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Salwa Khattab “Every phase of my life is different and unique”
Beautiful, talented and legendary define Salwa Khattab. She has been a league of her own…
If 1995 Celebrities were on Instagram
Sometimes we feel like the 1990s were a blank page in history books. We’re certain…
Amr Yousseff Bracing Himself for Zarf Eswed
Actor Amr Youssef signed with The Producers production company for the series Zarf Eswed. The…
Egypt’s First Tattoo Expo
Egypt finally gets its tattoo treatment! This weekend, Egypt’s very first tattoo expo took place…
Darb1718 Turns 6!
One of our favorite art and culture centers turned 6 last night. Darb1718 celebrated its…
Santa gave us Polo Ralph Lauren for Christmas this year
By Nayera El-Zeki Just in time for Christmas shopping, Polo Ralph Lauren makes its first…
Massimo Dutti Broadens its Horizons
The store’s men section has been expanded. Lifestyle media and fashion bloggers were invited to…
A Trip Down Youtube’s 2014 Memory Lane
As the year comes to an end, Youtube once again compiles a list of videos…
Hend Sabry – Knight in Shining Armor
Hend Sabry never ceases to be an inspiration. She will be granted the honorary title…
Sud: All you can crave, all you can eat
Nothing is more enticing than an all you can eat open buffet except for an…
Sex and Drugs – When the Magic Turns Against the Magician
If you have any personal experience with drugs, then you probably believe that they boost…
The Truth behind Kellogg Buying Bisco Misr Shares
Word started coming out about Kellogg buying Bisco Misr shares, and almost all media outlets…
10 woes women in Egypt consider before stepping out the house
let’s face it we live in a country where we need to plan ahead and…
Egypt: The Love/Hate Relationship
“Cairo’s in-your-face-24-hours-a-day attributes swallow you whole!” Egypt is a country where to we…
From Wild Parties to Piano Lessons
How my life drastically changed after having my babies This has got to be…
Conceptual Craze
Amina Zaher is a self-taught photographer. When describing her work she says, “it’s conceptual/Fine Art…
10 Eternal Hazards of Egyptians
We are funny, helpful, family loving and sometimes creative, but there are some eternal hazards…
People We Love – Roshdy Abaza
Timeless Leading Man Some things never change. One of the fundamentals of life is that…
8 Worst Journalism Fails this Year
As we wave 2014 goodbye, we must reflect on the year’s events. We must admit,…
Egyptian Anime Convention? Yes, Please!
It was recently announced that the second Egyptian anime convention will take place on February…
Why 50 Shades will be a Huge Hit in Egypt
After watching 50 Shades of Grey’s trailer, we deduced that this film will be a…
7 Easy Ways to Detect a Female Driver
Making fun of women’s driving has been overdone for decades. You will find that even…
7 Things I Learned About Tattoos… By Getting One
The idea of getting a tattoo always scared me beyond words. However, this December, I…
The Supersized Menu Leading Us to Our Demise
The top killer cooking habits! It is very seldom that Egypt scores high in any…
The Breakfast Club – What children around the world have for Breakfast
You would be surprised to know that even breakfast, the most important meal of the…
Brainstorming Friendly Destinations in Egypt
Cairo is a very busy city, and although it’s part of its charm, sometimes we…
Secrets By The Nile: Made-in-Egypt Fashion at it’s best!
A fabulous collaboration between Bazarna Events and Style Treasure resulted in an afternoon of fashion,…
“Marriage: Impossible” – A Film about Love, Compassion and Acceptance
The first time we heard about Noor Hilal’s upcoming project, it caught our attention. She…
Hairstyling Like A Pro
L’Oreal Professionnel took Egyptian salons by storm when they brought their IT looks for Autumn/Winter…
Sunshine or rain, Yoga is never in vain!
By Nayera El-Zeki On a day that started out looking dark, rainy and gloomy, Oysho…
Women’s Film Festival Trailer is Seriously Confusing
The Cairo International Women’s Film Festival’s second trailer is out. And we couldn’t be less…
Pole Fit Egypt – Working Out was Never this much Fun!
We’ve been hearing about the pole fit craze for a while. It’s not like we’ve…
Attempts to End Violence Against Women
Today, a press conference was held by the UN, UN Women and UNIC for the…
Law 3andak Dam… Donate Some!
