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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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…
Entrepreneur Shaymaa Halawa, a Touch of Art, History, Culture and Contemporary Style
Since early childhood, her parents emphasized the importance of arts and culture. They taught her how to appreciate painting, sculpture, music and history. Wherever they traveled inside Egypt or abroad, visiting museums…
Winning the Wrinkle War
But with age, years of sun exposure your skin looses its youthful bounce. It begins the process of acquiring over time permanent lines wrinkles. Aging is a cumulative series of events often…
10 Make-up FAQ’s for a fabulous look!
Q1: How much make up should I put in the morning? ► Less is better, especially if you are planning to be exposed directly to sun. ► Use powder blush, soft…
Create the look of Elissa’s Smokey Eyes Make-up:
Create the look of Elissa’s Smokey Eyes Make-up: 1. Fill your entire eye area with a light nude color. Powders blend the most easily over other powders and using this base…
Getting Pregnant, Easy as ABC?
First you should know this; pregnancy and the whole motherhood thing is no walk in the park. Before planning to have kids, you should make sure both you and your partner are…
All you Need to Know about Healthy Feet!
A common condition causing discomfort is Tinea Pedis also called the Athlete’s Foot. It is a common and contagious fungal infection that occurs between the toes on the bottom of the foot.…
Facts about Osteoporosis
Maybe you have heard the Arabic word “Hashasha”? Probably you heard it many times from different women! Hashasha means Osteoporosis. What is Osteoporosis? What are the risk factors? How can we prevent…
Mostafa Shaban, Up-close & Personal
Mustafa tell us how you became an actor? When I was a little kid I was known for imitating people and big actors, with their different dialects and all, quite well. Back…
A Tribute to the late Egyptian Legend Naguib Mahfouz
Homage to Naguib Mahfouz Naguib Mahfouz is considered one of the foremost writers in modern Arabic literature. Born in the Al-Jamaliyya district of Cairo, Egypt, on December 11, 1911, he was the…
Fergie, The Duchtess of Hip Hop strikes back!
Stacy Ann Ferguson began her career in 1983 as the voice of Sally Brown in the children’s cartoon series Charlie Brown. Shortly afterwards, at the age of eight, she made her first…

Friendly Divorce: A Possibility or an Urban Legend?
Divorce brings out the worst in people, the desire to humiliate, the desire for revenge, the desire to use children as pawns in parental power play and the desire to cause suffering. A…
Domestic Violence
What happens when the violence against women is not practiced by the enemy but from the people closest to the heart? Sad enough. Domestic violence is a serious issue that has been…
HUSBAND vs. CHILD?WHO COMES FIRST?
MY CHILD COMES FIRST With their aggressive moral superiority, this group of moms is convinced that their kids should ALWAYS come first. Their children are at the center of their universe. This type of…
The Name of the Game -Young Marriages
At first glance, this would seem like a very positive change in a society that of late, has been dunked, head first, in a massive barrel of negative attitudes, rude manners and…

Parenting through Divorce! How to Help your Child Cope
Unfortunately, there is no manual to teach parents the best methods to help their children cope with divorce. Each divorce situation is different and no parents are alike. It largely depends on…
Children with Special Needs
This is a completely wrong perception. Due to incomplete media representation and lack of subject inclusion in school education, most people have no idea about the true meaning of this term. Can…
Post-natal Depression ? Blues that Coo!
Over the years, women have become more and more liberal and independent. And over the years, as a woman’s position in society has developed, along with the expectations of society, many have…
A Star on the Cinematic Rise – Hatem Farid
Being passionate about cinema and arts, Hatem joined AUC and majored in Mass Communications in order to be a step closer to his dream. "I was always into graphic design, painting, playing…
Civic Duty – Know Thy Neighbor
The thriller evolves around the terrorism paranoia of the contemporary state of mind of United States citizens in the aftermath of 9/11 and current incidents. Terry Allen (Peter Krause) is a model…
The Plastic Surgery Craze: Is It Going Too Far?
It encompasses both reconstructive surgery, which is performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by birth defects, developmental problems, injuries, infection, tumors, and disease; and cosmetic surgery, which is performed to…
A New Year Resolution: To Be or Not to Be Beautiful?
Taking care of our skin has never been more important than it is today. Our daily exposure to toxins, pollutants and chemicals harmfully affect our skin, therefore protecting it is crucial for…
What is wrong with you people?
Yes you’ve heard it, women have evolved into MEN! The one thing that women hated to ever become where they have fought and created unions and movements to defend realize and forever…
Where are your manners?
As a little girl, I heard this kind of criticism all the time. I was always told to eat properly and was taught table manners gradually as I was being brought up.…
Until Insolence Do Us Part
The impact of a previous partner on our current lives may very well depend on a number of reasons. Why the relationship ended? How it ended? Is the relationship really and truly…
Are you a junk food addict?
