yards! She can sing heavenly, she has surely proven that she can act when she dished out her awarded…
A’am al Teneen
Mohamed Rabee’ – Available at Kotob Khan A novel by a young engineer and writer Mohamed Rabee’ explores an average man’s life of daily grind in a dead end job. The tension…
The Feel Project
When Change is under the Sea… One of the very promising projects in Egypt today is ‘The Feel Project’ organized by HEPCA, an internationally recognized NGO specializing in the field of marine…
Is there such a thing as right and wrong?
This species of ours is obsessed with labeling every single aspect of our lives with two words; right and wrong. We talk, act, think, preach, judge and even breathe based on what…
Amina Khalil: “Acting is like a muscle you need to work it out all the time”
Amina Khalil beats out scores of young actresses in the Egyptian film industry. From concert singing performances to acting with TV and cinema veterans, Amina knows quite well what she wants. She…
Breakfast is it really the most important meal of the day?
People always claim that breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day, but is that really a valid and scientifically backed statement? Or is it just one of these myths that…
Delivery after 7 Months
What are the common signs? What are preterm labor and preterm birth? If you start having regular contractions that cause your cervix to begin to open before you reach 37 weeks…
7 Things I Learned from my Mila!
There is no end from what parents can learn from their children, especially moms!It’s amazing how every stage in their lives is a new one in yours as well!At first it’s a…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Egyptian Moms
Being a mom is a blessing, a gift, a divine experience that starts as soon as you feel the baby kicking inside. Unfortunately, this blessing doesn’t come with a manual, so we…
Shahenda Maqlad
The female Che Guevara of Egypt “Tell us Shahenda, the mother of the saddened voices, what’s the color of Qanater prison? What’s the color of your prisoner? What’s the color of the…
Hind Rostom
A Woman with Seven Lives The Marilyn Monroe of the East, the queen of seduction, famous for her hourglass figure, and sexy soft voice. She is the timeless symbol of glamour and…
How to deal with the 7 Year Itch
“We have got the gift of love, but love is like a precious plant, you have got to keep watering it. You have got to really look after it and nurture it”…
7 Things nobody tells you about Marriage
Having a baby early on can kill the romance You waited so long to share the same roof with the man you adore. No more stolen kisses and back alleys to get…
Jobs to Quit Before Turning 30
30 is indeed a lucky number in many ways! I’ve seen milestones assigned to be accomplished before turning 30, not before turning 20 or 40! For some reason 3o is the golden…
Taghreed & the Dream of Citizenship
There was no mistaking the horror this six year old girl was experiencing. Nothing more telling of the fear than the warm yellow fluid running down her short legs as her knees…
A Prehumous Funeral
Morrie Schwartz, the name might ring a bell for a few, but for most it’s just someone they’ve never heard of. Morrie Schwartz was a retired sociology professor who had terminal cancer; his…
Shady Ahmed – Life is hard for those who dream
A singer and songwriter, Shady Ahmed is Egypt’s very own home-grown indie artist with a guitar in hand and endless aspiring dreams. His new album ‘Life is Hard for Those Who Dream’,…
Hard Talk With A Clown
I have interviewed all of them. Super stars, cinema legends, best-selling authors and politicians, but it never occurred to me that a clown with a tomato-red nose would have that much to…
Kharabeesh Cartoons
Unforgettable Humorous Videos Kharabeesh is a media entertainment network for Arab Internet users mainly on YouTube, that features animated cartoon videos made by young Arabs to help explain, elaborate, and reflect on…
Harag W’ Marag
Harag W’ Marag is the feature directorial debut of Nadine Khan, it stars Ayten Amer, Ramsi Lehner, Mohamed Farrag and Sabry Abdel Monem. The story reflects a football and play-station youth and…
Amr Salama’s 2013 Bucket List is Full of Surprises!
The aspiring young writer and director come to us this year with a book and a film. ‘Lamo Akhza’ is a comedy written and directed by Amr Slama about a Christian boy,…
Even Ahmed Helmy goes online!
The comedy show is a series of 5-8 minute episodes that take a look at the everyday life situations through Helmy’s comedic view and interpretation. Sponsored by Close-Up, Chipsy, and Samsung, Helmy…
Food that Beats the Winter Blues!
