- Ladybird Magazine

JULY 2016
Fashion & Lifestyle
ARE YOU
A SUMMER
PHOBIC?
QUICK & EASY
MAKEUP TIPS FOR
YOUR GETAWAY!
IS IT THE FAT
BURNER OR
THE DIET?
4
ICE CREAM
RECIPES
that are Totally
Worth the Brain
Freeze!
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CONTENTS
JULY 2016
FASHION
10
16
24
Ladybird Loves Dolce
& Gabbana’s Summer
2016 Ready-To-Wear
Collection
Five Trends you Don’t
Want to Miss this
Summer
Photo Shoot: Summer
With Class...
BEAUTY
34 Quick and Easy
Makeup Tips for your
Summer Getaway
35 Burgundy Vs. Blond!
Which Side Would you
Pick this Summer?
HOME
38 Bringing Summer to
your Home
ESCAPE
40 Tips for Travelling Light
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HEALTH
44 ABCs of Meditation
for Beginners
FITNESS
46 Reasons Why you
Should Start Rope
Jumping!
NUTRITION
49 Foods and Drinks you
Should Reduce When
you Have Bloated
Stomach
50 Is it the Fat Burner or
the Diet?
COOKING
52 Four Ice Cream
Recipes that are
Totally Worth the Brain
Freeze!
LOVE &
RELATIONSHIPS
54
The Age Factor
of Dating and
Relationship
MOTHER&CHILD
56 Five Signs Showing
your Child is Being
Bullied!
FEATURES
58 Are you a Summer
Phobic?
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Owner/Founder ZEYAD SOROUR
Editor-in-Chief ISMAIL MARZOUK
Managing Editor NOHA KANDIL
Sales & PR Director NAIRA EL LAMEI
Marketing & Project Director SAMAR ZAKI
Art Director EMAN SALAMA
Graphic Designer NADA AL AZZEH
Graphic Design Intern HANA ISSA
Financial Director HAITHAM HAMOUDA
Distribution AHMED ABOU EL ELA, AHMED
FAWZY, MOHAMED ABD EL NASSER &
ALAA HUSSEIN
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IN EVERY ISSUE:
Editor’s Letter P.8
Fashion News p.12
The Look p.18
Shopping Pages p.20
Shopping Cart p.22
Spotted p.32
Pieces we Love p.36
Ladybird’s Q&A p.42
Why eat this p.48
The Best, The Top & The Must Do! p.60
Horoscope p.61
Reviews p.62
Happenings p.68
On Spot p.70
CONTRIBUTORS
Yasmine Shahine
Life Coach
An Associate Certified Life
Coach (ACC) by the International
Coach Federation (ICF). At the
begining of her coaching career,
she engaged herself in ONE on
ONE coaching and through the
years she developed her own
tailor-made coaching programs
for people and companies to
develop their potentials and
awareness.
Email: yshahine@
whycoachegypt.com
Facebook:YasmineShahineLife
Coaching
YouTube:YasmineSLifeCoaching
Noura Hassaballa
Nutritional Consultant
Bachelor of Science in dietetics
& nutrition, Northern Illinois
University, USA. With great passion,
she decided to pursue her
successful career here in Egypt
as a nutritionist, with the mission
of raising awareness for a better
healthy eating, in addition to being
one of the presenters of Dr. Chef
on MBC 4. Noura is also the
founder of diet rite nutrition center.
For more advice, please contact:
[email protected]
Facebook: Noura Hassaballa
Souraya Hassan
Interior designer / Stylist
Since 6 years she is running her
own company Binti Home for
interiordesign and styling. Being raised
in two countries (Dutch Egyptian)
she got inspired by her roots and this
reflects in a modern arab style for her
interiorprojects. On her blog she shares
her passion for colour and design,
stylingtips for home and travel stories.
For advice, please contact :
www.bintihomeblog.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: bintihome
Contributors Pages:
• 34 Quick and Easy
Makeup Tips for your
Summer Getaway
• 38 Bringing Summer to
your Home
• 50 Is it the Fat Burner or
the Diet?
