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5 Impressive Graduation Projects You Need To Check Out
Although Graduation projects are a major source of stress for graduating seniors, they always end…
One Childhood Project: Ensuring A Better Future For Refugees
When Maria Emad first entered UN headquarters in New York, she had a Eureka moment.…
“Oversight” Wins Emmy With Mona Mekkawi’s Production Designing
On the 26th of June, at the 63rd regional Emmy Awards of the National Capital…
Rasha El Baramawy: Your Guide To Making a Tradition Out Of Good Nutrition
Rasha El Baramawy is a nutritionist who’s all about promoting a healthy lifestyle minus the…
Selma Köhn: Helping Athletes Grow Mental Muscles
When we think of athleticism, our minds instantly conjure images of people doing a lot…
Wataneya’s 12th Sanad Forum: Changing Narratives About Kafala in Egypt
Wataneya is a nonprofit organization that implements quality standards of alternative care in institutional homes.…
Perfectionism Is Never the Answer
Whatever the question is, waiting for things to be “perfect” is never the answer. Though…
Heba El Kaissy’s ‘Silent Soldiers’: Free Make-Up Workshop for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Heba El Kaissy is an internationally certified make-up artist with a London college of make-up…
Lift Like A Girl: Maye Noureldin
Maye Noureldin is a Calisthenics trainer with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a master’s…
MIRAK, The First Grieving Support Group in Egypt
In 2018, Engy Yasser and Iman Khalifa were simply two colleagues taking a life-coaching program…
6 Reasons Why It’s Not Easy for Women to Report Sexual Assault
9 out of 10 Egyptian women have experienced sexual harassment at some point in their…
Roba El Gindy’s The Care Pack: What You Didn’t Know Your Child Needed
Up until the end of 2019, Roba El Gindy introduced herself as a Marketing professional…
Redefining Female Pleasure
Female pleasure, if considered at all, has been, a million-dollar mystery for decades. In fact,…
Hello? Self Worth?
I receive a lot of heart-breaking messages on my social media inbox from women who…
Nevin ElGendy “Change is kind of scary at the beginning, gets messy in the middle, but it’s amazing at the end.”
Interview by Farah Rafik When Nevin ElGendy picked up a magazine in a cashier line…
Pandemic Anxiety: Tips to Help You Cope
Is your severe anxiety of contracting COVID-19 holding you back from leaving home? Are you…
8 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Summer
It’s summer! which means your skin is finally seeing some Sun. Though tans and sunshine…
Amira Helmy: The Woman in the Wadi
Interview by Farah Rafik Amira Helmy is the co-founder of Women in the Wadi, a…
Don’t Understand My Mental Illness, Be Understanding About It
The other day, I was having a conversation with my friend about our mental illness,…
Sama Ramy “Egypt is the mother of the world, it needs to be a mother to the differently-abled too”
Sama Ramy is a 19-year-old person with Down syndrome. In her first year of high…
Constant Anxiety Won’t Save the World
We are living in the new age of activism, where platforms such as Instagram, Facebook,…
7 Home-Grown Games to Make Your At-Home Eid
For Egyptians, Eid Al Fitr isn’t just about having coffee (or shay b laban) in…
Allianz Egypt Names Farida Osman as Their Brand Ambassador
As part of Allianz’s global partnership with the Olympic & Paralympic Movement, Allianz Egypt has proudly…
Vodafone and Sherihan Break the Internet with More Than 75 Million Views in Less Than 10 Days
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably saw the awe-inducing Vodafone “Ma3…
Doha Mohamed: Fastest Delivery in Egypt!
Doha Mohamed is a 26-year-old courier. For a year now, she’s been taking the streets…
Let’s Talk About Hazem and Hana
Le’bet Newton The series “لعبة نيوتن” centers on the relationship of Hana (played by Mona…
What’s Cooking? With Aida Shaaban
Chef Aida Shaaban has been passionate about food from a very young age. “Growing up,…
10 Ways Egypt Changes During Ramadan
Ramadan starts tomorrow! Today, you probably splurged on your morning coffee in farewell to it;…
Malak Badawi’s “The Rollercoaster” Wins Silver Hipatia Award for Best Short Film at Alexandria Short Film Festival
‘Rollercoaster’ depicts a young woman’s inner monologue as she wrestles with the concept of true…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Layla Omar El-Farouk
Layla Omar El-Farouk is a brilliantly whimsical artist and entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Places…
Meet Dina Fekry, The Woman behind the Designs on the Concrete Blocks of the Golden Parade
The Golden Parade that took place on Friday was impressive in a multitude of ways.…
Marwa Lotfy Workshops: Fashion Designing for Kids and Teens
As a young hijabi college student, Marwa Lotfy struggled to find fashionable clothes that represented…
Meet the 10 Women Who Rocked the Golden Parade
It’s safe to say that yesterday’s Golden Mummy Parade blew our socks off! The parade…
The St. Regis Cairo Introduces The First J&G Steakhouse Restaurant in Cairo
The St. Regis Cairo invites guests to take a gastronomic journey of a plethora of…
Walaa Zoheir’s سوقي Scooter Academy: A Ride of Inspiration
Walaa Zoheir graduated from the Faculty of Arts of Ain Shams University. She later started…
Cancel Culture: Why We Should Cancel It
If there is one thing that everyone can agree on in 2020, it’s that ‘cancel…
Mohamed Kheidr’s “Tuktuk” Takes International Film Festivals by Storm!