After a battery charging summer full of heat and energizing sunrays, the day is slowly but surely becoming shorter, with the grey sky and cold weather more and more prevailing. These weather…
How To Deal with Pregnancy In Your 40’s
If you have put off pregnancy because of work, relationship concerns or because you simply weren’t ready, there’s no denying your odds of getting pregnant are now far lower than just a…
Is it True that the Egyptian Child is the Smartest Child in the World?
The headline to this article has been the question of the century! We always hear people saying that the Egyptian child is the most talented and smartest child of all but we…
Things to Do When He’s Busy With the Playstation
Is he attached to the joystick more than he’s attached to you? It’s time to make use of your ‘Me Time’! Check out these 5 things to do while he’s busy with…
OMG I am Divorced… (Part 2)
In part one we talked about how hard the detachment is and how tough the decision making process will feel. We also talked about the first step of starting over, remember? Getting…
Wear it like Beckham!
Film director Guy Ritchie has directed a new film and campaign for David Beckham Bodywear at H&M, which sees David cast as an action hero for the first time. It coincides with…
Lacoste’s Polo Shirt of the Future
On the eve of its 80th anniversary, LACOSTE pays tribute to the visionary spirit of its founder René Lacoste by taking his most legendary invention, the L.12.12 polo shirt, into the future.…
7 For All Mankind has landed in Cairo!
The new shop showcases the finest clothes the label has to offer from 7’s signature jeans to everything that goes with it for both men and women. The store is the largest…
Flirtatious lashes
Guerlain has reinvented the shape of mascara to create a more striking effect and stimulate desire. Sleek, modern lines and its compact size make it easy to slip into even the smallest…
Get those lips ready for spring with Clarins Rouge Éclat
The focus is on the lips with Rouge Éclat, the first age-defying lipstick by Clarins. Finally, a lipstick that offers more than just color!
Le Parfum
Winter’s Orange Blossom from Elie Saab Between sweetness and sensuality, this delicate flower reveals its multifaceted versatility from one Elie Saab fragrance to the next, so that each woman can choose the…
How to cope with Downsizing
What if your Employer is downsizing? Is it the end of the World? There is always a situation underneath your feet and a bigger picture when it comes to the economic status…
Getting Naked for a Cause: Fall/Winter 2013
Now after Alia El Mahdy showed some serious skin in Fall 2011, she strikes again this winter accessorized with Egypt’s flag. It seems that some people are ok to get naked fighting…
Everyone Deserves a Forsa…
Giving back to the community is the real revolution. Bursting out of one’s bubble and digging deeper into real causes brings out a healthy society that works hand in hand on development…
8 Things Suburb Mums Get Wrong about their Teenage Kids
We’ve all done mistakes when we were young and that means that your kids have their own too. Hiding stuff from you doesn’t mean they’re turning into perverts.Being awake and aware about…
Not a Cruel World after All?
How to talk to kids about death Parents have a natural protective instinct towards their children; it’s an instinct that appears as early as the time the baby is still safe…
Violence on the Other Side of the Pond; “When I grow up I want to be a policewoman, I want to kill my dad.”
“Break a girl’s rib and she will grow twenty-four.” This is a popular saying between the working class in Egypt. This is often what we are told when we mediate between…
Editor’s Note – January/February 2013
We are not in the best of times. Actually we really in deep, deep shit. With a government that is worse then the one toppled, religious fascism on the rise, police brutality,…
The 3 Minute Interview Nuria Gomma, Professional Kite boarder
1) How long have you been kite surfing? For 7 years now. 2) How did kite surfing change your life? I’ve been working in a bank for 10 years and I looked…
Contraception 101 for Newlyweds
Lost in between the Pill, Condoms and Emergency Contraceptives? Contraceptive Pills There are many myths around the use of the pill. When seeing a couple for counseling prior to marriage, contraception…
5 Tips to Reduce Sibling Jealousy with a New Baby in the Family
For nine months the bun was in the oven and your first born excitedly asked you for the whole forty weeks when the baby is coming out. Finally, the baby is…
People We Love: Aida El Ayoubi
A voice from heaven: Aida is gifted with a heavenly voice that shot her to fame in the late 80’s. Until this day, her masterpiece album “Ala Bali” is in every Egyptian…
Pin the Romance with these Honeymoon Destinations!