• 54 The Age Factor of
Dating and Relationship
• 58 Are you a Summer
Phobic?
Amina Metwally
Lauren K. Clark
Writer
A graduate student at the
American University in Cairo, from
Atlanta, Georgia. She completed
her undergraduate studies at
Spelman College. Her areas
include anywhere from fashion,
beauty, women's studies, travel,
and multiple others.
For advice, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
A certified Freelance Makeup Artist
from Academy Of Freelance Makeup
in London “AOFM”. Worked in
Corporate for 10 years, then left the
“dream job” to pursue her childhood
passion. She is specialized in Day,
Night , Fashion , Natural Beauty and
Wedding makeup. And she works as
a Makeup Instructor, teaching basics of
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Artist
Life Is
but a.....?
“What is Life? They say it’s from “B” To “D”. From
Birth to Death, But What’s between “B” and “D”?
It’s a “C”; so what is a “C”? It is a choice. Our life
is a matter of choices; live well and it will never
go wrong” So this is basically one of the most
well-thought-out interpretation of life I’ve
ever come across, yet I just don’t buy
it! Yes it’s true that our lives is greatly
driven by the choices and decisions we
make, but there is much more to it than
the letter “C”.
I don’t really believe there is such
thing called the “meaning of life;” it’s
absolutely relative and varies greatly
from one individual to another. There
are numerous factors that affect one’s perception
and interpretation of life. Some associate the
meaning of life to the thing they love most in it;
for instance ,if work is what you appreciate most
in life, then for you, work becomes life and life
becomes work! If you think marriage and family
is all that matters, then you’ll probably connect
the whole meaning of your life to that aspect. And
others associate life with religion, love, travel, art, or
even football, and so on.
Recently, whenever I contemplate about life and
its meaning, I can’t help but think about Beyonce’s
autobiographical film “Life is but a Dream.” For
me, and who knows who else, life is the longest dream
of them all. An extended dream during which our
subconscious and our deepest desires get manifested in
reality. The way I see it, life is nothing but a reflection
of us; of our hopes that keep on changing and adjusting with the
various phases and stages we go through. So what’s left now is for you
to fill in the blanks; life is but a .......?
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Fashion
LADYBIRD LOVES
Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring
Summer 2016
Ready-To-Wear Collection
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FASHION NEWS
Eye Shop: Luxury Eye Candy For all!
Leading Egyptian retailer, Baraka Group, is bringing
the Middle East some serious eye candy as it turns
its fashionable gaze on the GCC with the opening of
two additional eyewear concept stores. One thing is
for sure, Baraka Group’s fashionably shaded eye is
unstoppable. Having embarked on a joint venture
with Apparel Group, which operates 1200 stores in 8
countries and manage a high profile portfolio exceeding
55 brands, two trendy operating arms blaze a stylish
trail throughout the Middle East.Selling a range of
their own chic designs and creations, Eye Shop offers
a large selection of optical glasses as well as luxury
and designer sunglasses, including: Bulgari, Dolce &
Gabanna, and more, making Eye Shop a one-stop
shop for the finest shades in the region.
La Reina: Your Go-To Online Platform
For the Perfect Wedding Gown
Choosing the dream dress will always remain the
most precise task for brides. La Reina is Egypt’s
first online, high-end platform for wedding dresses.
The website gives the country’s brides the access
to the world’s most-sought designers. Being an
upcoming bride herself, founder of La Reina
understood the agony even before launching
the website. Ghada Eltanawy aimed to invent
a business model that would connect upcoming
brides with women, who own exquisite gowns
that required unbelievable amount of work, time
and money. La Reina puts extraordinary gowns
in the hand of future brides without having to
travel abroad.
International Mercedes-Benz Fashion
Campaign Spring/Summer 2017:
Burning Desire
Mercedes-Benz announced its Spring/Summer
2017 Fashion Campaign and Film, Burning
Desire, presenting the new CLA. Shot by
renowned Swedish director Christian Larson,
the campaign features style rebels and partners,
the English musician Eliot Sumner, and the
German model Lucie Von Alten. The result is
a campaign that sizzles with burning desire and
audacious rebellion, the perfect embodiment
of the CLA’s status within the Mercedes-Benz
family. The last 21 years have seen MercedesBenz establish itself globally as a key partner at
selected fashion events. The brand is currently
involved in more than 50 international fashion
platforms globally.
