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“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…
Alexandria, Why? – 3 Ways to Enjoy it This Weekend
Alexandria is certainly one of the best destinations to visit on a winter weekend. Although…
Kafala In Egypt: Interviewing Founder Youmna Dahroug
If you’re following us on Social Media, you probably noticed that November is Adoption Month.…
Aya Ayman: Egypt’s Paralympic Gold Fish!
Aya Ayman, an 18 year old AUC Business student, a professional Paralympic swimmer at Egypt’s…
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.…
Sharmoofers new hit ZAMBA ticks all the right boxes!
Sharmoofers are here to tell a story; the story of breaking free, enjoying life and…
Mary Baramki: “Embrace your curves, know your worth and your value.”
Mary has always loved and enjoyed food –whether she’s cooking it or eating it. After…
Macrina Megaly : “You’re beautiful the way you are. You don’t have anything to prove to anyone.”
With many fashion houses like Chanel, Kate Spade and Dolce & Gabbana taking note of…
Mariam Nezar: “Body positivity is embracing all body types, all races, all ethnicities, and all genders. “
What is wrong with our society’s beauty standards? What’s wrong with not fitting with the…
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…
McDonald’s Decided to Give its eaters the Lowdown on How Their Food is Prepared
All our doubts about McDonald’s under wraps vanished, the minute we set foot in their…
Will Adele Like Being an Egyptian?
When it comes to judging people by the way they look, Egyptians are no strangers…
Decoding Egypt’s Banoota Syndrome
Every girl raised into an Egyptian family has heard the phrase “act like a banoota”…
Egypt’s First British Premier League Certified Coach! Meet Faiza Haider
Some of us may know Faiza Haidar as the captain of the female national football…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
Who said one child isn’t enough?
Freedom is not the act of having no commitments; it is about having the freedom…
An Unhappy Marriage: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Before the end of any marriage there is a long moment of reflection. Reflecting on…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
The love/hate relationship with Ahmed Mourad’s “Deer-hunting Season”
Only the brave, curious, and daring would walk down the road not-taken, and best-selling author…
Mohamed Mamdouh:“My sisters made me the man I am today”
Mohamed Mamdouh is this giant of a man, who skillfully slides from one great role…
What Women Want…Magazine and WED Egypt #هنفرح_بيكي_امتي
Last November, What Women Want…Magazine joined forces with WED Egypt to bring a group of…
Coushies: A Brand built by underprivileged female crafters
Yasmine El-Mehairy the brains behind SuperMama, one of the best family platforms in the Middle…
“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…
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…
‘Banat El Nas’, shines a powerful spotlight on daily sexual harassment in Egypt
Starting as a viral video of the looks and stares a girl casually walking down…
Kick Like A Girl: Meet the Female National Soccer Team!
Football tends to evoke a sense of unified happiness amongst Egyptians that reaches to immeasurable…
Ola Roshdy’s Weghet Mazar: A Portrayal of Motherhood Struggles
Ever since the introduction of reality TV shows, we’ve been wondering how ‘real’ these shows…
Egyptian Deena Mousa won NASA and Google awards!
Not only is she living proof that age is just a number, but the 17…
Artistri: Interior Design with an Artistic Blend!
Dina Samaha, a talented architect, interior designer and a fascinating artist founded Artistri a few…
8 Times Suzan Mubarak Made Us Giggle About the Dollar Crisis!
Suddenly, everybody is an economist. Couldn’t agree more, the care-free days! HAHAHAHA! And we’re also…
We Travel the World out of Passion, not Because we are Single
Living in an Arab society – more specifically the Egyptian society – comes with many…
“Feminism is about gender equality”, Amina Amr, Founder of 7ekoukik
When 18 year Amina Amr found out the true, terrible extent of gender inequality in…
Lessons I Learned from Refugee Single mothers
I have been working with refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt for three years now.…
Amina Khalil “We didn’t judge Nazly because we lived her story from the beginning”
On a hot day in July, Amina Khalil visits our studio with her lovable dog…
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…
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…
“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…
First Egyptian Makeup Artist to use Cruelty Free Products; Mariam Al Khosht!
Mariam is one of the first, if not only Egyptian, Makeup Artist to work…
Conscious Consumerism; About Time!
We often view consumerism in a negative light. This doesn’t come off as a…
5 Artists who Beautifully Empower Women!
When you scan the media these days, you’ll see lots of initiatives working for women…
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,…
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,…
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…
The Unforgettable Four Seasons Spa Experience
Four Seasons Nile Plaza introduced a brilliant idea, they send you a limousine to…
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.…
10 Ways your Grandparents are Screwing you Over
Grandparents, the nicest of all Earth species, their sole purpose in life is to make…
Hotel Zaatari: Helping Syrian Refugees with Art
Hotel Zaatari is a campaign that aims to help the Syrian refugees at Zaatari camp…
I Saw My Neighbor Getting Circumcised!