Honeymoons are always about moonlight walks, romantic dinners in fresh air and making love in a romantic city. It’s always a bit difficult to decide on where to go on your honeymoon…
Soma Bay – Chill, Play and Socialize
Soma Bay is one of Egypt’s hidden treasures. It’s a land where you can enjoy all the pleasures of life to the fullest. With its luxurious and charming hotels, residential developments, and…
On the Conscious 30’s and the Wild 20’s
Reality alert: Don’t believe those who say that 30s are the new 20s, or that any particular age group represents any other age group. It’s a myth. Now, for the real deal.…
The Workshops: The Passion Playground!
Cairo’s high pace lifestyle could be very exhausting, and before you know it you never have the time or the place to practice your hobbies or passions. ‘The workshops’ offer almost 50…
3alganoob Festival
Music from the Soothing South Think of one of the best music festival you have attended, and place it 800 Kilometers away from Cairo where the sky is your ceiling, endless sea…
The Zumba Zone
Zumba is one of the most positive energy boosters on the planet! The infamous Columbian instructor Beto Perez created Zumba in 2001. He accidentally forgot his music for an aerobics class one…
Yalla Yoga
A stress-free Spectrum What’s a better way to get rid of all your negative energy than yoga? Yoga makes you have total awareness of your emotions, be more centered, gain confidence, set…
Eat your Way to Feeling Good…
Food that will boost your mood In the previous issues of What Women Want… Magazine, the relation between nutrition, preserving the fountain of youth, anti-aging tips, and trimming down fat has been…
Ramy Ashour; “Being World’s number one is not all glamour; it needs a lot of sacrifices.”
He is confident, he is victorious and he knows no defeat. He is one of the inspiring young Egyptians that we are surely proud of. When he was just 16 years…
A Journey of Beliefs with Nawal Al Saadawi
Nawal Al Saadawi is legend. The 81-year-old feminist, physician and author is as polarizing as the controversy she constantly arouses. She was imprisoned under Sadat and summoned to court countless times under…
Searching for The Happiness in Heartache
If you are a man and reading this then you probably already know that most women live at least 50% of their lives in their heads. If you are a woman then…
OMG I am Divorced… (Part 3)
In part 1and 2 we talked a bit about you and the feelings you will be going through while taking the decision of divorce or even after taking the decision. In part…
The Grass is Greener in Dahshour
The economic, social and touristic revitalization of Dahshour Egypt has lots of rich sites that we canpin on the map. We have the sun, the earth, the water, for which the…
Street Children and the Girls who were once loved by God
“Go say hello quickly and bend down to kiss her hand, she’s one of the people that takes care of your daughter”. As soon as the short, fair skinned, green eyed, toothless…
Women on Top! Against All Odds of Cairo’s Streets…
Cairo kills, it’s a fact. You spend long hours surviving traffic, harassment, chaos in this harsh city that sucks out your energy. In this issue, we asked ourselves one question, what are…
Current Note
Almost 18 months since the revolution and we are back to square 1 and even worse. The once united front is now broken down into groups, religions, ideologies and opinions. Where will…
Color me Design!
Affairs is simply crazy, sexy and cool while Odezy.com is a larger than life design destination, with both your home can never be boring!
Style Treasure introduces styletreasurekids.com
Egypt’s first online boutique, Style Treasure has recently launched their A-Z children’s needs web store www.styletresurekids.com Style Treasure Kids offers clothes, room decor and toys by young Arab designers.
Gear it up! Collection by Adidas
Whether you are on the run on a weekend morning our you want a comfortable outfit for your long day, Adidas new “Modern Ivy” Fall/Winter collection is your ultimate choice.
Piece-De Resistance!
Azza Fahmy goes hand in hand with Rania Teymour creating top notch clutches! After last season’s huge success, designer Rania Teymour created another extraordinary fresh range of pouches, clutches and convertible bags…
Egyptian women, are you ready for the guilty pleasures?
New branches of indulgence are opening up soon at Cairo’s capital Citystars. Victoria Secret and Bath & Body Works are finally making an official appearance in the Egyptian market with two stores that will inevitably become the new…
Paris Bubble Chic, Color me pretty!