Hisham Kharma is proof that you can wake up one day and decide to make…
Homesick or sick of going home?
When I was bit younger I used to hold onto any chance of traveling outside…
Did Barbie get Extinct?
Albert Einstein once said: “I fear the day that technology surpasses our human interaction.” Well,…
Sugar and Spice and Everything Thai
Yesterday we were treated to a day of fun and incredibly delicious food at Lan…
Great Job, Sabaya!
The Semiramis Intercontinental, was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for its Sabaya restaurant!…
Outrageous Media Attack on Khaled Abol Naga
Yesterday, actor Khaled Abol Naga shared a video of himself expressing his discontent with the…
Egyptian Medical Myths that Wave Goodbye to Logic
“Please help me; can I get pregnant from oral sex?”.“I’m serious, I’m freaking out and…
Decor
Last night was the screening of Ahmad Abdalla’s latest film, Decor, at the Cairo International…
Beautifying Cairo One Dish at a Time
Egypt is a beautiful country, but we would be lying if we said its skyline…
Dining For A Pink Cause
Founder of Breast Cancer Foundation Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Shalaan, explained an informative presentation about causes,…
Paving the Way for Egyptian Cartoonists
Sherif Adel launched his brand new comic book, Pass By Tomorrow, on Friday November 7th.…
Fair Trade Explores Shades of Ra
After months of planning and grueling preparations by Fair Trade Egypt’s design team and network…
Coloring outside the lines with Mai Ayman
By Nayera El Zeki First things first, use a darker foundation. You see, this…
Gazef: The Bucket-list busters
This year, Gazef, an adventure travel agency will help you check-off your bucket list! Gazef…
Amina’s Impressions
This weekend, we had the chance to meet with Amina Salem at Picasso Art Gallery…
3 Minute Interview with Barbatoze
If Barbatoze was a superhero, what would his super power be? The power of total…
Who doesn’t Love those Big Violins?
When we found out that Eugene Friesen was going to perform in Cairo, our hearts…
The Air that we Breathe… Too much for Street Kids?
As you clicked on this link to open it and read this post, you breathed,…
The Betrayal of the Female Body in Egypt
Until very few years ago and up to now in “conservative” societies, the narrative assumes…
Dignity without Borders – Furiously Raising Awareness
Dignity without Borders is a group comprised of men and women who work towards a…
Aly Mazhar Helps Egypt Be Fit
Egypt has been witnessing a surge of new entrepreneurs recently. While they are all special,…
12 Signs your date’s brain is in his Pants!
We’ve all had our dating hazards. Some of us dated the cheapskate, others dated the…
6 Reasons We Were More Sociable Before Smart Phones
We can’t deny the power of technology and how it makes our life easier, technically.…
Too Much Social Media will kill you
We are the generation that grew up using a dial-up. We know what it was…
8 Ways to Pamper your Granny in Egypt!
It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day to pamper your granny and it’s not always…
Bassem Youssef Faces Deportation and Travel Ban Simultaneously
After Egypt’s brief encounter with freedom, it decided that it wasn’t all that sweet. And…
Artistri – Fabulous Fusions
Dina Samaha is an upcoming Egyptian artist with a unique edge. She is an architect…
Tuscany – Italian Love in the Heart of Zamalek
Located in Marriott Zamalek, Tuscany is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in town.…
Egyptian 70s: Crazy, Sexy, Cool
Rebellious Earlies, Desperate Mids, Hilarious Lates… No, we’re not talking about the average Egyptian’s lifespan.…
Exclusive Interview with the Lucky Artist behind The Endless River
By now, you probably know that the cover of Pink Floyd’s new album, The Endless…
Louboutin’s Passion for Egypt
The French footwear tycoon may be on top of the fashion world right now, but…
Egyptians Have (Sweet) Dreams Too!
Mohamed Mansour’s Egyptian cover of Sweet Dreams is equal parts trippy and awesome. Though we’re…
Color Splash on Egyptian Roofs!
Jason Stoneking started this initiative with the intention to beautify Cairo’s skyline. And it’s such…
Burger Fuel – Because Size Does Matter!
