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WWW Picks for the 44th Edition of Cairo International Film Festival!
Every year, we get to celebrate film and filmmakers through a very special event; Cairo…
“+18” The Latest Exhibition by Artist Shahira Kamal is Currently Taking Place at Arcade Gallery!
Shahira Kamal is a visual artist, instructor, singer and songwriter. She graduated fine arts in…
Meet Mariam Elshebokshey: Founder of Kidzkit!
Mariam Elshebokshy’s story with Kidzkit started when she first gave birth to her daughter in…
Rehab Mazhar: A Girl of the South
Born and raised in Aswan, Rehab Mazhar is a force to be reckoned with. At…
Dr. Tania Dabbas on Starting Over!
Doctor Tania Dabbas is a strong female figure, she is a Project Manager and Medical…
Nour Ali Shokry “We should stop calling Cancer the bad disease because all diseases are bad”
When Nour Ali Shokry was diagnosed with Cancer 2 years ago. She didn’t feel there…
Kafkaesque: An Exhibition By Rons ElBatal Where She Uses Art to Visualize Her Feelings
Rania Elbatal, also known as Rons ElBatal is an amazing artist who recently held her…
Low on Energy? Quiz Yourself Now to Pin-down the Issue!
We seem to hugely underestimate our energy expenditure. So, I thought it might be useful…
Our Roller Coaster Journey with Turner Syndrome
Life never stops surprising us, does it? Hla’s Story Hla, my beautiful 12-year-old first-born daughter,…
Bassant Maximus: Fashion Designer by Day, Thrifting Queen by Night!
Bassant Maximus is an influential fashion designer who manages a Cairo-based fashion brand called BelTafseel.…
“Empowering Women through Cooking” The Latest Initiative from WFP in Partnership with Seven Circles!
Words and language inspire. They allow people to use their voice and speak up, and…
Farah Adly Sabbour on the Timeless Jewellery of Hermania!
Farah Adly Sabbour is a 27-year-old Cairo-based architect. Farah has always been fond of history,…
Hadia Ghaleb Is Getting on the Frontlines of Modest Swimwear!
Dubai-based entrepreneur and fashion influencer Hadia Ghaleb is getting on the frontlines of modest swimwear…
Following Rahma Traveler on Her Journey to See the World!
Rahma Arafa is a 23-year-old Egyptian girl with big dreams and a palpable passion for…
It Takes a Village to Tell a Story: a Conversation with Reem Ossama
“What happens when we sit down to listen and talk?” – answered Reem Ossama when…
Cairo at Night Through the Eyes of Ahmed Saad
Ahmed Saad (also known as S3d) is a comics artist and a creative writer based…
Essential Home Decor Pieces for Every Home
Home accessories, with no doubt, are one of the essential elements while decorating any interior.…
Chatting with Neda about Pole Dancing & Identity!
“I thought I was just gonna try it as a joke, because what is someone…
Never Too Late to Change Lanes
We have all gone through phases in our life when we truly felt that we…
Vodafone Egypt Celebrates International Women’s Day through Reinforcing Employability Opportunities for Women
In light of International Women’s Day, Vodafone Egypt is tailoring a variety of employability opportunities…
Narimaan Farouk “Your mental health is more important than the size of your jeans”
Narimaan Farouk started her platform 3 years ago to post her makeup looks and photographs.…
Ghada Mounib: The Story of Founding & Growing Save Me Group
“You can’t treat all the kids, even if you want to. At least, you will…
If You Won’t Say It to Your Friend, Don’t Say It to Yourself
The positive experiences we like to have in this world can only start when we…
Joy Leon: Understanding the Heart & Mind of an Athlete
“I try to see the amazing things my body has done for me: like giving…
7 Easy Tips to Make a Home Space Feel Brighter
A bright and welcoming space to unwind and rest is something we all desire after…
The Ultimate Self-Care Checklist for All
For a long time, I thought that self-care was a manifestation of luxury. I believed…
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…
4 Food Trends that Have Newly Arrived in Egypt
International food trends are making their way to Egypt, and we highly recommend you give…
5 Hacks to Start a Workout Plan Today
How difficult is it for you to start a workout plan? This is not only…
Mental Health Awareness: 5 Online Platforms that Can Help
To understand one’s mental health and to give it space is to do a great…
Dive Like a Girl: Mariam Shalan
The freedom of the sea is something we all cling to from the moment we’re…
The One Who Lived in the House Before Me: Exploring the Borders of Storytelling