“Tuktuk” was selected and is nominated for the Best Short Narrative award at the Pan-African…
10 Animal Care Organizations to Support on Egyptian Baladi Day
Today is Egyptian Baladi Day! It’s a day to celebrate the national Egyptian dog, the…
Conversation Starter: Let’s Talk About Sex
Relationships, as essential as they are to our mental and physical health, can be quite…
What’s Cooking? With Farah El Charkawy
The lawyer-turned-chef Farah El Charkawy always knew she will have a career in food. “From…
Menna Hesham: The Real Life Dance Monkey
Menna Hesham is a 30-year-old ballerina, salsa dancer, and entrepreneur. After graduating from the faculty…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hannah Helmy
Hannah Helmy is a young and savvy artist. She takes talent to the next level.…
5 Hijabi Fashion Bloggers You Need to Follow
Who said that modesty & fashion can’t go hand in hand? Obviously, no one!…
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…
Reem Osama: Doctor by Day, Furniture Painter by Night
Reem Osama is the founder of ‘Reem Osama Art’, an online furniture store that sells…
What’s Cooking? With Peri Saleh
Chef Peri Saleh fell in love with food as a child. In university, she would…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Tuka El Safty
Tuka El Safty is an exceptionally talented young artist. Her sources of inspiration are mosques…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Farah Emara
Farah Emara is a wonderfully vibrant artist. Though young, she has a unique and colorful…
5 Facebook Groups for Women You Need to Join
Have you ever looked for a specific product, asked everyone around you, and still got…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Menna Farouk: Jack of All Trades, Master of Everything
Menna Farouk is a filmmaker with an MA in Television and Digital Journalism and a…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Shahira Kamal
Shahira Kamal is a woman of many talents. She paints, she draws, she sings, and…
5 Beauty Bloggers Who Say It Like It Is!
What is beauty? Beauty has always been defined by certain standards, set by multimillion dollar…
Mauj: Sex Education by and for Arab Women
Mauj is an online platform dedicated to offering Arab women a space to talk and…
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…
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…
Self-Defense for All Women: Boot Camp انتي اقوى#
When Mariam Mohamed was murdered in Maadi by two men attempting to steal her purse,…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Nada Elian
Nada Elian is a fabulously gifted artist whose work is not only gorgeous, but incredibly…
5 Corona-Cautious Things to Do in Cairo
If we can identify a quality common to all Egyptian people, it would certainly have…
“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…
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…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mariam El Reweny
The work of artist Mariam El Reweny captured our hearts with its highly detailed and…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Rania Elkalla Founder of Shell Homage
Rania Elkalla is an innovative inventor who has created a completely biodegradable alternative to plastic,…
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…
‘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…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mona El Kateb
Egypt is blessed with a plethora of extremely gifted female artists, one of whom is…
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…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Hayam Elsayed
An artist with an affinity for portraits, one who paints delicate images where the light…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Manar Magdy
With her magical, whimsical illustrations, fun and bright portraits and downright quirky patterns, Manar Magdy…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Eman Hussein
Eman Hussein is an artist whose work is strong and compelling. Working with collages frequently…
Italian Dinner for Two Please at Maestro!
All roads lead to Rome and a rich aroma leads to Maestro, an Italian gem…
Exceptional Cake Artistry Masterclass at JW Marriott Hotel Cairo!
On the 27th of September, 2018, JW Marriott Hotel Cairo witnessed the Exceptional Cake Artist,…
Relaxed Chinese Sophistication At Chinoix
Chinoix restaurant at Renaissance Cairo Mirage City is a destination to add to your ‘must…
Marwan Younis rocks radio again!
After the release of the music video that everyone has been jamming to, the internet…
Enchanting Spa Experience at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski
Want a mama’s day out? Try an enchanting spa experience, and an Italian lunch at…
Celebrating Your New Chapter At Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel
Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel knows that it takes expert planning, access to the best…
Cairopolitan… Memory Lane in the heart of Downtown!
Interviewed by: Salma Hussein Written by: Olivia Sherif Remember when you used to go to…
Sharmoofers new hit ZAMBA ticks all the right boxes!
