The idea of working from home has always been there, although no one really considered it a serious job, it is usually considered more of a hobby than a real job; in…
FAQs on ways to fight kids’ cavities
What can you do to keep your child's teeth healthy? Answers to your most pressing dental questions, for babies on up: Q: What's the best way to keep my child from getting…
10 Ways to Beat PMS Craziness… The DIVA Way!
There are various symptoms for premenstrual syndrome, more commonly known as PMS, but the most common behavioral and emotional symptoms are anxiety, depression, over-sensitivity, aggression, food cravings or appetite changes, insomnia, tension,…
Recurrent Miscarriages
The couple usually feels lost; they seek help and advice from various consultants, all with conflicting recommendations. In Egypt unfortunately there are no specialized clinics for looking after women suffering from recurrent…
Children and Sleep Problems
For some children, the problems start soon after they are born. During their first 8 weeks or so, many infants fall asleep while they are nursing or bottle-feeding. Usually their parents carefully…
DECORATIVE AND ACCENT LIGHTING
Throwing pools of gentle light in different corners of the room is a great space-enhancer, and there are many styles of lamp available that will do just that. Highlighting tall areas of…
3 Types Men Don’t Like
My credibility in that issue doesn’t go further than having always been the girl whose guy friends confide in and share their love-life stories with. The reason could be the fact that…
The woman behind the Seashell: Mary Lyn Rusmore-Villaume
Her first published book documents the “Sea Shells of the Egyptian Red Sea”, which marks utmost scientific importance as it is the only book documenting the existence of these species. Talking…
Mohammad Hefzy – the successful combination of Science and Art
While engineering is his family business, cinema is his passion and helping new talents is his job. He successfully works two careers taking up all his time, not easy but not impossible…
The Drink-water-all-you-can Myth
A lot of people tend instinctively to drink water when they start to sweat, believing that this will be the best solution to replenish the lost amount of fluid. But this is…
Xing, the new way to make business?
Mohamed Al Borno, 29 years, Director at DVS Canada and Founder of the Egypt Business Network. He previously worked as a Product Manager and Technical Marketing, Wireless Networking Manager at “KIT”, Software…
A dig into the unknown world of Caricaturists, meet Dalia William
We interviewed one of Egypt’s most promising talents in the world of caricature drawings, Dalia William, a young graphic designer who draws caricature for freelance. We had a chit chat about how…
Return Point
Starring Nour and Sherif Mounir alongside Heidi Karam and Mohamed Soliman, I am sure that this feature film shall be a turning point for the careers of the whole cast. Nour gave…
Compassion and Empathy – Do we still know what that means?
Throughout the years Egyptians have been consistently described as being hospitable, kind, fun loving, compassionate and part of a culture and an environment that is tightly knitted together, ready to…
A Journey Inside Male Brain
It must be a million times that you’ve had a fight with your “significant other” and couldn’t help thinking what the hell does he really want. Especially, when nothing you do seems…
Ahmed Fahmy – Decoded!
After a few years of back and forth between the US and Egypt, between engineering school and working at a grocery store, Fahmy finally settled in Cairo to study Political Science giving…
Arwa Gouda – Crazy, Sexy, Cool
I met Arwa on the set of “El Watar”, her new film co-starring Ghada Adel and directed by Magdy El Hawary. With a marketing degree and a Best Model of the World…
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Lazing around in the summer time, hanging out with friends, day dreaming and discussing the ideal men we would like to marry; our knights in shining armor to be: the first images…
Karim El Sergany is framed
Karim El Sirgany, a talented and rising photographer, is booming with his talent to introduce capturing frames of effective photography. He graduated from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels and is a…
It all began with Pink Panther…
Twenty-five year old Fadwa Attia is the founder and creative director of Fofo Designs specializing in unique T-shirt prints. Fadwa is a Fine Arts graduate and began her home business two years…
Abstract “Errors”
Twenty seven year old Jasmine Soliman is quite an astonishing young artist. We met her at her latest exhibition in Cairo titled “Error”. “Error” emerged from some artistic mistakes she made…
Sleeping with the Enemy
Whatever happened to romance or lasting lifelong relationships? Or even whatever happened to the picture perfect family all loving and caring! Let me be even be simpler, and wonder about whatever happened…
The Nation’s Urination Temptation
God bestowed the human race with the most special of all gifts, the gift of the brain. God gave us our brains to distinguish us from all other creatures. Yet when you…
Ben Stiller strikes back!