Introducing 5 new high fashion shades, a mix of pastels and vibrant colors, Bourgois Paris Bubble Chic collection is both daring and contrasting
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 Khalifa Model:…
The Pleasures of Budokon
In Egypt, we find people often complaining of not having time to go to the gym or not knowing how to integrate fitness as part of their daily routines. Like the famous…
The Sad Things About Men in Local Cafes…
I have no idea what to say since this magazine is for humans, women or men, and I’m just a Panda, but since I’ve been living around them for too long now,…
Dazzling Dubai
Dubai is one of the most dazzling cities in the Gulf. From shopping to glitz and glamour over to state of the art architecture, Dubai has it all. On a long weekend…
The Many Faces of “A7eboosh”
Growing up I was always curious about the different issues of the day-to-day Egyptian life and tried to dig for logical explanations for the often illogical, hence I became and observer of…
Mohamed Kheidr Wa Rabena Yostor
“We enjoy believing that we are the most religious, intelligent, talented and our children are the most brilliant!” Mohamed Kheidr we Rabbena Yostor has been an online show since March 2011, and…
Poh-tay-to is Not Po-tah-to!
“Women see and hope for tomorrow, while men simply act on impulse and don’t plan so far ahead” It is safe to say that men and women are different. We function differently,…
Act Like a Boss, Think Like a Woman
We all remember Meryl Streep and her award-winning role in ‘The Devil wears Prada’ in which she was portrayed as the monster woman boss. This manager figure actually exists but unfortunately it…
“We tell them their parents died in the earthquake…” God’s Forgotten Children
Featured Image: Shutterstock/Olesia Bilkei The number of street children in Egypt is rapidly rising, and the lack of awareness of this fact is also reaching its top. Children end up living on…
Leftbank Bistro: Eat, read and love
Luckily, we were of the few people fortunate enough to try out a new bistro before anyone else! Located on the Nile, Left Bank Bistro, books & bakery has a sensational view.…
Intercontinental City Stars’ Club Floor: The Best way to Enjoy a Working Weekend!
This month, we’re very lucky to be the first guests to try out the new Club Floor luxury experience at the Intercontinental City Stars. As our magazine production week started, we decided…
Kids Zone
Growing up in style doesn’t take much with these selected items.
Dark Beauty
For coco skin, check out these shimmery colours that’ll make your skin glow in the dark!
Deana Shabaan FW’12 Collection
A time machine to elegance, glamour and femininity! ‘Stripes in the 60’s’ is the theme of Deana Shaaban’s Fall ’12 Collection. They are bringing back the femininity that was embodied of the…
Star Watch with Elissa
Lebanese singing diva Elissa Khoury created waves at her recent appearance at Bahrain’s Jewellery Arabia 2012 as the guest of high-end Swiss watch brand Corum. Elissa brought an added touch of glamour…
Intimissimi’s Lace & Pearls
Intimissimi introduces “micro collection” of black lace and white pearls for lingerie that seduces with romanticism. This line unveils a contemporary remake of the Baby-Doll, borderline between sexy lingerie and seductive mini-dress.…
Fashion high on Google+
When latest fashion trends unite with science using the latest in video-conferencing technologies, Google Glasses combined with Google+ Hangouts, the possibilities are endless. Users of Google+ have discovered how to connect with…
Microsoft Launches Windows 8 in Egypt
Egyptian consumers and businesses will be able to experience all that Windows 8 has to offer: a beautiful new user interface (UI), a wide range of apps with the grand opening of…
Can’t go wrong with HTC Phone 8X
HTC Phone 8X and 8S inspiration from Windows epitomizes creative designs with the incredible technology Live Titles, which allows users to see the Windows Phone Gorilla colours with every message and photos…
The Ultrabook: Beauty & Brains
The Ultrabook represents a leap forward in the mobile computing experience over the next three years and beyond. Thinner, lighter, sexier, longer battery life, more responsive and more secure designs than ever before…
Red Carpet Makeup
MAKE UP FOR EVER rolled out its Exclusive Celebrity Lounge throughout the entire duration of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2012 to offer professional makeup services to everyone walking the red carpet…
Swarovski introduces “Swarovski Edition”
An addictive fruity floral scent is a must have fragrance. The first in a collection of ultra-glamorous, limited-edition fragrances from Swarovski, it is inspired by the sparkling evening clutch bags that the…
No illusions about Clarins’ Loose Powder Foundation
For those who love powdery textures, Clarins introduces Skin Illusion Loose powder Foundation. It combines the coverage of a foundation with the lightness of a loose powder to give the illusion…
Renaissance Mirage City Hotel: Get ready for Cairo’s Hottest Spot!