Sharmoofers are here to tell a story; the story of breaking free, enjoying life and…
Amir Eid: “Society dictates that men can’t complain, they can’t suffer depression, they can’t cry.”
In the past years, music has become so much more than just tunes that we…
Tamer Hashem: “I thought that there were things that I can do as a man but if a woman does the exact same thing, that would be completely inappropriate. “
Drumming to tunes of both our happiness and misery, Cairokee’s one and only Tamer Hashem…
Ahmed Mourad: “I owe who I am today to all the women in my life.”
Moving past the idea that he is Egypt’s best-selling novelist, Ahmed Mourad has always managed…
Feras Saeed: “Society sees that power resides in the man’s hand which is completely false.”
Feras Saeed graced our TV screens not long ago with his great performance in the…
Ramsi Lehner: “My mother taught me to look inside of me and decide what defines my manhood instead of settling for society’s definitions.”
Whatever you think you know about Ramsi Lehner, there is always more. This hyperactive non-stereotypical…
Nada Ayoub: “Being curvy never stopped me.”
Thanks to the digital world, we have been exposed to brilliant talents that wonderfully serenade…
“I can’t believe that I am not the only one who has cellulite”
Dad was engaged to a woman called Aida before he married my mom. Mom used…
Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino – a fabulous getaway for the summer!
Enjoy the sun and summer fun around the pool for a day use with only…
The Thrills of Gaming and Live Entertainment at Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino
Sheraton Cairo has long been known to represent extravagance, style, and luxury. That reputation has…
Why Are Business Hubs the Future of the Corporate World?
Finding work spaces, meeting rooms and conference spaces can be quite challenging in the dynamic,…
Orcas is More Than a Babysitting Service
Orcas is the first babysitting service in town, finally giving all mamas a break. The…
My Daughter is Being Bullied at School for Her Curly Hair
Kids can be cruel sometimes; especially at school, kids get creative with plain, mean comments…
Dear Moms: Motherhood Didn’t End Your Life
What’s the one common thing about new moms these days? Hmmmm? Complaining.Yes, every body is…
It is ok to be normal; the world needs more normal people
I often find myself wondering what the hell am I doing on this earth? I…
Crazy Myths Women Have Been Told About Their Bodies
As we get older our bodies change, and our tolerance to certain things and habits…
Legendary Azza Fahmy Takes London by Storm
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, we take a look at the best mother- daughter…
Farmville: Women Who Turned Their Lives Around by Leading a Sustainable Lifestyle
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to live away from the city?…
New Business Hub, Edge Innovation Center at the heart of Galleria40!
In the dynamic world of today, the dilemma of finding integrated business work spaces, meeting…
Sparkling Nights and Zesty Bites at Mantis Cairo
“A new venue has opened in town!” Well, this isn’t really news. Cairo gives birth…
Who said one child isn’t enough?
Freedom is not the act of having no commitments; it is about having the freedom…
Dr.Manar Hassan shares the traps mothers fall into with their children
Being a mother is overwhelming. You have to keep up with every detail about your…
Gihan El Shamashergy’s New Collection Fights Wrong Beliefs about Vaginismus
Jewelry designer, Gihan El Shamashergy, continues to surprise us with her unique jewelry pieces. Gihan…
“He started to touch my privates in exchange for the things he bought me”
I was pretty young—eight years old—the day I started working at the workshop; it was…
Cadbury’s new chocolate is driving everybody insane
Falling in love with chocolate comes naturally to every woman. Chocolate doesn’t accuse you of…
Founder of Narrative Summit speaks about her plans to re-brand Egypt
Starting off as a small PR boutique, and then going on to creating campaigns for…
In my closet…with Lifestyle Blogger Hana Elawadi
I am Lifestyle Blogger Hana Elawadi, last year I made it my mission to help…
Reem Allam trades a career in corporate for art
We are constantly searching for inspiring stories of powerful women, as part of our Real…
4 reasons why Vodafone is a great place to work at!
Let’s face it the closest relationship you have ever had is with your smartphone. Today…
Hey SIRI where do babies come from?
Siri…I don’t have answer to that question Hey, Siri are you shy? Siri…I do not…
Get rid of back-pain now with bedtime yoga!
Whether you’re a stay at home mom, stuck at a desk for over eight hours…
Sabe3 Gar’s Fadwa Abed: “I destroyed my hair for the role”
Since Sabe3 Gar is back this week, we decided to have a chat with one…
Indulge in a romantic Valentine’s dinner with JW Marriott
Surround yourself with warmth and luxury, and party with passion with your partner on Valentine’s Day…
Asser Yassin on his new music video: “You do not have to understand art, it should just leave an impact”
Settling has hardly ever been a characteristic of his. From acting, directing, producing and writing,…
Daughter of the Internet Sarrah Abdelrahman: “Growing up, my parents did not understand me”
Obviously, the internet has given us so much, and one of its most blissful offsprings…
Find the coolest babysitters in town!
