Page 4 – What Women Want

Farida Said: Kitesurfing and Pilates Powerhouse

Farida Said is a 34-year old certified Visual Arts Teacher who shifted her career to pursue Kitesurfing and Pilates. Growing up, Farida pursued a more traditional career path when she solely focused…

Conversation Starter: Let’s Talk About Sex

Relationships, as essential as they are to our mental and physical health, can be quite challenging to manage and thrive upon. Research has shown that minimal or lack of positive relationship and…

What’s Cooking? With Farah El Charkawy

The lawyer-turned-chef Farah El Charkawy always knew she will have a career in food. “From the first day I started my career as a lawyer, I believed deep inside, that one day…

Menna Hesham: The Real Life Dance Monkey

Menna Hesham is a 30-year-old ballerina, salsa dancer, and entrepreneur. After graduating from the faculty of Pharmacy from Cairo University and working for Nestle for 7 years, Menna decided to take the…

Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hannah Helmy

Hannah Helmy is a young and savvy artist. She takes talent to the next level. Hannah knew from a very young age that she wanted to pursue a career in art. Her…

5 Hijabi Fashion Bloggers You Need to Follow

Who said that modesty & fashion can’t go hand in hand? Obviously, no one! Because these 6 hijabi fashion bloggers have come to prove anyone who thinks so wrong! We gathered…

Self-Care for Moms: How to Turn the Myth into Reality

It’s Mother’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about a mom’s most unattainable dream, self-care! When I talk to my clients, especially new moms, about self-care, they often envision…

Reem Osama: Doctor by Day, Furniture Painter by Night

Reem Osama is the founder of ‘Reem Osama Art’, an online furniture store that sells uniquely quirky painted pieces. She’s also a 36-year-old mother, Ophthalmologist, and painter. Reem categorizes her various identities…

What’s Cooking? With Peri Saleh

Chef Peri Saleh fell in love with food as a child. In university, she would invite friends and cook for them. She founded the Latin kitchen Gracias because she was always drawn…

Inside The Artist’s Studio: Tuka El Safty

Tuka El Safty is an exceptionally talented young artist. Her sources of inspiration are mosques and the streets of Old Cairo, her passion is Islamic art. When we first saw her captivating…

What’s Cooking? With Karim Abdelrahman

Karim Abdelrahman is a brilliant gourmet chef who is making top-tier food accessible! Karim shares his fabulous creations on his acclaimed Instagram platform ‘Avec Karim’. He firmly believes that the average person…

Inside The Artist’s Studio: Farah Emara

Farah Emara is a wonderfully vibrant artist. Though young, she has a unique and colorful artistic identity. Her art is also loud and clear when it comes to smashing the patriarchy. When…

Vodafone: Empowering Women Through #منصة_فكرتك

International Women’s Day comes once per year. However, regardless of the day or month, Vodafone Egypt has always believed in women empowerment. That’s why they have been awarded as the first telecom…

5 Facebook Groups for Women You Need to Join

Have you ever looked for a specific product, asked everyone around you, and still got zero intel? Have you ever needed a little motivation from people who share similar stories as you?…

Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hend Seif El-Din

Hend Seif El-Din is a wonderfully creative artist. Her art speaks volumes about her distinct and colorful personality. We knew it had to be part of our Banat El Ayam Di book.…

Imperial College Egypt: Creating Role Models

In these new and trying times, it has become very clear how integral education is for our future generations. However, the key is not just education in its conventional meaning. It’s bringing…

What Women Achieved: Egypt Through the Years

In spite of the patriarchy that attempts to undermine Egyptian women, they’ve made remarkable achievements throughout history. These achievements speak volumes about their desire to create a society that is filled with…

Johnson & Johnson’s Female Leadership at Its Finest

On International Women’s Day, we sat down with a female leader at J&J Egypt to learn about her experience. Amira Abdelbasset has been passionate about Human Resources since university. In 2017, she…

7 Tips to Get You Through Working from Home

This past year, we’ve all had to make changes. We’ve attempted to survive this pandemic by baking a lot of cakes, dancing on TikTok, and sharing a lot of memes! Students had…

Menna Hassan’s Najlah: Celebrating the Inherent Power of All Women

In a society where a woman’s body is objectified rather than celebrated, Menna Hassan, and her mother founded the clothing brand Najlah. It aims to bring women’s bodies into a more positive…