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Editorial Features
The Dance Factory
A Chat with the Best in the Business!
I
was lucky enough to have this
chat with Egyptians dance idol
Mrs. Sonia Sarkis, the Egyptian
Prima Ballerina who managed to
put Egyptian ballet on the world’s
map, with her outstanding
performance and incredible
representation throughout her
years of experience. Her beautiful
daughter and professional dancer
Christine has joined us with her
valuable insight about ballet
and the rich history behind their
private dance school ‘The Dance
Factory’.
WOULD YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOU
MRS. SARKIS.
I entered the world of Ballet when I was 9 years old,
and graduated after exactly 9 years. I was always
the first of my class. And then I continued till I was
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qualified enough to be prima ballerina; I was the first
ballerina in Egypt. I’ve become a member of Cairo
Opera Ballet company, through which I performed
and represented Egypt all over the world.
HAVE YOU STARTED TEACHING EARLY
ON?
After finishing my undergraduate studies, I continued
in the Higher Institute of Ballet in Cairo. I was doing
very good, and it was a sort of an obligation/job for
those qualified enough to start teaching younger ballet
generations. I would teach in the morning and dance
ballet at night, and that was basically my life during
that stage.
HOW DID YOU HANDLE THE HUGE
RESPONSIBILITY
OF
REPRESENTING
EGYPT AT A VERY YOUNG AGE?
As a prima ballerina, I flew all over the world with
my ballet company to represent the country on the
most prestigious international stages. Ballet wasn’t
only a dance form, but it was also an artistic way of
communication with the outside world. I used to train
and practice for 8 hours per day, and sure thing it felt
overwhelming on many days, but it was worth every
moment.
THERE ARE MANY GOOD DANCERS, BUT
ONLY FEW STAND OUT, AND YOU’RE
DEFINITELY AMONG THOSE FEW. WHAT/
WHO HELPED YOU REACH SUCH A HIGH
STANDARD?
The institute back then was all Russians, and I was
blessed and lucky to be trained by class-A caliber
that taught me the right technique at early age and
helped me capture the discipline required for this
sophisticated form of art. Also, the government back
then used to invest much more in ballet which enabled
us to get the tools and exposure needed to compete
internationally.
CAN
YOU
DEFINE
CERTAIN
MILESTONES IN YOUR CAREER?
All through my career, I got invited by the top
ballet companies in the world to join them and had
participated in numerous competitions. But if you
would name a milestone, it would definitely be the
time I preformed on the prestigious Russian Bolshoi.
I was the first Egyptian Ballerina to dance on the
Bolshoi.
NOW I WANT TO SHIFT OUR FOCUS TO
THE DANCE FACTORY; CAN YOU TELL
ME MORE ABOUT IT MRS. SARKIS?
Well, I’ve been teaching ballet for 18 years in a very
small studio in Korba district, then we’ve moved
here, to our current location, because we needed a
bigger space to accommodate our growing number
of students, and to expand in terms of classes being
offered.
never experienced zumba the way we offer it before.
Furthermore, many other entities have it as purely
business and lack passion, which for us is the core.
We’re not commercial and we will never be. Also,
credibility is a must; we’re ballerinas, we were born
to dance, and we know what we teach from firsthand
experience. Our members come because they trust
Sonia Sarkis.
HOW DO YOU KEEP THE YOUNGER
AGE
GROUP
MOTIVATED
AND
COMMITTED?
We hold an annual big show for our participants/
dancers as a way of motivating them and inspiring
them to get better. This show is attended by many
prominent figures, including big, who scout for new
talents to join Opera House ballet company. Our
most recent was last April, and was held in the New
Generation School.
FINALLY, WHAT’S YOUR HOPES FOR
THE DANCE FACTORY?
