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Articles of the author Amira Elhamy
Women: How to be kinder to yourself?
Some women may find themselves speaking harshly to themselves or even blaming themselves for things that have gone wrong. They might enter into a vicious circle of self-criticism and be uncomfortable with their looks or figure. Sometimes they may (...)

04 - 06 - 2021
Challenges before tying the knot
Are you having difficulties getting into a serious relationship? Have you tried several times but still wonder why it does not necessarily lead to the two of you tying the knot? You are not alone. Getting into a serious relationship that leads to (...)

02 - 02 - 2021
A passion in the mix
Find your passion, and it is no longer a job, says a famous piece of advice for all those looking for a fulfilling career. But how many people actually find a project that reflects their passion in life? According to the US magazine Psychology (...)

10 - 11 - 2020
Getting the perfect smile
Getting an attractive smile is now witnessing the use of advanced aesthetic dental procedures, especially after the recent progress in employing veneers, dental crowns and implants to do so. Statistics reveal that the number of people undergoing (...)

16 - 06 - 2020
Beating anxiety in the crisis
We are being bombarded everyday with news and online articles about the Covid-19 crisis. While the media is giving us good insights about the situation, checking the news constantly, being worried about getting sick, or worrying about loved ones can (...)

21 - 04 - 2020
Everyone a maker at the Maker Faire
The Maker Faire is an international event based in the United States that is now held in almost 40 countries around the world, including Egypt over the past six years. It saw a remarkable turnout this year, indicating that the event has found its (...)

10 - 03 - 2020
Fashion for a cause
Who said that business cannot have a cause behind it? Rana Youssri Salah, a young and successful Egyptian fashion designer, has shown that business can have several. “I was always passionate about fashion. It took me a year to build my brand, my (...)

11 - 02 - 2020
When psychology meets art
What could be the most valuable gift that any human being has been granted? There could be several answers to this question; however, we would all agree that the human mind is the most valuable gift and one that gives the human species its (...)

27 - 11 - 2019
Embrace the difference
How many times have you felt you are not good enough? Or that you don't love yourself the way you are? Have you been pressured by ads that play on your confidence levels or the way you look at yourself? As women, we sometimes do not accept (...)

18 - 04 - 2019
A woman who breaks the rules
Success is a word that inspires and can touch the hearts and minds of millions. However, in order to attain it, setting goals and single-minded determination are often necessary. You must have strength, persistence, be ready for hard work and be (...)

14 - 03 - 2019
Filling up the love tanks
February, the month of love and of St Valentine's Day, may be the best time of year to talk about love. According to US author John Gray, the man behind many self-help books, we all need 10 essential types of love, or “love tanks,” in order to (...)

07 - 02 - 2019
Reviving the glory of Egypt's traditional crafts
“Traditional Crafts — the Heritage of Humanity and Egyptian Identity” was the title of this year's annual Festival of Traditional Crafts held for four days from 28 October at the Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum in Cairo to boost the manufacture of (...)

11 - 11 - 2018
Reviving the glory of traditional crafts
“Traditional Crafts — the Heritage of Humanity and Egyptian Identity” was the title of this year's annual Festival of Traditional Crafts held for four days from 28 October at the Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum in Cairo to boost the manufacture of (...)

01 - 11 - 2018
Pause and take a breath
Are you feeling out of breath? Running around all week? Overwhelmed by a daily routine that causes you a lot of stress? Well, believe it or not, the way you breathe can be the key to controlling your stress and anxiety. As US author Beth MacEoin (...)

18 - 10 - 2018
The real meaning of cosmetology
Getting the perfect look has always been a dream for many people, whether male or female, and the dream of a fresh look, a beautiful skin and strong hair with good facial dimensions has kept just as many people busy doing research in cosmetology to (...)

04 - 10 - 2018
INTERVIEW: Former information minister Dorreya Sharafeddin talks about Egyptian media's doldrums
Dorreya Sharafeddin was Egypt's first female information minister, a post she held in the interim government formed in the summer of 2013 following the ousting of Mohamed Morsi. For three decades Sharafeddin anchored “Nadi Al-Cinema” (Cinema Club), (...)

20 - 08 - 2018
Media doldrums
Dorreya Sharafeddin was Egypt's first female information minister, a post she held in the interim government formed in the summer of 2013 following the ousting of Mohamed Morsi. For three decades Sharafeddin anchored “Nadi Al-Cinema” (Cinema Club), (...)

16 - 08 - 2018
Disability as a source of strength
“Being blind has given me a positive vibe towards life because without beating challenges life wouldn't be worth living.” With these empowering words Cairo residents Dana Mohsen and her mother Salwa Salama sit down to describe their story. The (...)

07 - 07 - 2018
Disability as a source of strength
“Being blind has given me a positive vibe towards life because without beating challenges life wouldn't be worth living.” With these empowering words Cairo residents Dana Mohsen and her mother Salwa Salama sit down to describe their story. The (...)

05 - 07 - 2018
Lanterns of Ramadan
FOR CENTURIES the fanous, plural fawanees, a special coloured lantern, has been used to decorate houses and streets in Egypt during the holy month of Ramadan, but today economic changes are affecting this traditional industry, reports Amira (...)

24 - 05 - 2018
The right moment for diversion
There's always a voice inside us that knows what we really want, especially in choosing our career path. However, sometimes that voice fades away when we are bombarded with social pressures, or when we are asked to conform and choose the career that (...)

10 - 05 - 2018
Communications overdose?
A political incident takes place. Most of us won't wait for the 9 o'clock news on the television to find out about it. Almost unconsciously we grab our phones and check the news online, maybe on Twitter or Facebook. You post a new profile picture (...)

08 - 02 - 2018
Challenging Egyptian taboos
“Hanefrah beeki imta” (will you get married soon?) and “mafish haga gaya fel seka” (Are you expecting a baby?) could be two of the most common questions that an Egyptian woman might hear. Both are related to hanging the success of a woman on her (...)

07 - 12 - 2017
Let your body speak
We get exposed to an almost endless amount of stress on a daily basis. But psychologists say that stressful experiences have markedly negative effects, leaving the body more vulnerable to various kinds of illnesses, including high blood pressure, (...)

09 - 11 - 2017
Ramadan in tents
This Ramadan and for the fourth year running the NGO Masr Al-Kheir is providing free Iftar meals for some five million people in Ramadan tents set up across the country. Each tent can serve up to 400 people and is a new take on the traditional (...)

22 - 06 - 2017
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