How far can a word go? What are the borders of a story? Are there…
On Becoming a Yogi or Yoga as An Attitude
Have you ever wondered why the popularity of yoga is on the rise? Is it…
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…
Ambition Is Not Just a Career
Raise your hand if you ever experienced a scenario like this one: Person: So what…
Farida Said: Kitesurfing and Pilates Powerhouse
Farida Said is a 34-year old certified Visual Arts Teacher who shifted her career to…
5 Easy Remedies for Hair Loss
Hair loss is a serious problem that can deeply affect our self-confidence. Although we most…
Love 101: An intro to Love and Life
A friend of mine whispered in my ears the story that molded her into the…
Defining Life with the Cartoonist & Illustrator Walid Taher:
When Fine arts and Writing collide, there’s no doubt that the outcome will overwhelm the…
Mothers who lost their babies: On Grief, Acceptance and Moving On
Shams Rashad an engineer lost her baby Layla Hassan Choucri at 2.5 months of age,…
How Not To Catch the Early Engagement Disease
In a society where marriage is a social requirement, you would think that it…
Child Maids: Doll Houses or Human Beings?
My friend’s maid is six years old. “My family said I am six but…
I have Cancer but Cancer Doesn’t have Me!
Life is full of roller coaster rides, ups and downs, happiness and sorrows; and all…
5 Reasons Why Divorce Is Actually Better For The Kids
Getting a divorce raises lots of questions, how will my children feel secure? How will…
Namaste! Women who Turned their Lives around by Teaching Yoga
It has been widely agreed upon that yoga does affect one’s life, changing it for…
When our Bag & Car Share Nearly the Same Price Tags, Where do our Priorities Lie?
With all the fashionistas surrounding us on Faceboook, Instagram and Snapchat, we cannot help but…
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…
Insanity is Doing the Same mistakes and Expecting Different Results
“Insanity is doing the same mistakes and expecting different results”, one of the most brilliant…
“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…
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…
“While you enjoy Barcelona, I have Vomit, Mud and Juice Spilled on Me!” A Letter from a Young Mum to her Single Friends
Have you noticed the increase in all these posts on Social Media about getting…
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,…
Hotter than Grey’s Anatomy! 9 Hot Doctors you should Know About
Some jobs are sexier than others; it’s a fact of life. And doctors are way…
Quit your Job and Travel the World? Think Again!
“Let’s quit our jobs and travel around the world, sweetheart”, I said to my…
A Story of Incest “I can’t wear a Night Gown at Home…”
It started when I was in second grade. He was eight years older than…
Grief Therapy: Dealing with the loss of a loved one
Understanding a problem and actually facing it is usually the first step of solving it.…
To Veil, Unveil and Everything in Between
I have different pictures in my different official identification cards; passport, national ID, licenses …etc.…
Skimp on Your Travel Spending and Splurge on Your Safety
Travelling abroad is one of the most absolutely delightful experiences people can partake in, but…
Removing the Fat from the “Fatonista”
For so many years, for as long as I remember, I struggled with my weight.…
9 Creative ways to get rid of El 3arees!
There are very few things in life more annoying than when your mother tells you…
Life After Taking Off The Veil; All Glammed up, or All Blamed Upon?
To veil or to unveil, this is a dilemma many girls face nowadays. The decision…
Finding Serenity in the Corporate World… Marie Zarif tells about how Yoga Changed her Life
Marie Zarif has got an impressive resume in the corporate world. Her work as an…
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…
Mysterious Stranger at the Cairo Opera
By Beshara Tarabolsi Whenever I’m at the Opera House, he’s there. I never knew…
In-flight Shisha and Belly Dancers: What Would You Allow If You Owned Your Own Business?
We all have our daydreaming moments right after the boss has managed to piss us…
Indji Ghattas”we were born to live and enjoy life to the fullest
There is something inherently sexy and exciting about motorcycles in general, and Harley Davidson in…
Dissecting the Egyptian Psyche with Doctor Georgette Savvides
A true Mediterranean, Dr. Georgette Savvides is a Greek Egyptian psychologist. She has two doctorates,…
A PR girl knows best! The how-to of Public Relations.