This New Zealand burger chain is one of our new favorite burger places. Burger Fuel’s…
The Timeline of Egyptian Leading Men’s Facial Hair
As women, we’re naturally fond of beards and the variations thereof. Science says so. And as Egyptian…
The Ugly Truth about working in A Women’s Magazine
Whenever we say we work at What Women Want… Magazine, people automatically get the idea…
13 Reasons why we Love CJC
After 13 incredible years, CJC proves to be the eternal entertainment hub in town! Here…
“Laffah” Taking Egypt by Storm
A campaign by Tayarah to encourage tourism in Egypt has gone viral. The campaign –…
The Walkers Take Over Cairo
Rick Grimes woke up in Kasr El Einy hospital. He wasn’t surprised that he was…
You aren’t Stuck in Traffic
Whining about traffic is what we do most these days. They invented apps and made…
Sand Boarding in Style
Last week, we went on an unforgettable experience with the Pull & Bear team. The…
A Santorini is Discovered in Alexandria!
Santorini Greek Taverna is the newest addition to Hilton Alexandria Corniche. The new Greek Restauerant,…
Waked and Johansson Looking Great!
Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw the trailer for Lucy. The film, which…
The Geek Club – The Modern Woman’s Guide to the Interwebz Vol III
ABC’s of the Internet! Anonymous is a name that we all heard extensively during the…
Couture Styling to the Rescue!
Last April, Kerastase celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching its newest collection: Couture Styling. The…
Connecting with @Zedified_
Zedified is our fabulous blogger pick for this issue. Her blog is unique, fancy and…
It’s Finally Here!
What is? The Samsung Galaxy S5, of course! The anxiously-awaited addition to the Galaxy family…
Lego Madness
Lego re-launched in Egypt, with an event at the Intercontinental City Stars on May 11th.…
People we Love – Nelly
Stardom Runs in the Family Nelly comes from a certain artistic, Armenian family – whose…
3 Minute Interview from Twitterland with @m3adel
Do you think you might be breaching some doctor/patient confidentiality pact by tweeting about the…
Fish In A Small Pond
Through the past few years we’ve been either reading about politics, fighting with friends about…
Egypt’s Hidden Heavens
Traveling to new countries is great, but it’s not the only way to experience something…
The Hidden Treasures of Heliopolis
Between Chaos and Charm Cairo is a difficult city to live in. It’s harsh and…
Creating, Living and Breathing Art with Karim Abdel Malak
Karim’s work caught our attention as we were browsing through Instagram. The diversity of his…
Reverse Underdog Stories
80s Curse Just like the inspiring, tear-jerking stories of people overcoming difficulties, there is…
Who Runs the World?
When Egyptian Women Rock the Corporate World! Whenever it comes to certain jobs, women…
Stories from Fair Trade Egypt
Egypt is the home of plenty of talents. Unfortunately, most of them stay in the…
Food Ordering Hazards
We know that life isn’t perfect. We’ve made our peace with that. And there are…
Editor’s Note May/June 2014
Inspiration and hope often come from the strangest places, driven by hardship and from the…
Cairo Boutique: The ultimate shopping experience
The multi-brand store located in Heliopolis combines unique pieces of renowned designers in the Middle…
Get in the Spring Spirit!
Soak up the sun, enjoy the beach and take strolls on the 9 islands linked…
Sobek: A Very Egyptian Experience
Located in Tunnis Village in Fayoum. Sobek Villa offers unique, memorable experiences. From horseback riding…
Excuse my French: The Success Continues!
After reaping six million pounds within just six weeks, Amr Salama’s Excuse My French kicks…
The Past Catches up to Egypt
Le Passe (the past), directed by Asghar Farhadi, premiered on March 19th at Cinema Odeon.…
Horeya Farghaly’s Plot: Revealed
The beautiful Horeya Farghaly revealed her next role. She will be playing the part of…
Because Good Service Starts with an Excellent Complaint!
Eshteki is a new revolutionary complaint network allowing visitors to post comments complaining about the…
Pizza that’s Absolutely Divine
Earlier this March, Il Divino Pizzeria opened in Zamalek. The small venue holds what might…
Street Girls and the Female Stuff: On Toilets, Periods and Sanitary Towels
I always try to hold my pee until I go home. Not just in Cairo,…
“I love being a woman but also I like sometimes to think like a man”
Dalia Amer is Radisson Blu Alexandria General Manager. She is a young, successful mother who…
Fashion Garage
When fashion, design and charity blend! Fashion Garage is a promising fashion hub where…
Mathematics, numbers and Women with Steve Haley
“Society pushes men to be more methodical and pushes women to be more creative” …
Chronic Dissatisfaction
Fear is the most toxic element on Earth. It boils silently into your blood creating…
Wheelers: Beyond Borders from Egypt to Jordan!