That countryside house has always instilled a deep sense of terror within me. That terror…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Egypt’s Squash Pride and Joy, Raneem El Welily
The squash racket has been her best friend since the tender age of six years…
10 Ways To Deal With Your Husband’s Football Obsession
Men are into football by nature, or at least most of them are. Whether you…
Power Women of an Islamic Golden Age
Islam is one of the biggest supporters of gender equality and women empowerment.History proves that…
Malak El Hussainy: A Revolution of Arts and Culture!
Young, talented and beautiful; Malak El Hussainy has set an example for young aspiring artist…
Shut up and Finish your Dinner
My grandmother used to sit on the floor of the balcony, towel on her lap,…
Travel back in Time: Vacationing in the 20th Century!
We’re already the biggest advocates of traveling, regardless where, when or how it’s done. There’s…
Farahzada Elshihy: “Colors can make people happy!”
Art has taken many different forms in the past, and is now taking a whole…
Allaga: Proving Egyptian Fashion never dies!
After learning about the existence of the reputable Fashion Design Institute right here in Egypt,…
Thaat – Bringing Artisans Back
The relief of buying a product with a clear conscience doesn’t come that often. Places…
Psych Talk with Dr Samiha El Refaie
Psychologist and founder of Prana for self and Corporate Development Dr Samiha El Refaie helps…
Into The Wild! Our 4 day trip with no makeup, showers, mirrors or money.
By Nayera El-Zeky Since the name Destination 31 is a reference to Egypt being the…
Cultures of the world at Earth Gallery
By Nayera El-Zeki While walking through the busy streets of Maadi, a wrong turn brought…
Egypt: No Country for Little Princesses
We’ve previously mentioned what it would have been like if Egyptian actresses played Disney…
Head-to-Toe Pampering at The Four Seasons First Residence Spa
We have a stressful job, but it does come with perks, like getting pampered at…
Your Child is Not a Billboard
Nowadays, it is very common to see children dressed from tip to toe in designer…
Yasmine Shaaban – Hard-hitting Talent
Yasmine Shaaban is one of Egypt’s hidden gems. She is a young athlete and an…
Interfaith Marriage: Family Values, Concerns and Obstacles
Being a rebellious romantic like myself poses some challenges, especially for Egyptians in the relationship…
Girl Power Behind the Camera – Mariam Ahmady
Cinema and Television might seem like they’re right down women’s alley. They require creativity, sensitivity…
ABC’s of Relocating: Helping your Children to Adapt
My life was almost perfect. Everything was in place. My son got accepted in a…
Amir Allam Doesn’t Share Food. Only Menus!
Amir Allam is the young entrepreneur behind the website that caused a revolution in…
Aqua e Luce – European Indulgence in Cairo!
Heliopolis residents have finally found a spectacular chic and unique place to wine and dine.…
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…
Mahi Tarek: Experimenting, Empowering and Enlightening with Art
After seeing her work at Vintage Furniture and Object Emporium, we immediately met Mahi…
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…
10 Eternal Hazards of Egyptians
We are funny, helpful, family loving and sometimes creative, but there are some eternal hazards…
Brainstorming Friendly Destinations in Egypt
Cairo is a very busy city, and although it’s part of its charm, sometimes we…
You aren’t Stuck in Traffic
Whining about traffic is what we do most these days. They invented apps and made…
Stories from Fair Trade Egypt
Egypt is the home of plenty of talents. Unfortunately, most of them stay in the…
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,…
Can women wear the pants? Karim Fahmy tells!
One of the most successful blockbusters of the past season is Hatooly Ragel. A light…
The Hefty Price of Being Your Own Individual in Egypt
Are we an Insecure Nation? Are Egyptian men insecure when it comes to their…
Special Olympics Champion! Lobna Moustafa: The Gold Fish
Lobna Moustafa, 20, is a real heroine who believed in life when everyone else doubted…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shahenda Maqlad
The female Che Guevara of Egypt “Tell us Shahenda, the mother of the saddened voices,…
Mohamed Nayer “I don’t have a TV at home”
Mohamed Nayer is one of very few script writers who created this new wave of…
Cairokee: Rebels with a Cause
Once you meet Cairokee you instantly feel that they were your childhood friends from next…
Rage, Anger and Terror Post-Revolution: Homeopathy, a Solution?
There are many ways to get rid of Post-Revolution symptoms that include fatigue, rage, fear,…