The sense of fun and excitement on the production of his latest film “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” in Vancouver is palpable, with cast and crew in high spirits.…
Omar Samra Raises Egypt’s Flag on his fourth Mountain Summit
He did it again! Omar Samra, own very own homegrown climbing wunderkind, has once more given every Egyptian and Arab a reason to feel proud. In his pursuit to climb the highest…
Message on a Canvas
Amid the roof of the 7th floor on a building in Down Town lies a colorful haven; an Art Therapy Center. It is a destination for the stressed and the lost whilst…
Boys will Always be Boys!
They never grow up. Mommy’s little boy will always be mommy’s little boy. She will go out of her way to protect him, support him, feed him, pick up after him, do…
Clint Eastwood – The Legend Speaks
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in the drama “Gran Torino,” marking his first film role since his Oscarwinning film “Million Dollar Baby.” Eastwood portrays Walt Kowalski, an iron-willed and inflexible Korean War…
Men, Money & Me.
Yes, we are facing an economic crisis, employees are being laid off, businessmen are suffering and finding a job might not be that easy. Meanwhile, we women work, and compete with men…
The Talented Mr. Bendary
Sherif El Bendary is a young charismatic director on the rise with an award winning repertoire of short films and a new perspective on matters of life. Bendary graduated from the Faculty…
Monogamy: Fantasy or Fallacy
Little do I know about relationships; but all I can say is that monogamy is my stance when I am in love or in a relation. Faithfulness is and must be the…
The Global Financial Crisis in Plain English
With economists analyzing the Global Financial Crisis left, right and centre, it sometimes becomes difficult for people to understand what is actually going on. Economic and financial terms are being thrown about…
Run For Cure – Run for Awareness!
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) organized the seventh annual awareness event entitled “Run for Cure” on Friday, 27th of March, 2009 at the Gezira Sporting Club. The main aim of the…
Interviewing the Interviewer – One on One with Marwan Kadry
One of the most recognizable voices in Egyptian broadcasting belongs to Marwan Kadry, who took radio and TV by storm. With an early morning show on Nogoom FM and one on OTV…
A Burial? No Thanks, I’ll Pass!
Although most of us have come across a death incident at least once in their adult life and have mourned someone they loved and lost, still, dealing with funerals and burials is…
My Child is Autistic
I bet if the word autism comes out in a conversation, some people might not fully understand what this is. As much as this topic is a mystery to some of us,…
Amina K.
Amina Khalil, a 24 year old fashion designer, just launched her new label “Amina K.” that came to light after an open day last summer at Hacienda Bay, North Coast, where she…
La Sosta Culturale
“La Sosta Culturale” was the Ramadan hit show aired on Tarek Nour’s Al Qahera Wel Nas and catapulted Akram El Sharkawy to the new face of comedy this season. The show is…
Dear Diary…
(Excerpts from the diary of an Egyptian Female…) Dear Diary I was really confused… I was raised in an environment that stressed that perceived weakness and neediness are signs of femininity;…
Pathways of Women Empowerment In cooperation with AUC social research centre (SRC)
What are the approaches needed in empowering women? How to make a change and create a difference? All these questions were answered by professors and researchers from various societies and cultures sharing…
Diabetes – The Effect on Teeth and Gums
Types of Diabetes The two main types of diabetes mellitus are designated type 1 and type 2, while the mechanisms that cause them differ that they’re both characterized by high blood glucose…
“Washing Cars at the Break of Dawn” : A Porter’s Wife
Washing cars at the break of dawn to make a living for a 25 LE salary at the age of sixty is surely no walk in the park. Yet so many…
Meet Eva Habil! The First Egyptian Female Mayor
Eva Habil is the mayor (“Omda”) of Kom Bouha, a small village in Dairout, Asyut in Upper Egypt. She inherited her father’s profession by common law; the only uncommon thing about her…
Amal Soliman, The First Ma2zouna in Egypt!
Egypt’s First Female Marriage Official Amal Soliman is the first woman to work as a marriage official (Ma’zoun) in Egypt and the Arab world. Facing many obstacles and controversy Amal Soliman reached…
Braces: When, Why and How?
Some kids can’t wait to get braces. Others are a little worried about what it will be like or how they will look. It can help to learn more about braces, which…
The Most Common Sexual Health Myths Revealed
There are many myths related to sex, pregnancy and hygiene, it is not clear where they all originated from but they seem to be passed on from one generation to the other.…
Minimalism in Practice
Minimalist home design can be either modern or contemporary in nature. The unifying element should be a focus on form, color, and texture. Lighting in both cases tends to be industrial in…
Hend Sabry A League of Her Own
Hend Sabry embodies so much more than an ambitious young woman who has worked her way to ultimate stardom; she stands for persistence, intellect and grace. Her incredibly charismatic appearance and talent…
Since when is the Sky the Limit?