Cycling is one of the best things to do. It’s fun, it’s a great exercise…
Quiz: Are you a Shy Kitten or a Wild Tigress in Bed?
Let’s start with the basics: Lights on or off? A) Off, of course! B) On.…
The Rare Gems of NourZen
NourZen accessories, designed by Nagwa El Alfy, are a real treat. They’re unique, quirky and…
6 Hilarious Things Egyptians Moms are known for
We love our very own Egyptian moms and we wouldn’t trade them for the world.…
Can women wear the pants? Karim Fahmy tells!
One of the most successful blockbusters of the past season is Hatooly Ragel. A light…
Hanan’s Muses
With striking bold colors, broad lines and impeccable female portraits employed in each painting of…
5 Steps to a Flawless Face
We all want the flawless faces of celebrities like Kim Kardashian or Jennifer Lawrence. However,…
The Hefty Price of Being Your Own Individual in Egypt
Are we an Insecure Nation? Are Egyptian men insecure when it comes to their…
Spring Splash!
Photography by Remon El Markiz Shot at Graffiti at the Four Seasons, Nile Plaza Hair…
Editor’s Note – March/April 2014
I have always wondered what if Bassem Youssef was a woman. Would people still laugh…
Floor 10… because Simplicity Always Wins
Are you a minimalist with a taste for quality? If so, Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Floor…
Redecorating has Never been So Easy!
What if you could pick the curtain you like and hang it to your window…
Sofitel Alexandria Takes a Pledge
Sofitel Cecil Alexandria serves the community once more, as part of its community activities it…
For a Better World
Sheraton Miramar, under the principle of “Together for a better world for all”, participated with…
Factory Girl is on a Winning Streak!
Factory Girl won both the International Federation of Film Critics Award for Arab Feature Films…
We can’t Keep up with Villa 69’s Successes!
With the Special Jury Prize under its belt, Ayten Amin’s Villa 69 participated in the…
The 3 Minute Interview from Twitterland – @KareemIcy
What do you hate the most about social media? I remember a quote saying, “The…
People we Love – Asser Yassin
Through the vast array of actors in Egypt, Asser Yassin stands out not only for…
Embrace the Hypocrite Within
It is often said that knowing the problem is half the solution, and that establishing…
The One Where Joey and Chandler Live in Egypt
Maybe it was a black hole of some sort, a teleporting phenomenon or even witchcraft,…
7 Foods that Boost Fertility and Libido in Men and Women
Fertility in men and women is affected by many internal and external factors. Internal factors…
Yoga… Against All Odds of Physical Disabilities
A person who is very old, or sick, or excessively obese, or stiff, or who…
New Year’s Resolution: Move it and Stop Procrastinating!
Procrastinators usually take ages to put down a plan and even more to stick to…
Special Olympics Champion! Lobna Moustafa: The Gold Fish
Lobna Moustafa, 20, is a real heroine who believed in life when everyone else doubted…
The Right to Live
Visiting the Right to Live association for Special Needs makes you instantly feel that the…
I’m Nine Years Old and My Stepfather Raped Me!
“A faraway place… where there are no people, only the sea and trees. Where people…
To Bubble or Not to Bubble? That’s the Question!
Lifestyle is quite a mean word especially when you read it as a headline in…
Rags and Tatters
With ‘Rags and Tatters’ Ahmed Abdallah has created one of the most important films around…
2 Zobbat
‘2 Zobbat’ is the worthy follower of Essam Youssef’s bestseller ‘1/4 Grams’. Hardly on the…
In Search for Inner Peace
WWW journey with Shanti Yoga In the Indian language, the word Shanti means peace. This…
Patience for Passion! Ossama Helmy Speaks about the Healing Powers of Origami
We all remember the paper boats our parents used to make us when we were…
Are you an Idiot?
Once upon a time there was a girl who did everything her parents, friends, neighbors,…
How to Survive A Week in Cairo with Only 100LE!