The city is getting ready for Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel. Finally, you will be able to escape the hustle and bustle of Cairo’s traffic and pamper yourself at the best of…
Indira: Refined Indian food with a burst of surprising flavors
Located in the heart of Helioplis’ biggest shopping mall, Holiday Inn City Stars hosts one of the best Indian restaurants in Cairo, Indira. We got the chance to try out its authentic…
What We Love
Checkout our favourite things for November 2012.
Champagne Showers
Shine bright like a diva with these shimmering evening outfits.
Crystal Queen
Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the glamorous one of all?
Aqua Goddess
Blue feathers, blue fish skin and blue rocks what more do you need to look like a fairytale princess?
The Comfort Zone
Relax and unwind with a cold drink and a nice movie with these furniture pieces.
Escape to Wonderland…
Escape to wonderland with us on a dreamy adventure with our fashion section. Special thanks to photographer Philippe Maurice, model Nada Adel, stylist Reem Gamil, hair dresser Gamal Bermawy from Al Sagheer…
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Online Advertising Opportunities 2012 For advertising rates mail to info@whatwomenwant-mag.com – or call 25170232 Home Page Opportunities Inner Pages Opportunities Size: 728 x 90 Style: Leaderboard Number: 4 GIF Weight:…
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Advertising Opportunities 2012 For advertising rates mail to info@whatwomenwant-mag.com – or call 25170232 Advertising opportunities Technical specifications Ads Full Page 1/2 Page Horizontal 1/2 Page Vertical Flap Premium Ads Back…
Get in Shape!
“Dieting, when balanced and supervised by a Doctor, is a way of living that includes all food types in reasonable quantities and timings”, comments Dr. Magda El Nowehy, Member of the Egyptian…
Basic Pilates Exercise
Well if this is the state that you are going through then please go on reading this article because it will have answers to most of these problems. Personally, as an aerobics…
FACTS ABOUT HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS prevalence in Egypt remains low; however the number of reported cases is rising steadily. In fact, the Middle East and North Africa is witnessing the second fastest growing epidemic in the…
5 Easy Exercises for Sexy Abs
Isn’t it the same old story of a 3-month membership at the gym, equipped with a complete new sports gear (what’s wrong with trying to look good at the gym?) and good…
Entertain your relationship!
Time passes them by and suddenly the butterflies are gone, the first kiss feeling has vanished and step by step everything is taken for granted and altered into a routine. Every relationship…
The Most Recent Commodity In The Black Market: Barbie and Ken aka Superman
While men complain: “Girls these days live on Venus, they have no idea how costly life is. They can’t stand a life less luxurious than that they used to have at their…
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Charge #1: I’m a sexist witch It started during my pregnancy. I was dying for a baby girl and my first trimester was torture. I was so ashamed of myself. Did I…
Adel Mansour and the Art of Photography
Born in 1936, Mansour witnessed Egypt going through different stages: the king, the revolution and the republic. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Cairo University, he started working in cotton…
Parenting Made Easy
On any given day you have probably been involved in two or three temper tantrums thrown by your child over everything from brushing their teeth in the morning, to who gets to…
CAREER PROFILER: Ghada Tussun
How did you start your career? I have a Business Degree from Helwan University, English section. Before my graduation in 1990 I started working in the music business. Back then, in my…
A Rally for a Cure
The event was held at the Kattameya Heights and involved a golf tournament as a side activity. Each attendant was given a pink ribbon which is the color of breast cancer survivors.…
Amr Waked Back from Hollywood
Waked, the AUC graduate, took on acting during his college years and starred in many plays in the AUC theatre scene dotted with many university awards. Waked acted in “Carmen”, “Afarit Hamza…
Starlicious Skin ? all year long!
Step 1: Cleanse Cleanse your face with a gentle, creamy liquid cleanser. Bar soap is not only drying, but it's not hygienic. The dirt that comes off your hands ends up on…
Diary of an Egyptian abroad
It´s the first of January 2004, the beginning of a new year and for me the beginning of a new life as well. I´m moving to Germany to live there with my…
SHERYL CROW speaks about her new album ?Wildflower?
From the opening notes of the yearning "I Know Why," it’s immediately evident that Wildflower – Crow’s first new full-length release in three years – is a dramatic new direction for the…
Music Review: Kanye West, Late Registration
Strange, perhaps, for a 28-year-old who is arguably the most important creative force in hip-hop music today, recently named to Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world,…
Yafa El Guiwily? Anything But Traditional
Yafa, aged 23 years, is a recent graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts and is truly a multi-talent. Coming from an artistic family Yafa was a genetically predestined to carry on…
Italian Dinner Party
The perfect dinner begins with the choice of menu and set-up. Make sure to have appetizers, a fresh salad, a type of meat and one or two side-dishes and a dessert. It…
Ask Dr. Ghada: Office Etiquette & Protocol
Q1- What business etiquette advice can help me wearing the professional mask successfully at the work place? A1- To keep your professional mask at the work place, work on the following, as…
How to mold the perfect boss?