Orcas is the first and the best way to recruit babysitters in Egypt! Just launched in…
Coushies: A Brand built by underprivileged female crafters
Yasmine El-Mehairy the brains behind SuperMama, one of the best family platforms in the Middle…
Aliens appear in Cairo! Will the world end in 2018?
It has only been few days post New Year’s Eve and Cairo is already shaking…
“He’d hit me and flip the dining table over if there was just a little extra salt in his food”
Getting a divorce is the greatest accomplishment of my life. It’s the thing that puts…
Which Sabe3 Gar Character Are You? Take The Quiz And Find Out Now!
1- You are attending a family and friends’ gathering on a typical friday, you are…
Finally A Plus-Size Blogger is Dominating the Egyptian Instagram Scene!
Plus-size fashion has boomed globally in the last four years thanks to models and actresses…
Fashion and beauty guru Zedified reveals her verdict on Garnier Pure Active face washes!
Radwa El-Ziki, better known as @zedified_ is one of the most popular bloggers taking the…
Creating beauty from devastation: Syrian refugee artist Mousa Alnana tells the hidden story of a war-torn land.
The bloody Syrian Civil War is now well into its 7th year, and in the…
Make your Wednesdays Special with Fairmont Heliopolis Aqua E Luce’s Seafood Buffet!
Alexandria is well-known for its succulent seafood dishes, made with fresh catches from the Mediterranean.…
Students make viral #MeToo video, leading the fight against sexual harassment!
The #MeToo campaign brought together women across borders and seas to tell their stories, shocking…
Asmaa Amr: First woman to walk the Sinai trail!
25-year old Asmaa Amr walked like an Egyptian the 200 km Sinai trail, going from…
Egyptian Deena Mousa won NASA and Google awards!
Not only is she living proof that age is just a number, but the 17…
Banana Pancake is always healthier with Juhayna 4.5.6 Banana Biscuit Vanilla!
Ingredients: 1 Banana Biscuit Vanilla Juhayna 4.5.6 1½ cups flour 4 tsp baking powder…
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies made with Juhayna 1.2.3 Vanilla Honey!
Ingredients: Cookie Batter: 1 Vanilla Honey Juhayna 1.2.3 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp…
5 Benefits of Juhayna Flavored Kids Milk!
Just as Good as Plain Milk The main reason for parents’ concern is that…
Bedroom Design Ideas Based on Your Child’s Character!
As the new school year begins, so do household changes! One of such changes…
Brilliant Toy Storage Tips that Save Lives… Literally!
Toys toys toys! All our children have toys, and all parents go through the struggles…
Lessons I Learned from Refugee Single mothers
I have been working with refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt for three years now.…
The Trials and Tribulations of Raising an Autistic Child in Egypt
Our society is great in many ways, and our people are known for…
Humans of Prickly Pears in Cairo, “we all go through good days and bad days”
Edited by Yara Alsayes One of the biggest perks of living in Egypt during…
Conscious Consumerism; About Time!
We often view consumerism in a negative light. This doesn’t come off as a…
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,…
Six Egyptian Men who have Raised the Feminist Banner!
It isn’t every day when we get to talk about men who have taken…
5 Badass Egyptian Women with a Great Sense of Style
One of the most common misconceptions about feminists, or women who work in human rights…
The Good Life! 7 Women who Left Cairo to Live by the Beach… Forever
Cairo’s bright lights, noise and hubbub can be a double edged sword. On one hand,…
Tried and Tested! 4 Delicious and Clean Syrian Food Street Vendors you Must Try
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Many Syrian refugees have unfortunately learned that the hard…
If F.R.I.E.N.D.S Lived in Egypt!
We all know and love Friends, but naturally we all wonder what would happen if…
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…
Makeup of Me, Myself, and Eye!
Eyes are windows to the soul, they say. And you want to take good care…
Your Ticket to Stress Relief in this Hectic World, Autogenic Training
First of all, let us explain what Autogenic training actually means. Autogenic training is a…
The Unforgettable Four Seasons Spa Experience
Four Seasons Nile Plaza introduced a brilliant idea, they send you a limousine to…
Paint your Dog and Save Hundreds of Stray Ones!
Walking in the street we see a group of dogs running out, wagging their tails,…
Send a Beautiful Loving Message This Mother’s Day with Azza Fahmy Jewellery
A new video was released by Azza Fahmy. One would imagine the video would feature…
Cairokee’s “Last Song” is One to Remember!
A great new single from our favorite Cairokee! Local band Cairokee are one of our…
To Veil, Unveil and Everything in Between
I have different pictures in my different official identification cards; passport, national ID, licenses …etc.…
The Secret Adventures of Hany Shaker, Demon Hunter
Hany Shaker closed the door behind him as he walked into his darkened living room.…