Next stage we’re planning to introduce more solid
structure to other dance forms we offer, like jazz and
contemporary; we want to expand in terms of classes
offered. Also, in addition to our annual show, we’re
planning to organize a big competition gathering
Egypt’s top private dance schools; so that students
would get more exposure and learn from one another.
We also hope that with time we would break the “notmanly” stereotype attached to ballet, and would love
to see more guys joining us. And lastly, we want to
encourage parents to break free from the society’s
negative perceptions about dance.
DO YOU OFFER OTHER FORMS OF
DANCE OR ONLY BALLET?
We offer ballet for youngsters and adults. We also have
zumba, and we offer workshops for jazz and Latin
dance.
THE COMPETITION IS VIGOROUS IN
THE FITNESS AND DANCE INDUSTRY,
WITH PEOPLE ENTERING EVERY DAY.
HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO STAND
OUT?
Our main focus is dancing not fitness. We try to go
the extra mile with everything we do. For instance,
we’ve been having members telling us that they’ve
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Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are Officially a Thing!
Reliable sources have confirmed that Katie Holmes and Jamie
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surrounding the two Hollywood A-Listers, a source close to the two
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Foxx is a proud father of two daughters; and both are known for
their tremendous success in Hollywood.
Taylor Swift and Tom
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OJ Simpson is Taking a Paternity Test for Khloe
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The 27-year-old Singer and
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Beauty
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Quick and Easy Makeup Tips for
your Summer Getaway
BY: AMINA METWALLY
It’s summer time! With all the wonderful colors and things it brings along the way we have to keep in mind that our
wardrobe is not the only thing that needs an update to keep up with the rise of temperature and hot weather.
G
ood makeup starts with good preparation,
so as we have mentioned before we use our
moisturizer but this time we need to make
sure it’s oil free one, especially in the morning. Follow
it with a good primer, one of the best primers is Porefessional by Benefit. This will prep your skin for your
BB Cream or tinted cream. Less is more keep things
light; that way you can get a fresh look.
Bronzer:
Applying a little bronzer gives the skin some glow and
makes it look healthy. Apply it to the areas that are
largely affected by the sun, like cheek bones, forehead
and you could also add a slight touch on the nose. Just
make sure you don’t overdo it, so that you won't look
fake or get a baked look. Sephora bronzer is one of
the best as it has different shades.
Dewy Aand Glowy Skin:
These are the keywords for this summer, get this
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dewy fresh look by applying a minimal amount of
highlighter on your cheek bones; something that
would add to your natural look. One of my favorites
would be Watts Up! by benefit.
It is preferred to use blush stain than powder blush not
to get that cakey look.
Be bold this summer and play with vibrant colors.
Livelier colors brighten the face and bring a youthful
glow to skin, from the eyeliners to lip colors. For
eyeliners, go with blue, green, teal and purple, and to
add some summer colors to your lips, use lip stain and
avoid using matte colors. With lip stain (peach colors
and sweet pink range) you can refresh it with some
lip balm.
Blotting Papers:
An oily T Zone will let everyone know that you’re
feeling hot, so to eliminate this shine use your blotting
paper just press and go!
Beauty
Hair
Burgundy Vs. Blond
Which Side Would you Pick this Summer?
Just like Pantone is the color authority of fashion, you just can’t talk about hair color trends without mentioning
L’Oreal. For years, L’Oreal Professionnel has been the main trend-setter in the world of beauty and hair, and
for this season of Spring Summer 2016, the verdict was in the favor of Vibrant Burgundy and Cold Blond;
bringing us a blast from the 70s’ hair past, with varieties of hairdos including Backcombing Waves, Extreme
Straightening Bob as well as the fringe, among several others.
The Moulin Rouge spirit will resume its reputation even
more with the ever-growing Burgundy trend. Worn
by L’Oréal Professionnel’s IT girl ALESSANDRA
AMBROSIO, L’Oreal brunettes this season are gearing
towards the more visible reflects resulting in more depth to
our look. Happening on the latest catwalks and worn by
our celebrity favorites such as Katy Perry, Emma Stone, or
even as vibrant as Rihanna, the brunette of this season is
stronger with a more vibrant reflect. Fashioned by L’Oréal
Professionnel’s IT girl CAMILLE ROWE this season’s
blond is a cool blonde, a “coolness” that suits every
woman’s personality; the chic, the elegant, the modern
and hippy woman.