Bosses come in a variety of styles and types, and it is up to the subordinate to identify his or her boss’ distinct style and adapt themselves to it. The two most…
From Trash to Treasure
1) Play around with mirrors and colors. You need: Wooden frames with mirrors instead of glass Acrylic or wood colors (available at well-selected stationary shops) Do-it-yourself: Color the frames based…
Upclose & Personal with Superstar Nawal El Zoghby
Maha: Let’s talk about “Rohi ya Rohi”, you chose it to be the single after “Enek Kadabeen”, let’s talk about why and how you chose that single. Nawal: It’s not the…
The Yacoubian Building at the Berlinale 2006
One of the building’s inhabitants is the aristocratic Zaki El Dessouki. A playboy for whom women are still his great weakness, the elderly man now holds his trysts in cheap bars. One…
Manage your life not your time
Much has been written about proper time management, but sometimes the advice focuses merely on making more efficient use of time: do two tasks at once, get up earlier, delegate. Such advice…
First Impression and Tips for Women in Business
Dr. Ghada Gomaa; is the first business etiquette and protocol consultant in the Middle East and the founder of the “PROTOCOL & ETIQUETTE ACADEMIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCY-Middle East-PEACE”. Dr. Ghada Gomaa is…
Can working women have it all?
It is a concrete fact that works for women is self-fulfilling. Earning money gives women power and freedom and an independent identity from a man or a family. In fact many families,…
Compatibility in a relationship- making it work
A healthy and harmonious relationship between a man and a woman should consist of love and respect. When taking a closer look it is inevitable that there is more to a relationship…
Burn-out Syndrome
Yet everything has its price, late hours, constantly being on the run to solve problems, back to back meetings and ending up too tired to undress before falling asleep on the couch.…
Mariah Carey – Exclusive, up-close and personal
With her unique talent and signature vocal abilities, Mariah Carey commanded the world’s attention when she made her musical debut in the early nineties. In less than a decade, Mariah Carey emerged…
Tell me your name and I tell you who you are?
Does your name begin with: AYou are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience…
Deep Vein Thrombosis
The symptoms can be described as a very bad muscle pain, as if you had a tough work-out at the Gym. Due to my self-diagnosed cold in my bones it turned out…
Football Mania
In each issue we visit a different cuisine matching the season we are in. For the summer season we have gathered you some delicious outdoor specials that match the barbeque season and…
Simple and creative ideas for decorating your home
Create Table Mats by collecting old cards, pictures of things your child likes, photos of family etc and glue them to an A3 piece of card, then laminate it at any stationary…
Opening of Design Pot at O.Lifeparts Gallery
The spacious entrance hall, with its white walls and floors, create simple yet perfect scenery for the eclectic collection of furniture, home accessories and paintings. Each corner of the showroom has its…
CAREER PROFILER: Soha Radwan
After graduating from the American University in Cairo with a BA in Political Science, Radwan married and moved with her Lebanese husband to Beirut, where she enrolled in a Masters Program at…
7 Steps to an Effective Job Search
1. Self-analysis is the first step to realizing your career objectives: What would you answer if you were asked, "Tell me about yourself"? Be prepared to answer this question (which is an…
Accor Egypt hosted the Gala Dinner for the Guests World Economic Forum
Accor Egypt organized the Farwell Presidential Gala Dinner & Cocktail party for the 1500 guest of the World Economic Forum in Sharm El Sheikh on May 21st. 2006. Sofitel Sharm El Sheikh was to prepare the…
Chocolate Bliss at Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Pastry Chef Angelo Reuse brings 15 years of experience and a brigade of innovative and creative desserts to Four Seasons Nile Plaza and to all who have tried and sampled his artistic…
Four Seasons Regional Food and Beverage Conference held in Cairo
The annual regional Four Seasons Food and Beverage Europe & Middle East Conference was held during the last week of May at Four Seasons Nile Plaza. With over 45 F&B Directors, Executive…
The @ SCHOOL Conference & Fair