Menna Farouk: Jack of All Trades, Master of Everything

Menna Farouk is a filmmaker with an MA in Television and Digital Journalism and a co-founder of 2 start-ups; ‘Dosy’ and ‘Lebet El Set’. She’s also a correspondent for the Thomas Reuters…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Shahira Kamal

Shahira Kamal is a woman of many talents. She paints, she draws, she sings, and writes songs. She embodies every meaning of what an artist is. That’s why we knew she had…

5 Beauty Bloggers Who Say It Like It Is!

What is beauty? Beauty has always been defined by certain standards, set by multimillion dollar companies and represented by the models we see in fashion magazines and the actresses we see on…

Mauj: Sex Education by and for Arab Women

Mauj is an online platform dedicated to offering Arab women a space to talk and learn about their bodies. Its slogan is ‘sexual and reproductive wellness by and for Arab Women’. We…

Restore FGM: Egyptian Center Offering Multidisciplinary Treatment for Survivors

Female Genital Mutilation is a crime and a huge violation of women’s rights. Not only does it cause enormous physical harm to its victims, but it also leaves behind massive psychological damage.…

5 Unconventional Ways to Celebrate this Valentine’s Day

This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday which means it’s a 3 day- long event. The color red will be spread throughout the weekend so you have to bring your A-game…

Aya Mohamed: Taking the Environmental Science World by Storm!

When we first heard the name Aya Mohamed, Egyptian woman, and MSc. in Environmental Science in the same sentence, we were instantly intrigued. When we looked her up and read more about…

Dalia Mobasher’s Fokhara Studio: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Dalia Mobasher was a highway-design engineer with a silent passion for pottery-making and a knack for ceramic art until she decided to turn her life around and founded her very own Fokhara…

Alexandria, Why? – 3 Ways to Enjoy it This Weekend

Alexandria is certainly one of the best destinations to visit on a winter weekend. Although the city’s numerous attractions couldn’t all be enjoyed in one or two days, a weekend in Alex…

Self-Defense for All Women: Boot Camp انتي اقوى#

When Mariam Mohamed was murdered in Maadi by two men attempting to steal her purse, 24 year-olds Mennatallah Magdy, national Kung-Foo champion, and Hebatallah Mahmoud, basketball and karate player, decided to launch…

5 Easy Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair loss is a serious problem that can deeply affect our self-confidence. Although we most often link it to aging, it can happen to us at any point in our lives. It…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Nada Elian

Nada Elian is a fabulously gifted artist whose work is not only gorgeous, but incredibly diverse as well. Her art caught our eye and inspired us to get in touch with her…

Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Dareen Akkad, Owner of What the Crust

Tell us about yourself My name is Dareen Akkad. My husband Ahmed Helmy and I are the owners of What the Crust in Cairo, Egypt. We are the first pizzeria in Africa…

5 Corona-Cautious Things to Do in Cairo

If we can identify a quality common to all Egyptian people, it would certainly have to be their creativity. This past year has been difficult, to say the least. But, despite the…

“Adaptive” by Ashgan El-Abhar: Fashion for the Differently-Abled

In 2016, Ashgan El-Abhar established a company with a mission to raise awareness about accessibility for the differently-abled in Egypt in all walks of life. When her friend who uses a wheel-chair…

8 Things Egyptian Women Are Tired of Hearing

Working at an Egyptian women’s magazine has many perks. The greatest of which is that we talk about all things related to Egyptian women. Even though our team is diverse in terms…

The Sex Talk بالعربي : Your Guide to Sexual Health

The Sex Talk بالعربي is a bold online initiative established in January 2018. It promotes sex-positivity by tackling sexual health issues among Arabic-speaking women. It creates scientific content regarding sexual health that prioritizes…

Kablat Arts: Healing Children with Art

When Hagar Magdy had to make the decision between having a stable but unhappy life and happiness and a lot of unknowns, she chose to take the plunge into the happy unknown.…

Amr El Sohagy: The First Quadriplegic PADI Open Water Diver in Egypt

After a tragic car accident gave Amr El Sohagy Quadriplegia in 2010, he took up swimming and mastered it, getting qualified as a National Champion for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in 2017.…

A Year in Review: Turning Points for Arab Women in 2020

2020 has been a long and tough year in every way possible. Amidst all the darkness, though, there were some instances of light. While women all over the world were subjected to…

Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Glow, Revolutionizing Healthy Living

Amina Rashad is a health coach and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Her passion for healthy living prompted her to start the fabulously colorful Glow, which makes clean eating easy for busy people. We sit…

PepsiCo Egypt’s “She Feeds the World” Program: Empowering the Rural Egyptian Woman!

