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Shagara Inaugurates Shagara at School: Green Roof Classroom at AlShaymaa Secondary School for Girls
The Inauguration of Shagara at School Shagara Enterprise inaugurated “Shagara at School” on the 14th…
Ellie Home: Reviving the Beauty of Egyptian Craftsmanship
Ideas always begin somewhere, with Ellie Home, it all began in 2012. One day, Nahla…
5 Things I Learned as a Beginner on a Hiking Trip
I have always thought that I wouldn’t be able to climb Saint Catherine or Jabal…
4 Dimensions of Mental Impact after Physical Injury
When we get a physical injury on the field or the gym or even at…
Elie Saab Fashion Show at Abdeen Palace for Launch of Elie Saab Signature Villas with Emaar Misr
ELIE SAAB Signature Villas Launch ELIE SAAB Signature Villas at Cairo Gate were unveiled on…
The Egyptian IVF Center: Starting the Talk of Egg Freezing in Egypt
Women feel a lot of pressure to have kids early. Some women feel like they…
Deena Mohamed: a Fantastical World through the Eyes of Cairo
Deena Mohamed is an Egyptian comics artist and illustrator. Deena’s career took a step further…
4 Food Trends that Have Newly Arrived in Egypt
International food trends are making their way to Egypt, and we highly recommend you give…
www.chefmay.com: Where There is Something for Everyone
Starting off regularly going on grocery shopping trips at 10 years old, to the grocery…
Dear Teenage Girls and Boys,
Dear Teenagers, I know it’s complicated, I know that most of your parents live in…
On Becoming a Yogi or Yoga as An Attitude
Have you ever wondered why the popularity of yoga is on the rise? Is it…
Bilhana:Healthy Wholesome Food from the Middle East
“The recipes in this book are inspired by our love of cooking, our passion for…
5 Activities for a Fun-Filled Weekend
The weekend comes and goes and our excitement for it never leaves. Maybe it’s the…
UGOTBOX: The Brands You Love At Your Doorstep
How often were you in a situation like this: You tried a kind of Shampoo…
How to Raise Healthy Kids? Give Them Room to Choose!
When I was younger, there weren’t too many choices when it came to sports or…
Is feeling ‘Hangry’ a Real Thing?
You know that feeling you get when you’re super hungry? Your stomach is growling and…
Love and Adventure: 5 Netflix Picks for this Weekend
It’s always such a relief when we reach the weekends, but there is always some…
Hand in Hand: Changing Lives One Prosthetic Arm at a Time
Mohamed Hatab is a visionary who wanted to change the face of disability in Egypt.…
Run and Climb Like a Girl: Mariz Doss
Mariz Doss can certainly be described as a jack of all trades. She’s a mountain…
#المعادي_ترفض_المحور: Celebrities Join in Outcry Against Maadi AlGazaer Axis Project
Over the past 2 months, people on Social Media have been widely circulating the hashtags…
Dear Single Moms,
Dear Single Mom, You’re my friend, you’re my sister, you are everywhere around me. I…
Amena: An Ode to the Egyptian #MeToo Movement
“This film is dedicated to every woman that has experienced violence and every woman that…
On the Myth of Couple Goals
You know this when this one couple shows up at the outing and you think…
Meet the Award Winning Young Filmmaker Sondos Tarek
Tackling issues from various cultures, backgrounds, and identities is key for filmmakers, according to 26-year-old…
Entreprenelle’s ‘The Fashion Project’: Your Guide To A Successful Fashion Business
Entreprenelle If you have a passion for fashion then Enterprenelle’s accelerated program titled ‘The Fashion…
Row Like A Girl: Asmaa Al-Zohairy
We all remember singing row row row your boat as children, right? Well, Asmaa Al-Zohairy…
Ambition Is Not Just a Career
Raise your hand if you ever experienced a scenario like this one: Person: So what…
Shagara’s Green Roof Classrooms: Making the Grass Greener in the Future
Shagara At School Shagara first implemented the Shagara At School project back in 2013 in…
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…
Dear Moms, It’s Okay Not To Feel Okay
Dear Moms, I’m Regina Inani and I’m a struggling mom. Over the past year, I’ve…
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…
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…
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…
7 All-Time Essential Self-Care Products and Where To Find Them
When it comes to self-care, you must only ask one question; what makes you feel…
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…
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…
Farida Said: Kitesurfing and Pilates Powerhouse
Farida Said is a 34-year old certified Visual Arts Teacher who shifted her career to…
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…
What’s Cooking? With Karim Abdelrahman
Karim Abdelrahman is a brilliant gourmet chef who is making top-tier food accessible! Karim shares…
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…
What Women Achieved: Egypt Through the Years
In spite of the patriarchy that attempts to undermine Egyptian women, they’ve made remarkable achievements…
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…
Alexandria, Why? – 3 Ways to Enjoy it This Weekend
Alexandria is certainly one of the best destinations to visit on a winter weekend. Although…
Self-Defense for All Women: Boot Camp انتي اقوى#
When Mariam Mohamed was murdered in Maadi by two men attempting to steal her purse,…
5 Easy Remedies for Hair Loss
Hair loss is a serious problem that can deeply affect our self-confidence. Although we most…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Nada Elian
Nada Elian is a fabulously gifted artist whose work is not only gorgeous, but incredibly…
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…
Kablat Arts: Healing Children with Art
When Hagar Magdy had to make the decision between having a stable but unhappy life…
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…
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…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Dina Zaitoun
Dina Zaitoun is an artist whose work is not only beautiful, but it also sends…
Kafala In Egypt: Interviewing Founder Youmna Dahroug
If you’re following us on Social Media, you probably noticed that November is Adoption Month.…
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…
Inhabit the Sea at Kai Sokhna!