Selected private schools and educational institutions participated at the 2nd Schools Conference & Fair in Egypt, @ SCHOOL held at the Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel. The event was visited by more than 8.000…
Ricky Martin Living La Vida Loca in Cairo
Ricky Martin held a live concert in Cairo that totally rocked the crowds. A perfect organization of Promoters left this night truly memorable. Swept away from Ricky’s live performance the audience rocked…
Elissa at Virgin Mega Store
Virgin Mega Stores hosted an autograph signing session with Superstar Elissa. The signing was well attended and Elissa, beautiful and stunning as always, pleased the audiences with her signature on the fans…
Staff from UNDP Volunteer in the Classrooms of Cairo
Despite the physical proximity, the neighbourhood and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) offices can feel like two different worlds. But now four national UNDP staff members are making an extra effort…
Control or be Controlled – Emotional Intelligence
Feelings can be either positive or negative. Positive feelings are constructive, they lead us to better versions of ourselves, while negative feelings are destructive and get out the worst of us. Sometimes…
Potrait of a Lady ? Jehan Nour El Din
Jehan Nour El Din, being brought up in a Cairean elite family, attended Lycee Bab El Louk, one of the most prestigious international language schools at that time. With a strong will…
Women – Balancing Work and Family
Juggling career and family presents women today with pressures, choices, dilemmas, and struggles. The workplace, society, and women themselves have yet to reconcile the time and commitment needed to pursue a career along…
Locks That Rock!
1- Summer is more outdoor outings, dust, oil and sand. How do you keep your mane smelling and feeling clean? a) Your mom: Shampoo every night before your bedtime. That’s how I…
Preparing a Trip to Sinai? Planning a Leg Wax? Consult this First!
Having a period affects your whole body, as well as the way you think and act. Below we have made it is easier for you to understand what happens during your biological…
Diet – Lose those extra pounds!
Day 1 Breakfast: 2 fruits, after 1h coffee/tea Lunch: 1 cup of vegetable soup (Zucchini, Tomato, artichokes, onion are the allowed ingredients) + sautéed vegetables + 1 cup of milk + 1…
Why did you come back?
“Back to my roots” – is the reason I left my home country Germany behind and moved to my country of origin Egypt. Without knowing exactly what my roots are I felt…
Nelly Furtado – Queen of Eclecticism
Nelly Kim Furtado – Early years and influences Furtado, a first-generation Canadian, was born as one of three children to working class Azorean–Portuguese parents in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She was named…
Khaled Abul Naga loves Blondes, Molokheya and Juliette Stevenson
What happens when you combine extremely good looks, with x-men capabilities and some school boy charms? Khaled Abol Naga! Truly the boy from next door, he met us with lots of laughs…
Faty – A Rising Star
Faty, 22 years, realized her musical talent at a young age, "Back in Morocco I used to sing at home all the time and a friend of the family, by coincidence an…
Ghaith Al Lawzy ? Ghost Factory
Zein and his friends spend their entire time numbed by alcohol, drugs and anti-depressants. Coming from extremely wealthy yet broken families could have served as a cliché yet in Ghost Factory all…
WHAT MEN REALLY WANT…
The majority of the questioned men pointed out that their expectations towards marriage was met "just as expected" with no major negative surprises. Sadly, quite a portion felt that their expectations were…
A Home Made DishMeet our chefs: Dr. Laila Anwar, head of Fun Yard Summer School and Miss Dina Maghawry, Jewelry Designer.
Meet our chefs: Dr. Laila Anwar, head of Fun Yard Summer School and Miss Dina Maghawry, Jewelry Designer. The Chef: Dr. Laila Anwar is a graduate of the American University in…
The Truth About Marriage
The great philosopher Socrates once said—“By all means marry, if you get a good wife you will be happy and if you get a bad one you’ll become a philosopher. Marriage—a mysterious…
All about Moving in, Laundry and Make-Up Sex! How to Survive the First Year of Marriage
Moving in After the honeymoon period and the congratulants visits fade out reality fades in. You are both finally alone at home settling in. A vase moves from here to there,…
Peter Pan and Alice in Workingland
It’s about time we break those dogmas, sisters. Let’s be a little bit kinder on ourselves and work with what we have. All you need will be some re-styling here and there.…
Diary of a First Time Mommy!