To introduce and promote the newest it looks in Egypt,
renowned Hair Dresser Eric Zemmour had gone on a
road show across the country, and we had the chance to
have a little chat with him, during which he had given us
his insight on the newest trends. Describing the new IT
Looks, Zemmour said “Basically the concept of it looks
is to touch base with high profile people; those who are
known and that people are familiar with. And mainly
because clients nowadays tend to identify trends with
stars and top models, we decided to reach our clients using
what appeals to them the most.”
Zemmour further added “ we went back to the blonds
this season, and for the cold blond look, we went a bit
dark on the roots and highlighted the ends. While with
regards to the burgundy/brown-reds, we went dark on the
roots again and we added a lot of light to the ends. And
with regards to texture, we’re mainly focusing on length.”
For the vibrant burgundy it look, the straightened sleek
hairdo made a comeback; basically square cuts with a
fringe. While for the blonds, the retro wave that deliver the
70s vibes are spot-on. Moreover, when asked about skin
color, and whether it plays a factor, Zemmour stated that
the lighter your skin the better the blond look would work
with you; and the darker is your skin, the better reds and
burgundy would work for you.
This summer’s growing mood is a naturalistic gypsy one
worn by many international fashion bloggers, celebrities
and witnessed in many SS’16 catwalks, so hop on the
gypsy train and pick a side now!
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Editorial Features
A Talk with
Chef Jacques Armand Of
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The Man Behind all Those Mouthwatering Pastries
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MAIN FACTORS THAT DETERMINE A
GOOD DINING/FOOD EXPERIENCE: THE
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QUALITY OF THE SERVICE OFFERED.
DO YOU AGREE WITH THAT? AND IF YOU
WOULD RATE THEM BASED ON THEIR
IMPORTANCE, WHICH FACTOR WOULD
GET THE HIGHEST RATE?
The quality of service, the taste of food and
presentation, an attractive menu.
4- HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE CONSISTENCY
OF THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD/SERVICE
OFFERED? FOR INSTANCE, DO YOU HAVE
QUESTIONNAIRES/EVALUATION CARDS
FOR YOUR GUESTS TO FILL IN? DO YOU
OFFER FREQUENT TRAINING FOR YOUR
TEAM?
We have an online questionnaire and an internal
questionnaire audit. Otherwise we have a training
program for our team. To be sure of the quality and
consistency, we are tasting the food every day. In the
meanwhile, we have to adapt our menus to the new
trends to satisfy our Egyptian clientele.
1- WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE
ABOUT YOU; WOULD YOU PLEASE BRIEF
US ON YOUR EXPERIENCE BEFORE
JOINING KEMPINSKI.
I am French originally from Brittany, working since
30 years in hospitality. I have been to all continent
and Egypt is my twentieth country on my work
experience. My greatest experience was the 2000
Olympics Games in Sydney at Park Hyatt Hotel.
2- WHEN HAVE YOU JOINED ROYAL
MAXIM PALACE KEMPINSKI, CAIRO?
AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR
EXPERIENCE HERE SO FAR?
It's been a month since I've arrived here. I got a
transfer from Kempinski Gold Cost City in Accra
- Ghana. The experience is great so far and I am
looking forward to improve all our effort.
5- DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CUISINE?
AND WHAT MAKES IT YOUR FAVORITE?
Vietnamese cuisine is my favorite. Since my childhood
I always ate Asian food with my parents and now I
have a Vietnamese wife. Her mother was a cooking
teacher in Hanoi.
6- AS YOU KNOW "LITTLE THINGS MAKE
ALL THE DIFFERENCE;" IF YOU DON'T
MIND, WOULD YOU SHARE WITH US ONE
CHANGE ( WHETHER IT'S A NEW A NEW
DISH, NEW STRATEGY, ETC.) THAT MADE
A GREAT DIFFERENCE TO YOU WORK?