Nora Ibrahim is not a woman you meet everyday. She is one of the very few female pilots in Egypt and the Arab world. We met the extraordinary mother of a boy…
Rimal – More than Just a Touch of Glass
Inspired by the exuberant foliage of handicrafts, the enchanting Arabic calligraphy, and the glowing charm of copper, silver and gold, Rimal introduced a new angle of tableware art by presenting a tasteful…
Simply Home: A vibrant bedtime story
Any place in which you spend significant time deserves to be filled with great design. Selecting the proper bedding is the key of finding comfort and deep sleep; based on this standard,…
What Type of Single Girl Are you?
Yes, there are a lot of us single women in Egypt these days. In my personal observations of the types of single women around, in terms of attitude and approach towards their…
Zaha Hadid
She knew she wanted to become an architect and designer since she was 11 years old and pursued her dream relentlessly until it became a world-renowned smashing success. She started her own…
10 Classic Types of Egyptian Men I Wouldn’t Date:
1. Mama’s Boy: The mama’s boys of the world are a type you need to steer clear from because you’ll always suffer from the mother’s never ending interference in your life. You’ll…
A Healthy Valentine Gift for Your Heart
“Beauty is not in the face; Beauty is a light in the heart.” Kahlil Gibran Every year I look forward to receiving a valentine’s gift from my sweetheart: beautiful red roses and…
Are you schizophrenic? Please raise your hand!
The word schizophrenia scientifically refers to a "split personality" which could arise from genetic, neural, psychological reasons or due to certain drugs. There are also social reasons; it is believed that living…
Azza Al Maghraby
Azza Al Maghraby, 35 year old Jordanian Egyptian is soon to claim her stake on the jewelry design front. With her unique style and designs she adds the word fine to jewelry.…
The International Conference on Child Poverty and Disparities and the Public Policies for Social Justice
T he African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), the Network of Networks on Impact Evaluation (NONIE) and The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) have joined forces on the 19th & 20th of January,…
The Stranger in the Elevator! Egyptians don’t recognize their neighbors anymore!
One day I was going back home from work, all tired and frustrated because it took me hours to get through traffic, and as I got into the elevator I met this…
All about Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure carried out during pregnancy. It is most commonly used to check the baby’s chromosomes for specific disorders, such as Down syndrome known as (Mongol). In this condition…
Asser Yassin – Rebel with a Cause
Smart, wild and handsome is this new young bundle of talent called Asser Yassin. With passion and dedication yet with utmost respect for his profession Asser rose like a phoenix from the…
Contemplating in Cairo…vol. 6
A s modern intellectual women living in this country, we have all interacted with male friends and the depth of our relationships with many of them goes beyond mere hellos and…
In Sickness and in Health, I’ll commit to you Egypt!!
As part of my lifetime plan to discover the world, I packed my bags this August and headed to the mysterious Scandinavian countries where I was supposed to spend 3 days in…
We Need to Let a Woman be a Woman and a Man be a Man…
This Earth was created with a balance that is represented in everything around us; morning and night, happiness and sorrow, black and white and of course, our genders; male and female which…
The Quest for an Egyptian Bride
In Egypt today, finding a suitable husband is an issue, especially with the rising number of unmarried women relative to the available men. The statistics vary, saying that the ratio of single…
What is Bruxism?
When you look in on your sleeping child, you want to hear the sounds of sweet dreams: easy breathing and perhaps an occasional sigh. But some parents hear the harsher sounds of…
Contemplating in Cairo – Vol. 8
Insomnia has a way of creeping up on you when you are in the most desperate need for sleep, and, with this uncalled for lack of it come the strangest thoughts into…
Screening for Down Syndrome during Pregnancy
What is Down syndrome? The majority of babies are born healthy, but around 1% (1 in a100) are born with severe physical or mental handicap. Downs syndrome is one of the common…
The 10 Top Tactics for Shameless Self Promotion at Work
Today, more than ever before, it’s important that those who are in a position to benefit your career know who you are and what you’ve accomplished. Successful professionals understand the importance both…
Planning your Interior
There are four main stages of an interior design project, beginning with the client’s brief, the designer’s proposal and the client’s agreement to this proposal. The second stage involves gathering information on…
Mona Hala… Slowly but Surely
I regret working with Ahmad Helmi and making love scenes doesn’t mean that I’m an easy girl… With her green eyes and dark hair, she embodies the sweet girl from next…
Believe it or not!
It is a very controversial issue that has amazed many people. It is the paranormal! Paranormal is a general term that describes unusual events or phenomena that take place and are beyond…
Career Profiler: Ginger & Lace
Ginger & Lace is the creative outcome of two best friends Basma Hamdy and Nora Abdel Salam. Their products are much more than deliciously customized favors they are handcrafted with love and…
The Comeback of the Notorious Queen
From “Blackout” mode to “Circus” flash lights! “There are two types of people in this world, The ones that entertain and the ones that observe, well baby I’m a put on…
Valentino
After nearly 40 years of superlative evening dress designing, Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, sold his company in 1998 for $300 million. In 2006 President Chirac of France awarded this Italian…
A Woman’s Body as an Energetic Landscape
I began experiencing with body energy and work with the energy medicine more than 20 years ago. As I was working with the very ill or dying clients, I sensed how disruptive…
Understanding Violent Behavior in Children & Adolescents
There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents and this complex, troubling issue needs to be carefully understood by parents, teachers. Children as young as…
Contemplating in Cairo – Vol. 5
Cairo is a very harsh city. Surviving here is like surviving in the jungle without shelter or self-defence skills. The tall grey buildings and the unbearable amounts of smoke in the air…
Watch out from Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic means “out of place.” in a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg travels through a fallopian tube to the uterus. The egg attaches in the uterus and starts to grow. But in…
The Art of Home Decoration
The popularity and importance of Interior Design has increased, as has the awareness of the roles played by both interior designers and Architects. I must admit, it is easy for someone to…
The Alluring Enigma
Magic, supernatural powers, astrology, witchcraft, fortune telling. All these concepts, and many more, are ones that we find attractive, sometimes even seductive. They tickle our curiosity and entertain us immensely and we…
The Hocus Pocus in Black Magic
I always have been and will be fascinated by magic. You see, I’m probably Harry Potter’s biggest fan in the Middle East, dreamed about joining Hogwarts. My favorite movies are the Lord…
Wishing for the impossible
Thanks to the cartoon industry and American Sci-Fi movies, several generations were brought up with the concept of wanting what is extraordinary and unbelievable over regular human abilities. Stories about super natural…
On the path to empowerment: Young Women Leadership Program
The Young Women Leadership Programme (YWLP) is a two-year project designed to foster a new generation of young women in underprivileged areas of Egypt and equip them with the skills, confidence and…
Contemplating in Cairo Vol. 10
The majority of Arab women share an insight on the men in our lives, specially our fathers, brothers and husbands. The deep carvings in our heritage have labelled men as superior to…
Creating a Home
You will want your home to reflect your interests and your own tastes. As far as style is concerned, you may want to create an informal eclectic scheme with no particular historical…
Contraceptive Jungle Part II: Which Contraception should I Use?
There are many methods of contraception to chose from, some may be suitable for some women but not for others. On the other hand some may be used at a certain stage…
Bridezilla
Me: “MOOOOOOOOMMMMM….. I hate this guy and I don’t want to be with him… I really don’t, please call him and call his parents and ask him to get the hell out…
Working with your Spouse Till Death Do Us Part?
During the lovey dovey period of friendship, courtship and engagement, couples long for togetherness every minute of every day, but what happens when they are really together every minute of every day,…
All day at home
If the greater part of your day is spent at home you will undoubtedly need more space. Whether you are at home because that’s where you work, you are person of leisure,…
The Risks and Myths of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. It is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer and the fifth…
Infidelity
Have you ever caught your husband/significant other cheating on you? How did you feel? Sad? Shocked? Humiliated? Angry? Furious? Hurt? All of the above? Most of us would feel a mixture of…
Omar H. Youssef – A Family Affair
As the son of screen legends Hassan Youssef and Shams El Baroudy, Omar has a heavy artistic burden on his shoulders challenging this young actor to be at his best. The 25…
SaLaLem – Climbing up the Ladder
One of the outstanding young bands on the Egyptian band scene is Salalem. Salelem, named after their habit of playing music on their college stairs during gaps, is a combo of seven…
Sheila Vance at a Glance
Sheila Vance is an aspiring eyewear designer whose shades are favorites of superstars like Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt and many other Hollywood heartthrobs. We caught up with her…
Troya – The Fire of Anatolia
The Fire of Anatolia Dance Group, lead by Mustafa Erdogan, who directed and choreographed the excellent dance show, tells Homer’s epic on the downfall of Troya, the ancient city, once again reminding…
Contemplating in Cairo – Vol. 9
Being the internet junky that I am means that I spend long hours online, sometimes reading insightful articles, others just completely wasting my time. Among the websites I spend time on is…
Incontinence – Embarrassing Moments
We are subjected occasionally to embarrassing moments but some women are unfortunate as they suffer from urinary incontinence, which can be very embarrassing and can occur frequently. Urinary incontinence is a problem…
Let’s Talk About Sex… Dr. Heba Kotb Paving the Revolutionary Road!
Sexual education and knowledge among Egyptian men and women is close to non-existent based to various cultural and educational factors. Most schools don’t have sexual education and if they do it is…
First Egyptian Woman in Dow Worldwide to Receive ‘I am the Human Element’ Award
Katia Philip, Dow’s Human Resources Manager for the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, is the first Egyptian woman worldwide to receive Dow’s ‘I am the Human Element’ award. The award recognizes Katia…
Shaima – The Singing Bee
Shaima, 30, isn’t just a pretty girl on stage. She is a talented Egyptian singer climbing the ladder of success with live gigs in Cairo. Her vsoice goes down like honey with…
Time is Money, but not at this end of the world!
Time is valued differently among people, for a physicist it is considered one of a few important fundamental quantities, for an astronomer it could be the distance between planets, for a businessman…
Egyptians – Are We Ready for International Competition…?
Apparently not. We’re really good at getting “so far.” But, once we get there, it seems something, some inner fire that propels athletes on, dies out. There must be a reason, (most probably…
Contemplating in Cairo Vol.11
In every workplace around the world, from Greenland to Australia, we are told to have a professional attitude and separate between our personal lives and our work. We hear phrases such as…
It’s Summer Time – Let sunshine in your home!
Now is the perfect time to get your home summer-ready, even if you’re on a shoestring budget. These simple and affordable decorating ideas will help you lighten the look of your home…
What Egyptian Men Really Want!
Women have been the subject of debate since eternity, men claiming they would do anything to reveal the secrets which lie within the intricacies of our delicate brains, sometimes reaching the conclusion…
28 Skills Every Man Should Have
You’re born without them, spend a lifetime acquiring them, and check them at the door on your way out – and for what? To survive in the wild? To get rich and…
What if What Women Want Magazine was to be What MEN Want Magazine?
MEN – Definition in the female dictionary: The most incomprehensive, unstable, irresponsible, childish, insensitive, irresistible species on the face of the planet earth and any other planet. MEN – Definition in the…
Fe-mail
Fe-mail – Sex and City, without the Sex and the Manolo’s? By May Abdel Asim Amy Mowafi’s Femail – trial and tribulations of a good Egyptian girl – has become…
Teenagers with stress
Teenagers with stress Do you remember when you were a teen? Then you remember the social pressures, the anxiety associated with school, and the constant changes happening in your life. Teenagers are…
How to apply foundation
Tips on applying Foundation Apply foundation to freshly moisturized skin to ensure you have a perfect base on which to work. Use a cosmetic sponge to apply most types of foundation…
What Women Really Want
What Women Want shall remain an unsolved mystery. We asked some women achievers what they want. Q) what do you want from? 1) Your life? To be painless 2) Your…
Basic tools in your make-up box
Even the greatest of makeup in the world won’t look great without the correct makeup tools. For a professional finish you need the right tools. This means investing in a set of…
Filling In Your Eyebrows
The trick to full brows is to come clean, then fill in the blanks. Waxing director Eliza Petrescu of Avon Salon & Spa explains it for us: * Choose a pencil and…
Aroma Therapy Made Easy Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit with Pure Essential Oils
In the last issue we learned all the basics about Aroma Therapy, the essential oils and its different diffusers. Here are some easy do at home recipes for your own Aroma…
Better Living: Assessing the Space
Practical Planning: Although a designer will always be aware of the aesthetics and holistic aspects of any space being planned, function and practicality are the other obvious priorities. An area must…
Makan: A Spotlight on Forgotten Culture
Nestled between the old buildings of down town Cairo, Makan, also known as “The Egyptian Center for Culture and Art (ECCA)”, lies on the corner of Mansour and Saad Zaghloul Street just…
NO SMOKING! NO MEN! These are the rules…
Ever decided to go to a cafe and found a “GIRLS ONLY” sign on the door? Well… this is exactly what you would find if you go to Spangles Café in…
Roberto Cavalli – The Icon
Robert Cavalli – The Fashion Icon – was born in Florence, Italy on November 15th, 1940Cavalli is known for using wild animal prints and sexualized cuts in his design, leading to comparisons…
Rugs, Rugs, Rugs
Nothing more than carpets and rugs gives a room character. It can totally flip the ambience from cold to warm and from sterile to lively. Rugs don’t have to be classic and…
It takes Two to Tango!! And Yes, there is a Second Love!
Has anybody seen the movie "Aan el Eshq wel Hawa"? The one with Mona Zaki, Ahmed El Sakka, Boshra, Menna and Shalaby. I believe that movie had such a deep meaning held…
Things We Love to Hate about Men We Love to Hate
Morning comes and when I wake I move and stand and look for my man. He looks at me and smiles. We go to a room. It is bright from the incandescence…
Who Are the Men We Love?
We all have men we love in our lives. A father (doesn’t the song go “and you’re daddy’s little girl”), a brother who can be a pain in the neck but who…
Interview with a Bad Boy
Bad Boys. They are exciting, charming, been around the block, can make us feel good about ourselves (and also bad). We enjoy their company, and we might actually seek it, yet the…
Oral Care for Children – how to make it fun!
The key to establishing good brushing habits is starting an oral care program early; another reason to help your child learn to brush is that this helps them develop a crucial habit…
Ghada Gomaa – Business Etiquette Made Easy Business Etiquette Passage to Punctuality
How to be Punctual If your working hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; this means that your have to reach work, with minimum fifteen minutes ahead of time. This…
Tribute to Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger, an actor who combined a movie star’s rugged good looks with the subtlety, depth, and range of an Oscar contender, was found dead at the age of only 28 in…
Mona Zaki – Egypt’s Sweetheart
The last time we saw Mona Zaki on the silver screen was as Shafika in the romantic comedy “Taymour & Shafika” alongside Ahmed El Sakka. Totally slimmed down and beautiful as…
Pick of the Month: Ashraf Ashley’s “Simply Unthinkable”
Talented Ashraf Ashley has released another book of his poetry collection titled “Simply Unthinkable”. He opened his closet and gave What Women Want…Magazine a little sneak preview on what to expect. …
Misr Sinai selects “Temsa” as best tourism bus manufacturer to add a new value to its tourist fleet.
Within its keenness on providing security and comfort for tourists, “Misr Sinai Company”, one of the most prominent travel agencies in Egypt, has selected Temsa Egypt, a leading bus and coach manufacturer,…
Be Easy– Massari!
Massari is the latest fusion of Lebanese Dolce Vita and smooth R’n’B. With his extremely good looks and silky voice Massari has become a big hit in Canada and the Middle East…
The Quest for Love…
God created women with so much love inside that it has no limit. Women love their kids and their husbands and their friends. They have enough love and strength for everyone. God…
WORLD AIDS DAY – Way to go Egypt!
On the evening of Thursday the 17th of January 2008, an event was held at El Sawy Culture wheel to observe "World AIDS Day". The event was sponsored, and organized by UNAIDS…
The legislation on child labour: The need for an effective law enforcement
Child labor is the employment of children under an age determined by law in any kind of profession. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child solemnly condemns this practice…
Choosing Toothpaste Brush DO’S AND DONOT’S!
In the past, we were used to the manual toothbrushes, but after the technology, we heard and may be using the electrical or vibrtional toothbrushes, So is it just a fashionable…
Preparing for Adolescence
Parenting can be the most rewarding work of adult life. Nothing brings more joy and pride than a happy, productive, and loving child. Each age and stage of a child's development has…
Etiquette in Solving Problems
When is there a Problem? It is to say, no problem on this glob, but there are millions of problem creators. Every one owns the problem, so each is to say,…
The Heart Institute – Matters of the Heart
“My cousin had heart surgery when he was just five years old. I remember this very well as it was a tragedy in the family. After the surgery I noticed a complete…
How To Remove And Prevent Whiteheads?
Whiteheads are form of acne – a build-up of oils, sebum and dead skin that plugs up your pores. Just like the blackheads, the whiteheads can be also seen in both teenagers…
Play Time: Age appropriate toys & activities for your child
6-to-9 months: Until now, to your baby, what is not in front of her doesn’t exist, but now, she understands that when out of sight doesn’t mean that they are not there. …
Small packages, Great joy
The common perception of parenthood is that parents spend their lives teaching their kids about right and wrong, the meaning of life, having a goal or being happy and successful. Well, ironically,…
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With his distinctive vocals and blue-collar song writing skills, Canadian icon Bryan Adams’ take on rock ‘n’ roll basics found a niche that has lasted for over 20 years. Adams solo career…
Do’s and Don’ts for your Child’s Teeth
Choosing a proper toothbrush for your child’s gum and teeth is very important. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice. Manual Toothbrushes · Ask your dentist to recommend…
Gaza: A Military Explosion and a Humanitarian Implosion
Anyone watching or even taking a glimpse of the news these days is sure to be bombarded by a series of headlines related to the situation in Gaza. Not everyone though seems…
Better Living Choosing Colors
Once the spatial planning is in place, the designer will need to start sourcing materials, furniture and accessories and then develop a decorative scheme for the project. Colour is a key consideration…
Tom Ford
Tom Ford (born August 27, 1961 is an American fashion designer. He gained international fame for his legendary turnaround of the Gucci fashion house and the creation of the Tom Ford label,…
10 steps to feel like a million bucks!
Step One: Retrospect The first step is to take a look at what your diet and health have been like for the last 12 months. Think about questions like these and write…
Basma – the star from next door
I met Basma over a diet coke and orange juice at Mint Café chit chatting about her life, career and aspirations. Her girl-from-next-door charms are real and not a role she puts…
Social Phobia (Anxiety)
Social phobia is an intense fear of becoming humiliated in social situations, specifically of embarrassing yourself in front of other people. It often runs in families and often begins around early adolescence…
How to create the illusion
The first rule is to minimize the amount of furniture. If any room is so crowded that you keep tripping or knocking yourself on furniture, you’ll get a junk-shop effect that can…
What to do when your child is teething?
Teething can be an uncomfortable situation for many children and also a very painful and stressful time for your infant. As a parent, you can help ease or completely eliminate your child’s…
The Era of the Café
While on a holiday with my father many years ago, we were debating where to go out for the evening. He suggested that we go down to a shopping centre, and I…
The Aspartame Diet Myth
To begin with one has to mention that aspartame was discovered in 1965 by James M. Schlatter, a chemist working for G.D. Searle & Company. Schlatter had synthesized aspartame in the course…
What’s the Story Morning Glory?
When watching a movie, there is always that upbeat sound track that starts to play at the exact point when things start rolling positively for the hero. Well, that to me is…
A Million Dollar Pregnancy
Looking after yourself and your husband is hard enough – but when a baby comes into the equation suddenly you find there is something extra to keep a healthy and happy –…
Beyonce.
However another reason to admire Beyonce is that she is purely an Independent Woman when it comes to her style. Whether you love it or hate it, you’ve got to give her…
The Pursuit of Happiness
I don’t remember when the last time I felt happy was, or as you might like to call it felt like a million bucks. The irony of my daily life made up…
Shaimaa aziz “The Brave One”
Interviewing Shaimaa Aziz was an unusual experience, maybe because she belongs to those unusual kinds of people called “ARTISTS”. Shaimaa is considered one of the most talented young painters in Egypt.…
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963 in New York City) is an American fashion designer. He is the head designer for Marc Jacobs, as well as the diffusion line Marc by Marc…
Endometriosis: Pain & Infertility
Endometriosis is a common disease affecting women in the child bearing period. It is a condition where small deposits of the womb lining are located outside of the womb cavity.…
Thank you for making me feel like a million bucks!
As any of us gets close to the big day all we get is a deluge of wisdom about how to make your marriage successful, how to please your man and how…
The Love Affair with the Pair
Contrary to what the majority of people may think, women are very easy to please. You can make a woman happy with very small gestures, like getting her a chocolate bar when…
A Happy New Year, A Happy New You
It’s a New Year, and its time to refresh our list of New Year resolutions, a list of changes which probably has not changed since last year, but again, neither did…
Caramel – A Lebanese View on Life
Caramel (Sukkar Banat), is the first feature film by Lebanese director Nadine LabakiIt is the first Lebanese movie to sell distribution rights of the film to more than 40 countries (US…
What Goes Up Must Come Down?
Contrary to the common belief that what goes up must come down, prices in Egypt have been surging with consumers seeing no foreseen hope of their decline in the near…
A Small Guide to Welcome a NEW Family Member – Baby Making Made Easy!
Who gets Pregnant? In Egypt more than half of pregnancies are unplanned. Becoming pregnant can be a time of great happiness and joy. For some, it’s a long awaited event- the…
Starting Over
Now everything is over. The "Maazoon" has finished writing down the names and the dates. You both have signed the papers and said what you were supposed to say. You…
VANESSA CARLTON – About Heroes and Thieves
Three Grammy nominations, third studio album, the symbolic third time may well be charming for Vanessa Carlton, whose forthcoming Heroes and Thieves (The Inc. Records) showcases the maturing talents of the 26-year-old…
The Wheel of Change – Dynamics of a Metropolis
Among different Arab societies, the Egyptian society is considered to be a very dynamic one, with new changes taking place, new attitudes adopted and new trends always on the rise…
Aromatherapy Made Easy – Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit with Pure Essential Oils
What is Aroma Therapy? Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for therapeutic uses. It has a long history of use in ancient Egypt, China, and India. In…
better living
Before you start making decisions about decorating your home or buying furniture and equipment, take a good, long look at your lifestyle. For example, are you living solo or with…
NEW YOU- in Love
The year has ended: filled with agony, pain, lessons learnt, tears, happy times, laughter, joy, very special moments and separation. We have to look in retrospect, what did we do wrong?…
The Love Game – Problem Solving 101
This is a question that anyone who answers with “yes” is probably living a miserable life without knowing it. It took me years to understand that there is nothing wrong if you…
OBJECTION!We Are Not Clumsy Drivers!