When deciding where to go on a vacation, most people prefer either luxury or an…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Shaimaa Khaled
Shaimaa Khaled is not only a gifted artist with a versatile approach to art, but…
‘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…
In the Aftermath of Egypt’s #MeToo Movement
During the past few weeks, Egypt has been swept up into a women’s revolution so…
Mariam Farag “Young females and women have a voice but often do not have a platform to channel their voice and aspirations”
As Head of Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact at MBC, Mariam Farag has changed many…
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class: More practical than ever, more chic than ever
Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new B-Class in Egypt, a new tourer with emphasis on style and…
Mariam Naoum: Authenticity is key to Egyptian women portrayal in the media
Think of the last Ramadan TV series you binge-watched on; was it “A girl named…
Mai Omar Takes Ramadan Series Race by Storm in ‘Weld El Ghalaba’
Presenting a new twist to the heart-breaking tale of a woman being forced into marrying…
Meet Intelligent Entrepreneurs at Narrative PR Summit’s 3rd Round!
With the aim of reaching a better future in Egypt, the public relations (PR) agency…
Photographers Will Take Over Downtown Cairo This November!
Photopia is an independent photography school in Cairo, which is dedicated to the image industry…
A Beautiful Story of Humanity
Cast and crew of Yomeddine finally make their debut in Egypt at the 2nd Edition…
Franco-Arabic and Tongue-Tied Children
Language is heritage. There is a folktale that tells a story of an old hero…
A Chi-Chat with the Wanderer and Photographer “Coucla”
Interviewed by: Farah Ahmed “I am a Woman on a mission to Explore the World,”…
How speaking Arabic to our children became a challenge!
A few months back, I was invited to a birthday of an eight-year-old girl –a…
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…
4 Inspiring Economic Empowerment Projects by Misr El Kheir that will Restore your Faith in Humanity!
It is no secret that many families in Egypt are living under the poverty line.…
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…
Sharmoofers new hit ZAMBA ticks all the right boxes!
Sharmoofers are here to tell a story; the story of breaking free, enjoying life and…
Get pampered in Sahel with Crave’s latest “Ready to Set” menu
Summer is all about, sun kisses, cold waters, and warm sands; Sahel is totally on…
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…
Finally! A Campaign That Encourages Women to Put Themselves First!
A brilliant campaign has been circulating on social media under the hashtag #انتي_الاول (Enti El…
“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…
Finally You Can Find Trusted Babysitters in Sahel!
Orcas is the first and the best way to recruit babysitters in Egypt! This summer…
Will Adele Like Being an Egyptian?
When it comes to judging people by the way they look, Egyptians are no strangers…
Egypt is hosting its first pole dance & fitness competition, powered by PFE!
Yes, Pole Theatre Egypt is the first of its kind in many ways. Brought by the…
Does Being Alone Mean You’re Lonely?
Many of us fear being alone without a companion, believing that without a partner we…
Decoding Egypt’s Banoota Syndrome
Every girl raised into an Egyptian family has heard the phrase “act like a banoota”…
Deana Shaaban: “My Business Was Born Out of the Need to Escape Depression”
Deana Shaaban is one of our favorite Egyptian fashion designers. She has been rocking the…
A Chit-Chat With the Multi-Talented Actress Injy El Mokkaddem
There is no doubt that the camera loves her! Injy El Mokkaddem continues to surprise…
Orcas is More Than a Babysitting Service
Orcas is the first babysitting service in town, finally giving all mamas a break. The…
Ayoub Sisters: First Egyptian Females to Compete with Andrea Bocelli
Laura and Sarah Ayoub, Egyptian/Scottish classical musicians, recently hit the top charts in the iTunes…
Alleged Facebook Pedophile threatens Egyptian Children
Yasmine Abdelazim, an Egyptian mother has just discovered that her 10 year old has been…
How Misr El Kheir Helped This Young Shepherd Turn into an Inspirational Story About Education
With the harsh living situations in Egypt, many kids sadly resort to dropping out of…
Bina’s Wear Encourages Parents to Wear Their Kids’ Drawings with Pride
Imagine how happy and proud your kids would be if you turned their arts and…
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…