Junk food addiction is increasing with a very high rate. According to a survey done by (applesforhealth.com), junk food consumption increased by more than 143 % during the last 20 years only.…
The Save-5-minutes-a-Day Shopping List
All Up and Ready The radio/ alarm clock The cleansing/scrub/mask (all in one) pot The very famous shampoo and conditioner 2 in 1 Why hand cream, face cream, body cream and feet…
All you need to know about MASSAGE!
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back to 3.000 years; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers…
The Bitter Truth about Sugar
But have you ever thought of what sugar does to your body beyond the joy it gives? Shockingly according to modern science, sugar – in its raw form – is one of…
Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder
Admittedly, while some women do need to lose weight, psychologically this is an issue that is pervasive among most women, the pathological need to lose weight. Beauty is in the eyes…
Prenuptial Blessings
If ever in doubt, a visit to the nearest family court will make you believe that a marriage does not always last forever. This worldwide phenomenon of increasing marital disputes has rendered…
Career Profiler: Mona El Tahawy
I joined them full time after I graduated and continued to write for them – feature stories and editing the women’s page as well as writing a column on women’s issues –…
Entrepreneur of the month
I started in an agency called DMB&B that later became Darcy. I was there for a summer job working in the art department in my first year of university. I was more…
TRIED AND LOVED HOME MADE FACIALS
Before applying a facial, open your pores first with a hot washcloth. Afterwards rinse the mask off using cold water and use an ice cube to close the pores and keep the…
Midlife: Crisis or “Re-assessment”?
But what exactly is the infamous Midlife crisis? Is it really a crisis or a phase in one’s life that can pass without any major emotional casualties to self or others? What…
Nour tells it all…
We were introduced to Nour through TV commercials a few years ago, for which she was casted through an agency in Lebanon during her studies at university. "I accompanied my friends to…
Another Cup of Yusuf Islam
Legendary singer/songwriter Yusuf Islam releases his first album of new songs for almost 30 years this autumn. Yusuf Islam says “There were one hundred reasons for leaving the music industry back in…
Dine in Style
Lighting Lighting is like a good foundation to any perfect make-up. There are different forms of lighting. Direct and indirect lighting and candle light. A nice chandelier, regardless if modern or classic,…
Do it yourself
You need: · 3 different sized glass vases · Stones or pebbles · 3 floating candles · Water Do it yourself: 1. Wash the glass vases and fill the bottom with…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Trends 07
Coat with belt Totally in, but don’t wear any long scarf with its ends dangling, it will irritate the view on the belt. Do wear big high neck pullovers or put the…
Special Needs Children: Down Syndrome
Normally, each person inherits genetic information in form of 46 chromosomes, 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. However, children with DS usually have 47 chromosomes or one chromosome has…
MPA – My Pampering Agenda: First Trimester
Between womanhood and motherhood there’s a vital leap called pregnancy when you either make it or break it. During the nine months course of pregnancy, you either give in to the old-fashioned…
Go for Gold
The 17 year old girl whose income doesn’t exceed LE 700 by any means had a plastic surgery! I’m trying to say that if someone is willing to pay minimum her six…
The One-meal-a-day Myth
It is worth mentioning that exactly this one meal usually wraps up a stressful day. It doesn’t stop at this; most people tend to take a nap or rest after this meal,…
Raising a Responsible Child: Fact or Fiction?
For some, getting married and having kids is the last and ultimate attainment, but actually it’s the beginning of a different set of achievements. Once you have kids, you have to raise…
Rumor has it…
Hani Salama has tied the knot and is no longer among the bachelors in town. Salama married his college sweetheart Perihan Shawky with a lavish party at the JW Mariott attended by…
Book review
Kane and Abel Kane and Abel, one the son of a Boston Millionaire, the other a penniless Polish immigrant – two men born on the same day on opposite sides of the…
Ask Dr. Ghada
Q: Dear Dr. Ghada, I work in a male dominated industry, but never had any problems before. I have a new boss and two new male colleagues, so suddenly I am the…
The Evolution of Beauty – From Eve to Paris Hilton
You might think that resorting to extreme, and painful, measures for beauty’s sake, is a new obsession, but you would be wrong. Crushing beauty standards have always been there, they are just…
Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue
Menu Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Beef Fondue Original Raclette Chocolate Fondue Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Ingredients: (serves 6) 1 clove garlic, halved crosswise 1 cup vinegar 1 tbs cornstarch 500gm…
Chocolate Fondue
Preparation: Break the Toblerone into separate triangular pieces. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Serve in a fondue pot over…
Beef Fondue with Dips
Beef Fondue with Dips Ingredients: (serves 6) 1.5kg piece of beef sirloin or tenderloin Vegetable oil Butter Preparation: · Trim the fat from the meat; cut into bit-size cubes. Keep refrigerated…
HEY YOU- Abortion Renegotiated
I posted a video about abortion; watching the nurse sweep little bits of embryos that never made it to life into a bucket broke my heart. I remembered when Sand Monkey (a…
Is 2010 looking any good on the local Job Market?
Early 2009 the financial slowdown affected growth plans which resulted in an obvious rise in unemployment in Egypt and the Gulf, hence has been a pressure point on the government linked to…
Lionel Richie is COMING HOME
Indeed. Unbelievable as it may seem, "Coming Home" is actually only the ninth album by the multi-Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner since he launched his globally successful star-studded solo career in…
Jotun completes painting of first phase of EGP 10 billion ‘Marassi’ development by Emaar Misr
Jotun Paints, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, announced that it has completed painting the first phase of the EGP 10 billion ‘Marassi’ development, the world-class…
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT THE FIRST RESIDENCE HOSTS THE FIRST EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR FOR ITS LADIES CLUB
Cairo, Egypt – For Christmas celebrations, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence hosted an exclusive Bazaar for members of its illustrious First Residence Ladies Club. The bazaar included a large…
Egypt records one of the highest diabetes rates in the MENA region with 11 per cent of its population suffering from the disease
Egypt has figured within the list of countries with the highest incidence of diabetes cases as up to 11 per cent of its population has been diagnosed with the disease, according to…
First Guest Checks In at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
The new Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis, one of the most eagerly awaited hotels to open in Cairo has just welcomed its first guest. Ms. Riham Soliman chose it for its convenient…
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ALEXANDRIA AT SAN STEFANO
Stefano’s restaurant offers authentic Southern Italian cuisine. Chef Walter Miculan had recently modified the menu to incorporate this cuisine by offering a wide selection of antipasti, zuppe, homemade pasta, risotto and pesci…
CAIRO MARRIOTT HOTEL’S MANAGERS PARTY
Cairo, December 2009- At Marriott, we have a simple philosophy; look after your associates, they’ll look after the guests and the business will take care of itself. It is an irrefutable fact…
Romanian National Day celebrated at Sheraton Cairo Hotel
The excellent services rendered by Sheraton Cairo Catering and Banquet team and the hotel’s central location on the west bank of the river Nile which stands in the Center of Cairo the…
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises
Thomson Holidays, the leading UK tour operator awarded six of Jaz Hotels, Resorts and Cruises properties the Gold award. Thomson Holidays introduced these awards as an acknowledgment of the top hotels that…
Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers
Chefs turn Moments into Memories in Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers for all food lovers out there, no need to travel to savor your favorite cuisine. Fairmont Heliopolis and Fairmont Towers will enthrall…
SMART VILLAGE ASSIGNS MEMAC OGILVY EGYPT AS BRAND CUSTODIAN
Smart Village has recently appointed Memac Ogilvy as its marketing and communication consultant in Egypt. Memac Ogilvy was selected following a comprehensive pitch process and based on the multinational’s extensive experience with…
Electrolux and Olympic Group extend 25 years of Ideal partnership
Olympic Group and Electrolux recently celebrated 25 years of a fruitful and successful partnership. A delegation from Electrolux International, a global leader in home appliances, visited Egypt to celebrate 25 years since…
Barclays Bank Egypt Awarded Best Initiative in Support of SMEs and the Millennium Development Goals
Barclays Bank Egypt received the award at the annual Africa investor Investment and Business Leader Awards, an annual pan-African awards ceremony that recognizes and rewards achievements done by private sector companies in…
Winter Holiday is Warm When Shared
Sheraton Miramar Resort an oasis of tranquility and beauty is built on nine islands surrounded by stunning gardens, in El Gouna , Hurghada. The five stars resort is an enchanting blend of…
His Excellency the Minister of State for Legal and Parliamentary Councils enjoys a stay at the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel
The leading 5 star hotel in Hurghada, the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, recently hosted his Excellency the Minister of State for Legal and Parliamentary Councils, Dr. Mufid Mahmoud Shihab, during his…
ExxonMobil Egypt delivers 25 Chevrolet trucks for winners in “Mobil Delvac’s key to the treasure of 100 trucks”… the rest to come
The company organized a ceremony at Dream Land city to hand over 25 Chevrolet pickup trucks to the winners in the first group of the “100 Chevrolet T-Series trucks” rewards ExxonMobil promised…
Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition brings maps, location and navigation to new markets
At a launch event held in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Nokia has unveiled the latest device in the company’s range focused on mapping and navigation, the Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition. The new…