You must be wondering who these women are. They are mothers, the mothers who are givers. The nurturers and nourishers; our source of life. The Egyptian woman is the true foundation of…

Sherine Nazmy Talks Art, Academia, and Social Media

An artist with an interesting academic background, artist Sherine Nazmy sure is fascinating. Sherine Nazmy studied mechanical engineering and global business. She has also been painting for around 20 years, and has…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mariam El Reweny

The work of artist Mariam El Reweny captured our hearts with its highly detailed and emotive style. Her art captures emotion beautifully and creates a unique mood. Moreover, when we saw the…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Dina Zaitoun

Dina Zaitoun is an artist whose work is not only beautiful, but it also sends a strong message. Each piece is expressive and powerful in its own way. We noticed her work…

“Wallrunners”: The first Parkour Academy in Palestine

For Ahmad Matar and his teammates, starting a Parkour Academy in Gaza was merely a dream. Now, he and his partner Tom Vaillant have made it a reality. Here’s everything you need…

Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Rania Elkalla Founder of Shell Homage

Rania Elkalla is an innovative inventor who has created a completely biodegradable alternative to plastic, which is extremely versatile, all natural, and dazzlingly beautiful. Rania Elkalla is an integrated designer with an…

Nadine Kanso Talks Design, Identity and Women Empowerment

Designer, photographer and entrepreneur Nadine Kanso is a role model and an inspiration. Her hard work, unique flair and raw passion show distinctly in her designs and photographs. Lebanese born, she is…

Kafala In Egypt: Interviewing Founder Youmna Dahroug

If you’re following us on Social Media, you probably noticed that November is Adoption Month. According to SOS Children’s Villages International, there are about 1.7 million children in need of care in…

5 Easy Ways to be Eco-Friendly in Egypt

Being eco-friendly doesn’t seem easy. Although the latest weather-craze has made the process of deciding what to wear just that more difficult, the problem has much more serious consequences. Yes, this is…

Inhabit the Sea at Kai Sokhna!

When deciding where to go on a vacation, most people prefer either luxury or an authentic beach destination. Kai Sokhna offers the perfect combination of luxury and exclusivity with a twist of…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Shaimaa Khaled

Shaimaa Khaled is not only a gifted artist with a versatile approach to art, but also the inspiring entrepreneur behind Art Empowers, a platform dedicated to artists and art enthusiasts. We sit…

‘E7na Foundation’ launches the First Anti-Sexual Harassment Summit in Egypt!

The E7na Summit is the first of its kind to take place in Egypt. It was launched online in the form of a free Webinar on Zoom. It took place on November…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mona El Kateb

Egypt is blessed with a plethora of extremely gifted female artists, one of whom is Mona El Kateb. Mona is an artist with an incredibly emotive style, whose art reflects the struggles…

Sandra Mansour On Fashion, Inspiration and 2020!

Her designs are fabulously whimsical and beautifully inspired by art and poetry. She is an entrepreneur who bravely ventured into the fashion industry in 2010 and taken it by storm ever since.…

The Shadow of Cairo —The Story of a Hero(ine): Revamped

The Shadow of Cairo —when we first saw the name of the film we expected a dramatic film that depicts the dark side of our city. However, when we actually watched Tara…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Hayam Elsayed

An artist with an affinity for portraits, one who paints delicate images where the light and expressions seem all too real. Hayam Elsayed is a gifted artist whose work has caught our…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Manar Magdy

With her magical, whimsical illustrations, fun and bright portraits and downright quirky patterns, Manar Magdy has a unique and extremely trendy style. Her art just screams young, fresh and vibrant. We speak…

Inside the Artist’s Studio: Eman Hussein

Eman Hussein is an artist whose work is strong and compelling. Working with collages frequently and proficiently, she brings out images which are extremely rich and vibrant. Her work also tells intriguing…

Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Granville St. Disrupting the Industry

With a background in interior architecture, Sarah Khodeir’s venture into the food industry was quite serendipitous. She started by dabbling in recipe development in 2011. Sarah spent plenty of time in the…

Geologist and Women’s Advocate Dr. Farkhonda Hassan Passes Aged 90

On October 30th, 2020, Dr. Farkhonda Hassan, one of the most influential women in contemporary Egyptian history passed at the age of 90. Hassan was one of Egypt’s most renowned advocates for…

Rania Hammad on Life, Pain and Glory

Rania Hammad’s story is one of courage, acceptance and survival. The fashion designer was halfway through her pregnancy, when she lost her leg in an accident. Like a Phoenix she rose from…

Meet the Couple that Left the City Life Behind in Favor of Hawa Safaga!

Julie and Ramy used to have a normal life in Cairo as any other married couple. Then they took a decision which changed their lives forever. They purchased a kitesurfing station, rebranded…

Dissecting Stereotypes with Alya Mooro

When Alya Mooro wrote her book The Greater Freedom, it was immediately well-received. Many women, Middle Eastern and otherwise, could relate to the book’s narrative. The Greater Freedom explores Middle Eastern women’s…

إزاي ترجعوا رومانسية زمان بعد الخلفة؟

قد ايه الفترة دي متعبة في اي علاقة! زي ما إسثر بيرل قالت “لما التلاتة تهدد الاتنين”. مش هيفرق بقى اذا كان البيه الصغير وصل بعد تسع شهور من الجواز او بعد…

بنتي الحبيبة، حبي نفسك

الرسالة دي مش عن ايه الحاجات اللي تدوري عليها في الراجل، لا هي عن ازاي تبني علاقة مبنية على الاحترام والحب والتقدير المتبادلين. ماحدش كامل، وفارس الأحلام مش موجود، نقطة، العلاقات بتتبني،…

الحريفة! المنصة المصرية للفريلانسرز والعاملين عن بعد

نرمين النمر، خريجة الإعلام اللي كمان كملت دبلوم دراسات عليا في التسويق من الجامعة الأمريكية، اشتغلت لمدة 8 سنين في مجال التسويق والعلاقات العامة، بعد كدة اشتغلت في منظمة غير حكومية بتشتغل…

Sincerely Vegan, Victoria from Sincerely V. Talks Plant-Based Diets!

There has been a prevalence of different diet trends that we can’t keep up. From keto to paleo, whole30, Low-FODMAP, and so many more that we could go on for a very…

Powerful Arab Women Podcasts You Must Listen To!

For almost all of their lives, women have been taught to stay silent. They were taught to sit crossed legged, smile, and be what society wants them to be. But their journey…

An Egyptian Radio Host in Canada! All About Noha Mohamed and her Show Calgary Arabia

Noha Mohamed went to Calgary, Canada, to study. She ended up doing much more. You see, growing up in Egypt, Noha’s mother would play the radio on their way to school. This…

Nada Alawi “Running a business is like a reality TV show. Every day is a different challenge.”

The story of how Annada came to be is quite the inspiring one. Nada Alawi was running a company she started with her father, when she felt she needed a change. She…

Egyptian Film Student Malak El Araby Wins Ladima Foundation Short Film Competition

We choose to portray what we want others to see. Picture-perfect Instagram feeds, even during a stressful time such as Covid-19. We still choose to share what we want and hold onto…

All about the Fascinating World of Baby Sleep with Expert Hoda Allam

Hoda Allam did not always know she wanted to specialize in baby sleep therapy. It came to her after struggling with her own baby’s sleep for four months and not being able…

6 أسباب هايخلوكى تعيشي فى مصر

مكانة الست اختلفت فى مصرعن زمان، أثبتت انها قد المسؤولية رغم ان بيقابلها عقبات من المجتمع، و ده ممكن يوصلها انها تفكر تهاجر برّة مصر . العقبات ليها حلول، زى التحرش اللى…

Work It Out! Home Edition

Between the pandemic stress and lockdown boredom, we’ve got plenty of reasons to turn to food. This has resulted in a weight gain experienced by most of the population. What else is…

Tandoori Salmon

Ingredients: Whole salmon side or salmon fillets 3 tbsp yogurt 1 ½ tbsp tandoori spice Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of chili powder 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 cloves of garlic, crushed…

Meet the Heroes Saving Animals’ Lives Amid the Pandemic

Welcomed by excited wagging tails just as her car approaches the corner of the street where the lovable stray fur balls are staying and longing for more than just food and water,…

Meet Nora Shawki! The Young Egyptian Archaeologist who Worked with National Geographic

History is one of the most fascinating subjects which will always intrigue all those seeking knowledge. And Egyptian history, in particular, is known for being particularly magical and captivating. So, it is…

Garlic and Rosemary Steak and Potatoes Skillet

Rest of Ingredients: 8-10 baby potatoes, halved Salt and pepper Olive oil 2 butter cubes, separated Fresh rosemary 4 cloves of garlic, minced Beef Marinade: 500g beef fillet strips 1/3 cup…

Bold Beauty Blogger Shares her Self-Grooming Tips

It’s not every day that you come across a beauty blogger who’s sharing how she shaves her moustache and bleaches her body in video tutorials to help other girls. Well, 24-year-old Nayra…

When Self-Care Means More than Lush Bubble-Baths

Let’s face it. We have all at one point in time filled our baths tub with water, lit candles, put on some relaxing music, and just sat there in silence. On some…

What They Don’t Tell You About Having an Eating Disorder

When someone thinks of disordered eating, there is a fixed picture in their minds. A skinny, boney girl who has a plate with little-to-no food. We have Tumblr to thank for that,…

“Just Let Me Bake My Sadness Away” On Toxic Positivity During a Pandemic

There are 380 million recipes for banana bread on Google, and even though we have all attempted the most popular eight recipes on the first page, we have yet to master the…

Love in the Time of Corona and my Big, Fat Zoom Wedding!

Wedding preparations are hard enough as is, but what happens when your wedding was supposed to take place in the early summer of 2020? You must improvise, that’s what! This is what…

اتعرفوا على سوبر ابلة! اللي بتعلم الأطفال العربي بطريقة جديدة ومشوقة

رحلة إسراء محمد مع التدريس بدأت من وهي عندها 16 سنة، وقتها كانت بتدور على شغلانة سهلة تشتغلها في الصيف وقررت تبقى مدرسة مساعدة في حضانة انترناشونال، بعد كدة اكتشفت انه مع…

Meet Super Abla, Who is Showing Kids A New Exciting Side to Arabic!https://whatwomenwant-mag.com/meet-super-abla-who-is-showing-kids-a-new-exciting-side-to-arabic/

Esraa Mohamed’s journey into education started when she was 16 when she became a co-teacher in an international nursery. She stepped into this career only because she wanted an easy summer job.…

من زوجة وزوج لشركاء، ازاي تبقوا شركاء لبعض بجد في 6 خطوات سهلة!

الجواز شراكة، وزي اي شراكة ممكن تكون كويسة وصحية وناجحة، او طبعاً ممكن تكون العكس، الشراكة بتتبني ما بين اتنين اجتمعوا على هدف واحد، في الجواز الهدف ده بيكون انهم يبنوا أسرة…

اتعرفوا على رانيا وصفي، ايقونة السوشيال ميديا المليانة بهجة وطاقة ايجابية

رانيا مميزة من ساعة ما اتولدت، اتولدت بمرض اسمه Osteogenesis Imperfecta، المعروف لينا بمرض هشاشة العظام، والمرض ده بيخلي عظم البني آدم يتكسر بسهولة وبيسبب نقص في هرمون النمو، رانيا كانت هشة…

غلطات شائعة بنعملها بعد الطلاق

الطلاق من اصعب التجارب اللي ممكن تمر بيها الأسرة، القرار ده بياخده اتنين ناضجين فاهمين ان ده احسن اختيار في الموقف ده، لكن اطفالنا مابيبقوش فاهمين ده، اكتر حاجة الاطفال بتكون محتاجاها…

آرت إمباورز: المنصة الهادفة لتشجيع الفنانين ومحبي الفن

شيماء هشام كانت في الجامعة بتدرس هندسة معمارية لما قررت انها تجري ورا شغفها بالفن، بس وقتها ماكانتش تعرف تبتدي منين، ولما تواصلت مع معارض قالوا لها انها لازم تكون عندها خبرة،…

إسراء عوض، لاعبة كرة القدم المصرية اللي علمتنا ان مافيش مستحيل

إسراء عوض اكتشفت شغفها بكرة القدم من وهي في الحضانة، كانت بتلعب بالكرة مع ولد والكرة خبطتها في وشها ومناخيرها بدأت تنزف، المدرسين كانوا بيغسلوا لها وشها وكل اللي كانت بتفكر فيه…

10 علامات انك في علاقة سامة

الحفاظ على العلاقات مش حاجة سهلة، والخناقات ما بين الأزواج عادية وكمان ممكن تكون صحية لأن مافيش علاقة مابتعديش بظروف صعبة، لكن اللي يقلق هو ان العلاقة تبقى سامة، العلاقات السامة بتخلق…

من فيلا 69 لسعاد، بنتكلم مع محمود عزت عن الكتابة والسينما

محمود عزت كاتب موهوب وشغله مؤثر، اشتغل على فيلم فيلا 69 مع المخرجة آيتن أمين، ودلوقتي تم اعلان آخر فيلم ليه (اللي برضه من اخراج آيتن أمين) سعاد من ضمن الأختيارات الرسمية…

الشابة اللي غيرت شكل البوركيني في مصر، ريم الشبراوي

البحر من الحاجات اللي كل الناس بتحبها، لكن المحجبات بقالهم كذا سنة مش عارفين يستمتعوا بيه، يا اما عشان مافيش مايوهات شكلها حلو للمحجبات، او عشان النظرة العنصرية اللي بتعاني منها المحجبات…

اتعرفوا على نور إمام، قابلة مصرية ومؤسسة مشروع ماذر بيينج

طول عمرها نور إمام كانت عايزة تبقى دولا او قابلة، ولما لقت نفسها بتعاني من اكتئاب ما بعد الولادة، قررت انها تجري ورا حلمها ده عشان تساعد أكبر عدد من الستات، اتدربت…

AWAY: Netflix’s Empowering Story of Human Camaraderie

Netflix has brought us yet another fascinating tale that is empowering, inspiring, thought-provoking and extremely heartwarming. The new series, AWAY, stars Hilary Swank as astronaut Emma Green, who has a chance to…

The Lost Art of Weekend Getaways and Keeping the Passion Alive

A regular weekday 7AM There goes the alarm. I jump into the shower, get dressed, grab my coffee and bounce; trying to beat traffic to work. Before I know it; its 6pm!…

Meet the Young Woman Behind the Fabulous Burkinis of Glo

It is not asking for much to want to enjoy the beach. Yet, Hijabis have found it difficult to do just that for years. Whether it be due to the lack of…

Meet Rania Wasfi, the Differently-Abled SM Icon with Lots of Positivity to Spread!

Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Rania Wasfy was special since day one. The disease, also known as brittle bone disease, results in fragile bones that break easily and a growth hormone deficiency. Rania…

Nour Emam, the Egyptian Doula behind Mother Being

Nour Emam always wanted to become a doula. When she found herself struggling with postpartum depression, something stirred inside of her and awakened her dream. She decided to train to become a…

Common Mistakes we Make After Divorce

Divorce is one of the hardest processes that a family can go through. This decision is taken by two adults who understand that it’s the best option for this given situation. However,…

From Villa 69 to Souad, Mahmoud Ezzat Talks Writing and Cinema

Mahmoud Ezzat is a gifted writer whose work has been extremely impressive and promising. He has worked on Villa 69 before with director Aiten Amin. And now his latest film – also…

How to Go from Being A Couple to An Undefeatable Team

The subject of relationships has been an age-old conversation, with movies, books, daily conversations all revolving around finding the right ‘one’ and longing for a soul mate. The emphasis on the ever-lasting…

From Marriage to a Partnership in 6 Simple Steps

A marriage is a partnership. Like any partnership, it can be a good, healthy, fulfilling, successful one, or it can be the opposite. A partnership is initially built by two people who…

Becoming Partners on the Journey of Marriage

I had the chance to work with many. Some brilliant, yet not partners; and some not very skilled, but strive to become it. I guess, in doing so, we became partners, especially…

Art Empowers: The Platform Dedicated to Nurturing Artists and Art Enthusiasts

Shaymaa Hesham was halfway through attaining her Bachelor’s in Architecture when she realized she wanted to follow her passion for art. Not knowing where to start, she contacted art galleries, only to…

Esraa Awad, Egypt’s Female Football Pride and Joy

Esraa Awad discovered her passion for football in kindergarten. As she was kicking a ball back and forth with a boy, it hit her in the face and her nose started bleeding.…

10 Ways to Spice up Your Sex Life in Long-term Relationships

You’re tired of hectic work schedules, raising kids, running errands, and modern daily life. You’ve been with the same partner for years. It’s not the same as it used to be. The…

10 Signs You Are in a Toxic Relationship

Relationships are one of the hardest social constructs to maintain. Couple fights are normal, in fact healthy, because there isn’t one relationship that does not go through rough patches. However, it is…

Kan Yama Kan – A Delightful Experience for Children in Colloquial Egyptian Arabic

Not reading the text gives a very bad example of disrespecting the text of the book It all started when Riham Shendy, Author of Kan Yama Kan, noticed the scarcity of children…

In the Aftermath of Egypt’s #MeToo Movement

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