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Netflix to Release Its First Saudi Film Alkhallat+ on January 19th!
Alkhallat+ is a dark comedy movie directed by Fahad Alammari, the movie gathers a group…
Masturbation: the Facts and Myths!
Will I go blind? Will I go stupid? Are my genitals going to deform? Will…
Engineer Nour Morshedy Signs a Cooperation Protocol with Baheya Foundation
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The Fabelmans: a Love Letter to Cinema & Adolescence
Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) in its 44th edition chose Steven Spielberg’s latest autobiographical film…
The Interview Explores the Ugly Faces of Depression
Director Hind Metwalli is competing with her short feature film The Interview in the Short…
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 Charise Le: Chief Human Resource Officer at Schneider Electric!
Charise Le is the Chief Human Resource Officer of Schneider Electric and a member of…
Meet Mariam Elshebokshey: Founder of Kidzkit!
Mariam Elshebokshy’s story with Kidzkit started when she first gave birth to her daughter in…
MDLBEAST’s Boutique Music & Arts Event AZIMUTH at AlUla Took Saudi Arabia by Storm!
On the 26th of September 2022, fans gathered to listen to some of their favorite…
Rehab Mazhar: A Girl of the South
Born and raised in Aswan, Rehab Mazhar is a force to be reckoned with. At…
Al Mangam by Yasmeen Badawy Is Here with a Story to Tell!
Yasmeen Badawy is an AUC Psychology graduate who decided to turn her newfound passion for…
Dr. Tania Dabbas on Starting Over!
Doctor Tania Dabbas is a strong female figure, she is a Project Manager and Medical…
Farah Ihab is Inviting Women to Fall in Love with Pole Dancing!
Farah Ihab is a Pole and Flexibility Instructor at Project Pole Egypt, a Clinical Pharmacist,…
5 Famous Women You Never Knew Were Upper Egyptian
On our mission to break the stereotype when it comes to Upper Egyptian Women, we…
5 Famous Women You Never Knew Were Upper Egyptian
On our mission to break the stereotype when it comes to Upper Egyptian Women, we…
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…
A Walkthrough of the Encompassing Art of Sophia Soliman
Sophia Soliman is a 25-year-old illustrator and photographer. Sophia majored in Arts & Design and…
Jumia in a Glance: 10 Years of Supporting & Empowering All Women
Jumia has truly set an example for female empowerment and support throughout its 10 years…
On Breaking Barriers with Batool AlDaawi!
Batool AlDaawi has always loved art, ever since she was a little girl she wanted…
Fall Back in Love with Life Through Nanda Mohammad’s Performance in “Every Brilliant Thing”
Walk into your not-so-typical Rawabet theatre right in the middle of the Egyptian streets, pass…
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,…
Persepolis is a Timeless Love Letter to Cross-Cultural Middle Easterners
She is a punk-loving, rebellious teenager; one who does not fit into the cultural dichotomy…
Catching up with Lamaan on Healing Trauma & Cutting the Crap!
We sat down with the powerful Lamaan, host of the Cut The Crap podcast, founder…
5 Trending Tiktok Books that You Should Read!
It’s not always easy to be invested in a book, especially when you’ve been going…
9 Ways to Up your E-mail Skills!
‘By requiring employees to use appropriate, businesslike language in all electronic communications, employers can limit…
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.…
5 Reasons Why We Love May Calamawy!
May Calamawy is an Egyptian-Palestinian actress. She was born in Bahrain and moved to Boston,…
“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…
Khadija Hegazy “Find your why and you’ll never need to wait for motivation”
Alongside her love for a challenge and immense drive to do what her heart loves,…
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…
Diving into the World of Cherry Blossom Books with Somaya Salama
Imagine this: it’s 2013, you miss reading and you decide to pick up a book…
The Strongest Love: ELARABY Group’s Latest Mother’s Day Campaign is the Greatest Tribute to Every Mother
ELARABY Group has launched its latest campaign “The Strongest Love” this year to show all…
Yasmine Zalatt: Charm of Handicrafts & Set Design
Yasmine Zalatt is a 23-year-old applied arts student who has been charming people with her…
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…
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.…
Roxy: The Latest Restaurant & Salad Bar in Town!
We all love to gather around food. It’s a language that we all know how…
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…
Always Egypt: Saying “Fempowerment” Like It Should Be
We are all different and with that comes a wide range of emotions that we…
Meet Riham Fouad: Founder of Dinari Communications
Riham Fouad started her journey in her last semester at university in 2006. As she…
Your Guide to Conscious Shopping in Cairo!