Physicians, Engineers, Mathematicians, Computer specialists and even cooks, coiffeurs, stylists and much more are considered as jobs that are better handled by men- not women- for no specific reason. And…
Celeb Style: Angelina Jolie
Far from fitting into the Hollywood mould, she chooses to play unique strong characters much like herself, in movies like Girl Interrupted and Mr and Mrs Smith. She further separates herself from…
The Deweiqa Crisis – Finally Contained?
The recent rockslide in El-Deweiqa was shocking by all means. At about 8am, the houses shook and the terrified residents heard a sound like an explosion. To their great shock, they found…
Help! My Child was diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder!
When a child is diagnosed with a mental health disorder, it is a frightening and confusing experience both for the child and his or her parents. During the time when parents are…
Our Divorce, Our Children
Marriage is usually the culmination of a healthy relationship between a man and a woman in love. The following step after marriage is usually having children. Nobody expects to get divorced. We…
The Myths and Realities of Sexual Health
Sex is by far the most controversial topic ever discussed by human beings, if ever discussed at all. We all know about sex; bits and pieces that we stumble on as…
Memoirs of a Mom
As I told you sweetie, I had entered the route to motherhood very early. By 23 years old I became a mother of an amazing child… you my angel. I was very…
Forever Young
God created each one of us with different features, a special and unique face, some are blessed with beautiful eyes, others with perk up noses, some have fair skin, and others…
Love and Health, is there really a link?
When we are in love, the whole world seems to revolve around that one significant other in our lives. When we’re happy, the whole world is beautiful, everything seems so perfect and…
Air Bridge Network Debuts with Impressive Results and a Distinguished Assembly of Egyptian Businesswomen
Cairo, August 20, 2008 – Air-Bridge Network announced today the inauguration of it’s first workshop for women in Egypt. The debut of Air Bridge Network was a day to mark the beginnings…
Cosmos and Manolos are back! …and so are our girls from SEX AND THE CITY!
Sex and the City is the 2008 romantic comedy feature-film adaptation of the HBO comedy series of the same name (itself based on the book of the same name by Candace Bushnell)…
A Bun in the Sun!
Summer is many people’s favorite season of the year as they enjoy the sun in so many ways and it’s their annual break from school or work. Most people plan their…
10 things I would do if I were the Queen of Egypt:
1. Taxes would be used to improve the educational system, roads and health facilities and not to be spent on the royal government’s BMWs, wives’ plastic surgeries and/or villas in Marina.…
Air Bridge Network™ ventures into their second assembly
Nayera Fadel “The second workshop witnessed great enthusiasm from almost 25 amazing ladies who wish to conquer the business society and learn from their predecessors. “ Nayera Fadel, founder of the…
An Alien from the Planet of Nowhere
It’s 3AM and I’m sobbing in my pillow in total shock and fear from the world around me. I’ve landed on the planet Earth (apparently) about 10 years ago and was…
Chef Osman Ghaleb promotes: “Cooking is joy, if considered an obligation, don’t do it!”
Walking down a very lively street in Zamalek, next to El-Sawy culture wheel, I spotted Ziza Wiza gallery where I was to run this interview with Chef Osman Ghaleb the same…
Heavy Periods Decoded!
Some women unfortunately suffer from heavy bleeding during their menstrual period regularly; Menorrhagia is the medical term used to describe those heavy periods. Sometimes, the periods are prolonged as well; the…
Enjoy! Life after divorce
Until when are we going to stick to those deeply rooted societal beliefs about divorced women? Do you believe that according to a recent survey by worldpublicopinion.org, the majority of Egyptians…
Me, Myself and the White House!
Some women race to the altar, others race to a quiet living and some race for stardom. But when they said “ready, steady, go” these women raced for the white house!! …
Nicole Kidman – Down Under with “Australia”
Nicole Kidman has returned home to Australia to star in her latest epic romantic adventure film Australia, directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) and co-starring fellow Australian Hugh Jackman – but…
Ramy Wahid…An unforeseen talent
From the scenarists role in Maher Awad to the villain Serif Sobhy in Omar w Salam , his first start wasn’t from a long time ago but he proved himself…
Watch your bathroom transform into a storage fiesta with style!
Fittings: The tiny spaces provided for many bathrooms come with tricky design problems. Your scale plan will be invaluable when working out the best layout for the space and most compact…
Why do we all believe in Obama?
The world woke up on Wednesday November the 5th to a new leader of the “free” world; Barack Hussein Obama was elected president of the United States of America. My mum…
Gym Etiquette
While heading to the gym, you are getting ready to feel the natural flow of endorphins that will make your stay a pleasant, relaxing and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, a lot of people…
I AM BORED!
It is true; "I am bored" is a phrase that you hear frequently among people you know, not only among people approaching forties and above, but also among late twenties and…