It seems completely impossible to be able to last on just a hundred pounds a…
How Your Workplace Goals are Your Own
Trying to continuously beat your competition at work is truly exhausting even for the top…
Street Children, Disability and Prostitution for Survival
It was my third visit to the shelter. There was a happy atmosphere today which…
The Detox File
Recycling our mind, body and soul… With bad media, junk food, pollution, traffic and…
3 Minute Interview with the Egyptian Nudist
Please tell us how does nudism help us accept our bodies the way they are?…
Editor’s Note – November/December 2013
I am not a believer in New Year’s resolutions. Period. But for the first time…
Nelly Karim “People were missing the Egypt they love… that was the real nostalgia”
Throughout the past couple of years Nelly Karim has managed to become one of the…
Oh the Confusion: When Fear and Lies Conquer
This is a piece about the rarity of logic these days. In fact, logic has…
Architectural Cairo: Between Nostalgia and Rebirth
Cairo is a city rich with architecture. It has witnessed countless changes throughout history and…
Amina Salem: Painting the Female Enigma!
Amina Salem is a talented young artist and a mother. When she was a little…
My Mama Carries a Gucci… My Nanny Carries Me!
I’m a child of a family of six children. Living in Germany, my mother, who…
Traveling to the 40’s with Dr. Alaa El Aswany
Storytelling a 1940’s Egypt; Nady El Sayarat the latest novel by Dr. Alaa El Aswany…
Marie Louis Bishara Egypt’s Fashion Empress
Whenever we think about the fashion industry in Egypt, Marie Louis immediately crosses our minds.…
Let’s Talk About Sex
Bored and frustrated with the mundane topic of politics, we decided to change to a…
7 Things that Got Extinct After the Millennium
#90’sNostalgia Before the Millennium, there were many things that we couldn’t live without. They shaped…
“she held her for him in the bath and watched the drugged father pour boiling water from the kettle over the little tender skin until it burnt”
She was only 5 years old at the time and her little legs weren’t long…
Editor’s Note – September/October 2013
We sat on this issue right before the violence and constant unrest swept the country.…
People We Love – Sherihan
Whenever we hear the word “Nostalgia” we immediately think of Sherihan. She is a true…
3 Minute Interview with Cairokee
How did you win your last MENA Best Band award? Tamer Hashem: We didn’t…
Summer Micro Trends
Now that you have a good background on all the fashion trends this summer, it’s…
Cairo Mood
Cairenes are known for several things, most of which relate to their humorous nature, improvisational…
Araq Motakate’e
Araq Motakate’e is a new, authentic and interesting collection of Arabic short stories by Ramy…
Mais Hamdan plays “Kika Al’aaly” this Ramadan
Mais Hamdan started filming a new series titled “Kika Al’aaly”, which is directed by Nader…
On the road to Downtown
Directed by Sherif El Bendary, the documentary about Cairo’s downtown is a league of it’s…
Your Holiday is a click away with Google!
Google is making your holiday planning process easier than ever. With their ‘Hotel Finder’ you…
Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga in Villa 69
Starring Lebleba, Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga, Villa 69 is the first feature film…
Another Local Album is Out
Egoz, a local band led by Hany Mustafa, launched their new album ‘Temple Of Small…
Top Holidays at Sheraton Miramar
Sheraton Miramar is the place to be whether you’re looking for pure relaxation or an…
The Event that Changed Everything…
Nobody knows the exact date when the event started. The chaos that took place once…
Babies behind bars…
Nawal Moustafa talks about the children of women in prison Nawal Moustafa is an award…
Does Religion Really Hate Women?
Azza Soliman is a fierce woman and human rights activist, who took on the revolutionary…
My Wife the GM, Millennial Version! What to do if you are your Husband’s Manager
You fell in love with your subordinate. You’re probably like every other working woman who…
Game of Thrones
Fierce female rulers from completely different worlds have conquered the world. Women of the same…
Girl Rising: Educate Girls, Change the World
Girls with 8 years of education are less likely to marry as a child. An…
Why Farah Ran to the Window and Threw Herself from the Fourth Floor!
This is for Farah, whose incredible courage and strength remain unmatched in my mind. One…
Amina Khalil: “Acting is like a muscle you need to work it out all the time”
Amina Khalil beats out scores of young actresses in the Egyptian film industry. From concert…