Keep up with the Current Events Be the first to know any breaking news in…
Loving Via Screen and Keyboard
“Is that you in the avatar?”, “Your picture is beautiful”, “I’m a fan of anything…
Psych Talk with Dr Samiha El Refaie
Psychologist and founder of Prana for self and Corporate Development Dr Samiha El Refaie helps…
Your Child is Not a Billboard
Nowadays, it is very common to see children dressed from tip to toe in designer…
New Year Resolutions of a Different Kind
New Years are almost immediately associated with New Year resolutions. Rarely do you think of…
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Unconventional Suicide
Our generation has been on a rollercoaster ride for a few years now. Revolutions, wars,…
The Big Recycling Theory: Rewind, Rearrange, Recycle
The circle of life isn’t always a philosophical phrase, nor is it always religious. Everything…
ABC’s of Relocating: Helping your Children to Adapt
My life was almost perfect. Everything was in place. My son got accepted in a…
Offended by Celebrities’ Social Media? Then Stop Following Them!
There’s no denying that we live in a hypocritical society. Thanks to social media, we…
Feature: Breaking the Bars of Segn El Nessa
Last Ramadan, Segn El Nessa TV series conquered the audiences completely. The story by Fatheya…
Is it Ok to Marry a Freelancer?
The concepts of freelancing and entrepreneurship have invaded multiple homes in Egypt recently. With small…
How to Get Dumped Gracefully
As I sat down listening to a friend try to console another friend over the…
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…
10 Eternal Hazards of Egyptians
We are funny, helpful, family loving and sometimes creative, but there are some eternal hazards…
8 Benefits of Yoga No one Ever told you about
I started practicing yoga 4 years ago as a way to heal as I watched…
The Ambition Frenzy of getting “Liked”
A person who ignores the power of technology won’t survive in this day and age.…
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…
Too Much Social Media will kill you
We are the generation that grew up using a dial-up. We know what it was…
Want to Know your Friends? Travel with them!
There is an Egyptian proverb that says, “If you haven’t lived with someone, you don’t…
You aren’t Stuck in Traffic
Whining about traffic is what we do most these days. They invented apps and made…
Fish In A Small Pond
Through the past few years we’ve been either reading about politics, fighting with friends about…
The Hidden Treasures of Heliopolis
Between Chaos and Charm Cairo is a difficult city to live in. It’s harsh and…
10 Ways to Know if your Guy is Really Ambitious
It goes without saying that ambition defines a man and sets him apart amongst his…
The hot pursuit of signature “L”
In every Girl’s life there is a special Lipstick… the lipstick, aka her signature look.…
Are you Really Happy Single or Pretending to be?
Once upon a time it was Friday night that happened to be Valentine’s Day& a…
Chronic Dissatisfaction
Fear is the most toxic element on Earth. It boils silently into your blood creating…
Stop Reading Self-Help Books and Start Self-Helping
We tend to choose New Age media to shape our lives over healthy nutrition and…
Embrace the Hypocrite Within
It is often said that knowing the problem is half the solution, and that establishing…
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…
The Detox File
Recycling our mind, body and soul… With bad media, junk food, pollution, traffic and…
Hidden Beauties
Premiered and awarded at the Abu Dhabi Film Fest 2012 “Manmutesh” or Hidden Beauties, directed…
How to Stay Healthy, Hydrated and Energetic this Ramadan without a Miracle!
It has been quite some time now, where the holy month of Ramadan synergizes with…
Once upon a Fairytale
Ten years ago, my then three year old daughter and her best friend were sitting…
10 Rules Every Married Couple Should Follow
If you’re still new to the whole marriage game, and don’t really know what the…
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…
The Reviving Power of Expiry Dates
The works of man and God have an expiry date on this planet. The only…
7 Things I Learned from my Mila!
There is no end from what parents can learn from their children, especially moms!It’s amazing…
Living Skin
‘Living Skin’ is the first feature documentary for young director Fawzi Saleh that has received…
Nesreen El Zayat – Woman with a Voice
It is evident that Egyptian streets are not for women anymore. Walking down the streets…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily…