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When you go to a doctor’s office, you are sick, hurt, or in pain. You want to go in, get a diagnosis, a prescription, and walk out. The experience is draining and…
Whimsical Tableware Brand “The Silly Spoon” Is Taking Part In “We Design Beirut”
Celebrating the finest in design and creativity, We Design Beirut is the 4-day annual event kicking off on October 27. Founded by Mariana Wehbe, of Mariana Wehbe Public Relations, the event will…
Discover A Fresh Perspective On Relationships With Womena’s Podcast Featuring Mint & Omar Samra
Today’s films and TV shows are already seeped in the intricacies of modern love and relationships. Sometimes though, we want a more honest, raw and relatable look into the world of relationships.…
El Gouna Film Festival: Unveiling The Long Awaited International Film Lineup
Following a one-year hiatus, El Gouna Film Festival just released its first wave of highly anticipated international films for its upcoming sixth edition, which will run from October 13 until the 20th.…
Why Representation Matters: Sensational Artist Elyanna Brings The Palestinian Voice To The Limelight
Along the roster of celebrities under the bright global spotlight are ones who carry a special identity and heritage that brings into light the stories and hardships of entire nations. From Bella…
Revitalize Your Mind, Body & Soul At The AlUla Wellness Festival
If you are craving the ultimate rejuvenation experience, the AlUla Wellness Festival is the event to hit up. Coming back for its third edition, for 17 days, you’ll get to immerse yourself…
Wesh Fe Wesh: The Family Dramedy Keeping You On The Edge Of Your Seat
Bringing the film to life is Waleed El Halawafy, the son of legendary Egyptian actor Nabil El Halawafy and brother of Kamel El Adad’s director Khaled El Halawafy. Along with its talented…
Unforgettable Victory: Spain Women’s National Team Raises The Bar In Women’s Sports
Within a brightly lit stadium, Spain’s National Women’s team (La Roja) huddled in a heap on top of each other after making history and winning their first ever Women’s World Cup on…
Inclusive Services & Benefits: How The “We Will Reach You” Campaign Is Helping Differently Abled Individuals
As a way to boost inclusivity in Egypt, the Ministry of Social Solidarity launched a campaign called “We Will Reach You” to help give access to differently abled individuals to a collection…
All You Need To Know About Marvel’s Female-Led Madame Web
Within the ever-growing realm of Sony’s Spider-Verse comes a new and fresh female-led take on the web-slinging superhero. The new spin-off, Madame Web, has been generating quite the buzz as it is…
A Strategic Move: Abu Dhabi Slashes Hotel & Restaurant Fees To Attract Tourists
We have some great news for anyone hitting up Abu Dhabi soon. Starting from September 1st, eating out and spending the night at hotels is going to get cheaper thanks to a…
Inside The World Of TikTok’s Jessica Toutounji
Everyday, fashion continues to be the ultimate form of expression, helping to showcase your unique personality and overall aesthetic. For some people, fashion is like a second language where they know just…
5 Chilling Facts About “Safah El Giza”
“Safah El Giza”, a new mini-series revolving around the Giza-based serial killer is set to debut on Shahid on August 25th. The unnerving thriller by renowned director, Hadi El Bagoury, explores the…
Sally Bahgat: Transforming Communities with Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Breathing new life into the world of entrepreneurship and sustainability is Sally Bahgat. She is the founder of the Oasis Community Center, a green space nestled in the outskirts of Cairo where…
Hop On An Exciting Trip With Your Bestie Using Our Travel Guide
A lot of us have that bestie who we say we’ll take with us on a globe-trotting travel adventure but we never end up taking the step. We are here to tell…
The Ultimate Barbie Countdown: Here’s How To Get Ready For The August 31st Premiere
Calling it a much-anticipated wait sugarcoats the wave of excitement around the arrival of the Barbie movie to Egypt. Following disappointing cancellations and delays, the date of the premiere has finally been…
Trailblazer In Soccer: Heba Saadia Becomes First Veiled Palestinian Referee in Women’s World Cup
Standing tall on the crisp green grass of the brightly lit stadiums of New Zealand as well as Australia is Heba Saadia, a woman breaking strides and changing the fabric of international…
Your Child Is Not Your Friend
“I want my kids to be my friends” is a common sentence you will hear among parents. For many parents, what they mean by this statement is that the child needs to…
From Labiaplasty to Vaginal Rejuvenation: Debunking The Phenomenon Of Cosmetic Surgery For Private Parts
With the increasing influence of social media and its ability to dictate how we should look, there has been a global increase in aesthetic cosmetic procedures. Beauty standards are expanding to the…
What to do if your pet is overweight?
Who doesn’t love their pet being cuddly, furry, and squishy? The squishier the better, right? Nope! Did you know that you should be able to feel and even count your pet’s ribs…
Reimagining History: Dania Haytham Breathes New Life Into Egyptian Architecture With Her Ink Art
All across Egypt are long-standing architectural wonders that hold a significant place in the country’s rich history. Historians, architects and the like document each building and landmark in their own special way…
The Story Behind Saudi Arabia’s First Biodegradable Feminine Hygiene Product
With sustainability continuing to be at the forefront of businesses, individuals and the like, new and creative initiatives are sprouting their wings to propel the environmental goal even further. The latest of…
AlUla Creates: The Short Film Competition Paving The Way For Saudi Female Directors
Shining a bright spotlight on up and coming Saudi female directors, Film AlUla, a film agency of The Royal Commission for AlUla partnered with production company Vertigo Films as well as prominent…
Explore The Beauty Of Egypt Through The Eyes Of These Talented Photographers
The lens of a camera has the power to snap and store an entire story within a frame. It puts things into focus and brings to attention whatever the photographer wants to…
Amina Orfi: Redefining Success in World Junior Squash Championship With Two Consecutive Titles
In the world of sports, Egypt stands tall as a top contender for a game all about speed, stamina and power known as squash. Many Egyptian champions have become associated with the…
AI in Action: Witness Egypt’s Innovative Approach To Mummy Restoration
These days, AI is being used for pretty much everything imaginable whether as an intelligent chatbot that can answer all your questions and queries or as a detector of early breast cancer.…
Quaint & Relaxing Summer Destinations In Egypt To Add To Your Travel Bucket List
Every year, with the arrival of summer, most families and friends flock to go-to destinations including Sahel, Dahab and El Gouna. They are the tried and true spots across Egypt that have…
From Indie Darling To Box Office Queen: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Takes The Lead
There are moments in life that showcase the possibility of achieving change for the better. Female director Greta Gerwig had one such moment on the opening night of the most highly anticipated…
Breaking Barriers: Ooredoo Group’s Fatima Al Kuwari Wins Gold at International Stevie Awards
Representing female entrepreneurship at its finest, Ooredoo Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari nabbed gold at the recent International Stevie Awards for Women in Business 2022. On that night,…
Unique Ice Cream Creations To Help You Cool Off This Summer
These days, the weather is at an all time high to the point where taking a mere 5 minute walk outdoors feels akin to getting an instant heatstroke. Evading the heat is…
AI Apps That Will Make Your Life A Whole Lot Easier
Ever since ChatGPT was introduced to the masses, everyone began hopping onto the AI bandwagon. Today, we don’t just have access to a smart chatbot that can answer any and every question…
Bounce Your Way To Fitness With Trampoline Jumping Workouts
Remember when you were a kid, constantly bursting with contagious energy? You can once again tap into your inner child but do so while burning a couple of calories. We are talking…
The Ultimate Sahel Food Guide: From Breakfast To Dessert
It’s Sahel season which means that friends and family are flocking to the North Coast for that much needed dose of relaxation by the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean sea. Vacationers…
Every Time Taylor Swift Rocked An Arab Designed Look During The Eras Tour
Swifties are on cloud 9 right now as Taylor Swift is currently on her most epic tour yet, the Eras Tour. Fans get to relive their favorite songs during her three-hour performance…
Egyptian Women Making an Impact: How Studying in the UK Empowered Them to Make a Difference
The United Kingdom has long been considered one of the top destinations for international students seeking a world-class education. With its prestigious universities, a diverse range of programmes, and opportunities for networking…
Meet Menna El-Sweify, Marketing Lead Mashreq at Mondelēz International!
Menna El Sweify’s career is nothing short of spectacular. Her ideas always come through and elevate each product, allowing it more momentum in the market and a whole lot of love in…
Get to Know the Full Story Behind The Cookery Co.
The Cookery Co. was established back in 2016 when Nour El Sadat, Soraya Aboul Nasr, and Amina Hassaan decided to turn their passion for food into something bigger. Amina had just got…
إزاي نحقق التوازن بين الشغل والحياة؟
زمان كان الشغل لوحده والحياة لوحدها. يعنى الشخص بيخلص شغله ويروح يشوف حياته. بس ده كان زمان أوى! بعدين الشغل بقى كتير والحياة بقت صعبة فطلعت فكرة التوازن بين الشغل والحياة أو…
Noora Khalifeh on Spreading the Art of Palestinian Tatreez at Dar Noora Palestine!
Dar Noora Palestine is nothing but a young artist’s dream, it is a walk to the old city of Jerusalem with love and appreciation for its heritage. Dar Noora’s products infuse modern…
Meet Yara Hassan, Founder of Fekr Production House!
Yara Hassan started her career as a reporter in Al Beit Beitak where she learned a lot about her passion for production. Yara is now a 39-year-old mother of two, who has…
Aline Kamakian: on Bringing Armenian Food to the World at ‘Mayrig’
“I remember whenever I wanted anything for my hobbies, I used to cook Soubeureg for my father. Once he had it, he was so happy he always gave me what I wanted.…
Common Marriage Sexual Issues & How to Deal With Them!
Marriage is a dynamic entity of changing variables. Having children, having difficulty to conceive, kids growing up and moving out, caring for an aging parent, the passing of a family member, financial…
‘Art Saves Lives’ Initiative Organizes a Fundraiser for 57357 Cancer Hospital!
Art Saves Lives is an initiative that empowers cancer patients through art. It allows them to express themselves and share their wonderful creations with the world. The initiative started when filmmaker Sarah…
5 Wellness Centered Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day
Whether it’s your mother or your sister or your best friend, Valentine’s day is a time to show love to the people in your life. There is no better way to show…
Turkey & Syria Earthquake: How Can People Help?
On February 6th, 2023, a deadly 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria resulting in more than 11,000 casualties in the two countries combined. Ever since the disaster, the world has been trying…
“A Glow-Up Gone Wrong”: Neveen Radwan on Her Daughter’s Fight With Anorexia
Neveen Radwan is a mother that has decided to share her and her daughter’s story with the world. It all started when Covid-19 hit when Mariam, Naveen Radwan’s daughter decided to lose…
Films & TV Shows That Scream Body Positivity
The body positivity movement has been nothing short of fierce these past few years. And it has not stopped at cinema. Here are 6 TV shows and movies that scream body positivity for…
الكفاءة فى العمل خبرات مش مقاسات
“مطلوب سكرتيرة حسنة المظهر لا يزيد سنها عن 30 سنة”. اتكلمنا كتير عن الإيجابية الجسدية في الحياة بشكل عام وتأثيرها على نفسيتنا و على كل جوانب حياتنا. طيب، ماذا عن الإيجابية تجاه…
Deana Shaaban Reveals Latest Show “The You in H(u)man”
Deana Shaaban, our beloved entrepreneur, and fashion designer revealed her latest show “The You in H(u)man” a week ago in a beautiful debut on Instagram. The You in H(u)man will feature many…
Netflix Reveals the Trailer for Its Latest Kuwaiti Series “The Exchange”
Netflix has recently revealed the trailer for its latest Kuwaiti series The Exchange, inspired by the true events of the 1980’s Kuwait stock market. The series is set to be released on…
Yousra Mokhtar: on Motherhood & Body Positivity
“I am a nerd by day, a content creator by night, and a mother full-time”, this is how Yousra Mokhtar describes herself. Yousra Mokhtar studied architecture and fell in love with the…
Sandy Grace: on Breaking the Stigma Around Pole Dance
Sandy Grace is a pole dancer and instructor that decided to turn her life around and pursue pole dance. Before pole dancing, Sandy was working as an HR manager in a well-known…
We Don’t Climax Together, Are We Really in Love?
Television, magazines, the internet, loud blinding billboards, and the media bombard us with couples being in love and intimate. They always know exactly what they are doing or what they should be…
Hend Sabry Launches New Women’s Fashion Brand “Second Chance”
Hend Sabry, our beloved superstar, launched her latest fashion brand Second Chance for all women on Monday, the 23rd of January in collaboration with fashion designer Rym Turki. What Second Chance Is…
5 Food Trucks We Love in Cairo!
Imagine this: you’re out with friends having a nice walk when you all decide to eat. However, you’re bored of the usual sit-down at restaurants and you want something that feels a…
What Every Parent Should Know About Teen Masturbation
During puberty, teens do not only develop physically and emotionally but also on a sexual and relational level. It is a period of uncertainty and insecurity for both teenagers and parents. Discussing…
السوشيال ميديا: من برا واو ومن جوة اشتغالة
صباح الخير، أنا صانعة محتوى يعنى “كونتنت كريوتور” زى الترمينيتور كده بس على أصغر والنهارده هكلمكم عن يوم مثالى في حياتى المثالية. أنا بصحى الصبح والعصافير بتغنيلى وتزغزني عشان أقوم وبصحى مليانة…
Meet Jessy Radwan, Founder of Carerha!
Jessy Radwan is a working force. After Jessy got married at 22, she started working in sales and real estate as the industry was booming back then. When Jessy got pregnant, she…
Netflix to Release Its First Saudi Film Alkhallat+ on January 19th!
Alkhallat+ is a dark comedy movie directed by Fahad Alammari, the movie gathers a group of Saudi actors and comedians. The latest Netflix film is a continuation of the beloved Saudi digital…
Temraza Collaborates with Engy Wegdan on “You’re as Beautiful as You are” Campaign!
Temraza had one great year, starting from being the fashion consultant for Dior’s latest show, to constantly expanding and contributing by spreading the Egyptian identity through its work. It was only natural…
Childhood Masturbation: What to Know & Do!
Sitting nervously in a chair, a young mother is having difficulty formulating the issue that brought her to the clinic. “See Dr. It’s embarrassing and I do not want you to think…
تعالوا نشوف منصة سوبر أبلة لتعليم اللغة العربية رايحة على فين بألعابها الجديدة!
“مش بفهم إلا بالحواديت” – دي الجملة اللي خلت إسراء صالح (أو سوبر أبلة) تبدأ رحلتها مع التدريس. بعد ما مريم، بنت في ٣ إعدادي وصاحبة متلازمة داون قالتلها الجملة دي. ساعتها…
Masturbation: the Facts and Myths!
Will I go blind? Will I go stupid? Are my genitals going to deform? Will I be infertile? So many questions and myths arise when we talk about masturbation! In Arabic, it…
Jonah Hill Breaks the Stigma Around Male Therapy in Netflix’s “Stutz”
A while ago, Netflix dropped a Jonah Hill documentary about his own therapist, Stutz. Jonah Hill wanted to pay tribute to his shrink, so he switched roles with Stutz whilst they had…
Saif El-Demerdash: Home & Distribution Vice President at Schneider Electric Talks Smart Homes & More!
Saif El-Demerdash started his career in 2003 as an electrical sales engineer in a famous local company which is also a partner of Schneider Electric. Ever since Saif started working, he put…
سوري نوت سوري!
بقالى فترة بعند مع نفسى وبقول إني كويسة. اتعودت إن أنا الشخص اللى أغلب الناس اللى حواليه بيعتمدوا عليه ودايمًا في توقعات عالية مني. نظرية إن الشخص غير المسؤول مينفعش نحّمله فوق…
L’Oréal Paris Holds Celebration For Women of Worth at the Pyramids in Representation of Culture!
L’Oréal Paris arranged a celebration for women of worth at the Pyramids in representation of culture, history, and luxury. The event’s main aim is to celebrate the power of women throughout the…
Nadya Shanab Drops Latest Single “In a Box”
Nadya Shanab released her latest single “In a Box” on Sunday 26th of November, 2022. In a Box discusses the real overpowering issues women struggle with nowadays. The song features many examples…
Dior Chooses Arab-Egyptian Holding Company Temraza for Fashion Consultancy!
After holding one of the strongest events of the year at the Pyramids, Dior has not only chosen Egypt for Kim Jones’ latest collection, but it also chose Arab-Egyptian Holding Company Temraza…
Beko Egypt Lays Foundation Stone for New $100 Million Home Appliance Plant in Egypt!
Beko Egypt for home appliances, a subsidiary of Arçelik, celebrated laying the foundation stone for its first factory in Egypt at the 10th of Ramadan Industrial Zone on the 7th of December,…
Alam: A Palestinian Coming of Age Story About Love & Resistance
Does being born in Palestine automatically make a fighter out of you? What is love? Is feeling afraid a flaw? How do I define bravery? What happens if I speak up? What…
HWJN: The Bestseller Saudi Novel Is Now a Film!
The trailer for the film adaptation of the bestseller Saudi Novel “HWJN” by Ibraheem Abbas was released on Saturday December 3rd, 2022 at the second edition of the Red Sea Film Festival.…
King of the Ring: a Heartfelt Journey of an Aspiring Wrestler
We attended King of the Ring at the 2nd edition of the Red Sea Film Festival and it was an absolute treat to end the night with. The film is directed by…
Bones and All: Will a Love Story Between Two Cannibals Break Your Heart?
We attended the screening of Bones and all directed by Luca Guadagnino at this year’s edition of the Red Sea Film Festival and we truly don’t know how to feel. The film…
WWW Picks For the 2nd Edition of the Red Sea Film Festival!
“Film Is Everything.” That is the main motto for this year’s 2nd edition of the Red Sea Film Festival, where films from all over the world are celebrated. The RSFF is special…
Rasha Mansour Launches Her Fine Jewelry Brand!
Rasha Mansour is a passionate self-taught jewelry designer who fell in love with Gold at an early age. Ever since then, Rasha has been learning and learning in order to bring her…
19B Scores a Triple Win in the 44th Edition of CIFF & Here’s Why!
Selected to screen within the International Competition of Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), Ahmed Abdalla’s 19B gave a huge entrance in the 44th edition of CIFF. The film is headlined by an…
Engineer Nour Morshedy Signs a Cooperation Protocol with Baheya Foundation
Pink October is the perfect way for everyone to raise awareness about Cancer, and breast cancer in particular. So, in celebration of Pink October, and all the amazing work Baheya Foundation has…
The Fabelmans: a Love Letter to Cinema & Adolescence
Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) in its 44th edition chose Steven Spielberg’s latest autobiographical film “The Fabelmans” to be the opening film for this year, and we wouldn’t have it any other…
Maison Pyramide Group Expands With Addition of Ego & East Talent Agency!
Maison Pyramide, MENA’s fastest-growing consumer brand-building platform, announced today that it has completed the 100% acquisition of Ego & East, a leading Dubai-based talent management agency. Ego & East represents some of…