Let’s go back a few months to the preparation phase. Excited and under influence of hormone shifts you go out on a baby shopping spree, yet not knowing exactly what you need…
The Nanny Dilemma
This phenomenon does not mean at all that one should renounce on having a nanny since it has become a necessity in most cases. However, mothers have to be alert to the…
El Banat Dol
Those girls astonish us by the strength they exude, the laughs that enliven them and the hardness they have to use to face each day. They are women, and thus twice marginalized.…
Narconon: International Drug Rehab Program
Substance abuse statistics from around the world are staggering, and Egypt is not immune to the problem of drug use and its consequences with few rehabilitation centers exist to even begin address…
Accor Sponsors ?The Magic of Dance? by the Ballet Nacional de Cuba
The renowned "Accor Group" with its hotel brands ,Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure and the soon-to-arrive Ibis brand in Egypt, sponsored the biggest Cuban cultural event to arrive in Egypt; The Magic of Dance…
Iberotel Palace celebrates its 100 Planted Tree
Iberotel Palace Resort in Sharm El Sheikh recently celebrated its 100 Planted Tree part of the Iberotel Brand environmental policy which was planted by a German guest during his 5th visit to…
Iberotel Palace hosts Travco Education Tour
The Iberotel Palace Resort, Sharm El Sheikh hosts recently an Education tour organized by Travco Travel. The tour was attended by 40 persons to visit all Egyptotel Group: All 28 Iberotel and…
Almaza Beach Resorts hosts the Minister of Petroleum
Almaza Beach Resort – Marsa Matruh has recently hosted the minister of Petroleum, HE Mr. Sameh Fahmy and his accompanying delegation during his recent visit to the Marsa Matruh destination. The minister…
JAZ Hotels and Resorts to open first Sinai Property, JAZ Mirabel Beach Resort on October 1st 2006
JAZ Hotels and Resorts has announced the first new addition to its portfolio. Slated to open in October, 2006, The JAZ Mirabel Beach Resort will be the premiere JAZ property, complementing the…
Roche Diagnostics at Iberotel Makadi Beach
The Annual cycle meeting of Roche Diagnostics Pharmaceutical Company was recently held at Iberotel Makadi Beach Resort, Hurghada. The Meeting was attended by the Roche Diagnostics Department heads. All attendees claimed that…
Iberotel & Sol Y Mar Hotels & Resorts Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Iberotel & Sol Y Mar Hotels & Resorts was recently held at Iberotel Makadi Beach Resort, Hurghada to discuss the annual financial reports as well as…
Ramadan Special
Green Pea Cream Soup Ingredients: (serves 8) 2 packs of frozen green peas 4 Maggi Chicken Stock Cubes 4 cups of water 1 cup Whipping Cream Preparation: · Put the peas in…
Do-it-yourself!
Ramadan Tree This tree will surely be the hit at your next Ramadan gathering! You need: · Terracotta flower pot · Polystyrene cone for dried flowers (30 cm height) · …
Egyptian Children Clean Up Giza Zoo
The management of the Giza Zoo, headed by it’s General Manager Mr. Talat Sedrak, expressed its appreciation of the efforts of the children. He enabled all facilities necessary for cleaning and thanked the…
INTERVIEW WITH TV CHEF OSAMA EL SAYED!
With an audience of television viewers that runs into millions, Chef Osama is a household name in the Arab world with daily live shows such as “Ma Osama Atyab” or “It’s More…
“Saly Seyamak” or What Ramadan is Really About
Seyam’s typical work day in Ramadan 10.30 Drag body to work (still half asleep and cranky as hell) 10.30 -11.00 Wish good morning and Ramadan Kareem to everyone he meets…
On the 30 days of Ramadan?
One Hour of TV: Show your child you have other ways to be entertained, like reading, listening to the radio, or photography; and he’ll copy you. It’s as easy as that. …
Time for socially responsible deeds!
I am sorry to say that but as luxurious housing complexes are thriving, shanty housing for the poor are on the rise. Fancy cars drive side by side with dilapidated buses down…
Sofitel Karnak Invites 20 Orphans for an All-Day Stay
As part of Accor and Sofitel’s ongoing responsibility to the local community, Sofitel Karnak Hotel has taken an innovative step towards helping underprivileged children. They offered 20 orphans, aged between 5 and 10…
CAREER PROFILER: Nadia Wassef
How did you begin your career? I have a BA and MA in English & Comparative Literature from the American University in Cairo as well as another MA in Social Anthropology from…