With the ever-growing market and interest in fashion with every generation, the demand for stores…
5 Women-Centric Films You Shouldn’t Miss
Over the years, there were many movies about, for, and by women. We enjoyed many…
Nadine Sherif Jewellery: the Perfect Blend between History and Design
Nadine Sherif is an award-winning jewellery designer whose passion always reflects on her powerful statement…
My Experience as a Plus Size Girl on Dating Apps
As a fat girl living in Egypt, I use the term fat with love as…
5 Local Plus Size Clothing Shops to Keep on Your Radar
As a plus-size girl, I have always hated shopping. I have always hated feeling that…
Ellie Home: Reviving the Beauty of Egyptian Craftsmanship
Ideas always begin somewhere, with Ellie Home, it all began in 2012. One day, Nahla…
L’Oréal Paris Egypt’s ‘Stand Up’ Empowers Women to Feel Safe in Public Spaces
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, L’Oréal…
Conflicting Advice Women Receive Every Day
To wear makeup but to keep it natural, to act like a lady and think…
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…
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…
Malaz Experience: From City Chaos to the Calm Countryside
Dina ElBatal is an explorer, a lover of nature and Flamingos, and a passionate soul.…
Mariam Satour: Spreading the Art of Embroidery One Thread at a Time
Mariam Satour is an embroidery and Fiber artist who started her journey with embroidery back…
Netflix’s Maid: Depicting the Many Faces of Abuse
“They go back more often than not. It took me five tries,” said the supervisor…
What I Wish I Did When My Mom Got Breast Cancer
When I was 17 years old, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I vaguely…
15 Female Creatives Unite to Raise Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer with SHE Campaign
As you might have heard, October is the international breast cancer awareness month. This year,…
www.chefmay.com: Where There is Something for Everyone
Starting off regularly going on grocery shopping trips at 10 years old, to the grocery…
Kitesurf, Climb, and Yoga Like a Girl: Amina Nessim
Sometimes, you take one look at a person and can just tell they have a…
Dear Teenage Girls and Boys,
Dear Teenagers, I know it’s complicated, I know that most of your parents live in…
Meet Randa Habib, The Female Powerhouse of Peace Cake
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Peace Cake. The…
Representation & Power: Why Movies Like “Moxie” are Necessary
The 2021 film “Moxie”, directed by Amy Poehler is a rebellious letter to feminism and…
Is feeling ‘Hangry’ a Real Thing?
You know that feeling you get when you’re super hungry? Your stomach is growling and…
Norshek Fawzy “Only love will heal the world, so our vow to you is love”
Norshek Fawzy is a lover of nature, a mother of two, and the founder of…
Run and Climb Like a Girl: Mariz Doss
Mariz Doss can certainly be described as a jack of all trades. She’s a mountain…
AlRawabi School for Girls: Fiction or A Horrifying Reality?
School can be a nightmare or a fairytale, and the nightmare’s now on screen for…
Amena: An Ode to the Egyptian #MeToo Movement
“This film is dedicated to every woman that has experienced violence and every woman that…
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…
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,…
Art as Resistance: 6 Ways Artists Rose up for Palestine
Over the past two weeks, the Palestinian people have been experiencing unprecedented violence by Israeli…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
“She Feeds the World” Harvests its Success in Beni Sueif
PepsiCo Egypt and Care International, as part of their “She Feeds the World” Program launched…
Cancel Culture: Why We Should Cancel It
If there is one thing that everyone can agree on in 2020, it’s that ‘cancel…
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…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hannah Helmy
Hannah Helmy is a young and savvy artist. She takes talent to the next level.…
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: Farah Emara
Farah Emara is a wonderfully vibrant artist. Though young, she has a unique and colorful…
Vodafone: Empowering Women Through #منصة_فكرتك
International Women’s Day comes once per year. However, regardless of the day or month, Vodafone…
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…
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…
Restore FGM: Egyptian Center Offering Multidisciplinary Treatment for Survivors
Female Genital Mutilation is a crime and a huge violation of women’s rights. Not only…
Aya Mohamed: Taking the Environmental Science World by Storm!
When we first heard the name Aya Mohamed, Egyptian woman, and MSc. in Environmental Science…
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…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Nada Elian
Nada Elian is a fabulously gifted artist whose work is not only gorgeous, but incredibly…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Dareen Akkad, Owner of What the Crust
Tell us about yourself My name is Dareen Akkad. My husband Ahmed Helmy and I…
“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…
8 Things Egyptian Women Are Tired of Hearing
Working at an Egyptian women’s magazine has many perks. The greatest of which is that…
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…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Glow, Revolutionizing Healthy Living
Amina Rashad is a health coach and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Her passion for healthy living prompted…
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…
Sherine Nazmy Talks Art, Academia, and Social Media
An artist with an interesting academic background, artist Sherine Nazmy sure is fascinating. Sherine Nazmy…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mariam El Reweny
The work of artist Mariam El Reweny captured our hearts with its highly detailed and…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Dina Zaitoun
Dina Zaitoun is an artist whose work is not only beautiful, but it also sends…
Nadine Kanso Talks Design, Identity and Women Empowerment
Designer, photographer and entrepreneur Nadine Kanso is a role model and an inspiration. Her hard…