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Kick Like A Girl: Meet the Female National Soccer Team!
Football tends to evoke a sense of unified happiness amongst Egyptians that reaches to immeasurable…
Ola Roshdy’s Weghet Mazar: A Portrayal of Motherhood Struggles
Ever since the introduction of reality TV shows, we’ve been wondering how ‘real’ these shows…
Child Maids: Doll Houses or Human Beings?
My friend’s maid is six years old. “My family said I am six but…
How hard is it to be veiled and living in a foreign country?
Lately, it’s no picnic to walk around with your head wrapped up in a religious…
It’s Always the Woman’s Fault!
Whenever I sit with a group of women, without fail, topics are discussed about things…
A Mother’s Challenge: I Lost my Eye, but Happiness is A Decision
Shutterstock/ Dubova Every new mom faces a lot of challenges that either make or…
“Don’t Send a Bathroom Selfie Along with your resume!” Dear Job Applicant
For the past ten years have I met people from all walks of life sitting…
I Can’t Wait to be 30! “our society will always find things a woman is “too late” for”
“I can’t wait to be 30!” … I remember how that came off as a…
“The girl who hears you talking about your new bag might be getting paid 800LE” When Bragging Breaks Hearts!
Common courtesy isn’t all that impressive when you only extend it to those whose feelings…
Conscious Consumerism; About Time!
We often view consumerism in a negative light. This doesn’t come off as a…
From Yoga Poses to Detox! 5 ways Islam Heals the Body
Edited by Yara Alsayes Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and improvement. Muslims…
These Five Egyptians left for a “Better Offer” Abroad, was it Worth it?
Yes, we know the economy isn’t doing great in Egypt. As a matter of fact,…
Quit your Job and Travel the World? Think Again!
“Let’s quit our jobs and travel around the world, sweetheart”, I said to my…
Having your First Baby before 25, Worth it or Living Hell?
The decision to have a baby is a very big one, let alone making…
Did you Ever Wonder about the Stories behind the Mosques on our Bank Notes?
Last year on my birthday I wanted to do something different, and being a heritage…
A Trend or an Investment; Giving Birth in the US!
It has been a largely growing trend that young Egyptian mothers go to the US…
Horrible Bosses The Egyptian Version
In my career, I have worked with great bosses. I am not going to talk…
The sky is the limit, literally, for this cabin crew member
Nourhan Yehia worked in Marketing and Advertising for years and travel was always her passion.…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Changing the Job or Letting it Change you? Story of a Female HR Manager’s Life
In my 9 years as an HR professional, I saw a gender preference in job…
Keeping Things “Taht Al Saytara” With Jamila Awad!
Jamila Awad, also known as Hania from this season’s hit series Taht Al Saytara has…
Loving Via Screen and Keyboard
“Is that you in the avatar?”, “Your picture is beautiful”, “I’m a fan of anything…
The Real Trump Card – Career Vs. Education
How strong is the link between education and career? Throughout my career, I have met…
“Yes I am a female, I have ideas, and I’m not stupid” Tania Saleh
Tania Saleh is one of Lebanon’s sweetest crooners. Not only is she a talented singer…
Girl Power Behind the Camera – Mariam Ahmady
Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity…
A Guide for Egyptian Women on how to Balance Between Career and Children
After Egyptian women made their successful entrance into the professional world, the perception of the…
Is it Ok to Marry a Freelancer?
The concepts of freelancing and entrepreneurship have invaded multiple homes in Egypt recently. With small…
Fish In A Small Pond
Through the past few years we’ve been either reading about politics, fighting with friends about…
Post Marriage Weight
How to avoid gaining weight after getting married To start with, one has to clearly…
7 Things nobody tells you about Marriage
Having a baby early on can kill the romance You waited so long to share…
Jobs to Quit Before Turning 30
30 is indeed a lucky number in many ways! I’ve seen milestones assigned to be…