We are working on new menus and presentation for
all our restaurants. As per Kempinski standard, we are
also working on a gluten free menu to be unique in
Cairo.
Home
Styling Tip : Colour
palettes for your balcony
Like you know I love to work with
colour palettes for the home. Not
only indoor but also outdoor you
can create colour palettes for your
garden or balcony. You can paint
the shutters ( Shish) in a colour of
this colour palette and match the
furniture. For example, a colour
palette with white, turquoise,
neutrals or poppy green with
orange and brown. For all the
colour palettes you create, add a
lot of green to create an Urban
Jungle on your balcony. Match the
new outdoor tiles from The Nile
Co with your colour palette to
upgrade your balcony floor.
BRINGING SUMMER TO
YOUR HOME
BY: SOURAYA HASSAN
Styling Tip : New
Bedouin style
Go ‘glamping’ in your own
garden in new bedouin
style. Put some outdoor
rugs on the floor or grass
like these new rugs from
Reform Studio. Add some
cushions, a low table filled
with fruits or make your
own food together with
friends and family. Decorate
your outdoor picnic with a
light string, plants and low
tables.
Styling Tip : Grow your
own herbs
We all can be gardeners, and you
could grow your own herbs in the
garden or balcony. Put herbs like
mint, basil, thyme and parsley
in small pots together on a big
tray on the outdoor table. You
can also put them together in a
big old sink where they grow all
together. Believe me, it’s so nice
to make your own fresh Mint Tea
with mint leaves from your own
garden!
Styling Tip : Cosy corners
to relax
Are you blessed with a garden?
Then you can easily create cosy
corners where you can enjoy some
me-time. Do you have a tree in
the garden? Create your own
swing with a pallet and some rope,
an easy do it yourself. Paint the
pallet, fix the rope and add some
cushions, done! Cushions and rugs
( again from Reform Studio) are a
beautiful addition to every garden
setting.
Styling Tip : Decorate
your table with plants
and flowers
Flowers and plants will complete
every styling process and make it
more cosy and inviting. Put some
white flowers in a small vase and
put this in your sitting area. Or
put some big plants in different
pots and put them on the dinning
table. You can also put down a
plant with tomatos or bell perper.
It’s colourful, nice for the kids to
learn about growing and healthy
as well.
Styling & photography : Souraya Hassan, Studio Binti Home ( Bintihomeblog.com )
Escape
Tips for
Travelling
Light
Packing is the least favorite part of planning a trip. While women
go over the top with their packing and usually carry the heaviest
luggage, men often fall in the trap of packing too little, and both
are doing it wrong. We only think about half of the question that
needs to be asked, and tend to focus on the “what” instead of the
“how.” So here are some key factors to help you travel light and
make packing much easier and convenient...
1- Size of Luggage
Expert travelers argues that one should not carry a size of
luggage bigger than a carryon; which we know for us Egyptian
and the way we like to pack would be nearly impossible. So let’s
meet halfway here, always go for the medium size luggage not
the big ones. One medium sized luggage and one backpack is the
way to go if you want to travel light.
2- Material and Color of Garments
Avoid packing materials that easily wrinkle; opt for durable ones
that you can wear throughout the day, even more than once.
Darker shades are more efficient for light packing, because
darker colors are considered to be heavy-duty garments, as they
don’t show stains like bright ones.
3- Outfits
Don’t pack items randomly, try to plan your outfits ahead. Pack
outfits that could be worn in different occasions, during day and
night; separate them with a statement necklace or a belt, as they
take much smaller room than packing a whole outfit.
4- Placing of Items
How you place your items in the bag can make or break your
packing process. Try to roll the clothes instead of folding them
over on another, so that you consume less space. If you’re more
comfortable with folding, try fold two or three items together
instead of one. Also, do your best to even out the density of your
luggage; for instance don’t place your shampoo, body spray,
comb, etc, in one corner of the bag. Spread them out.
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Q&A
LADYBIRD’S
You Ask, Experts Answer!
1
Dr. Judy Washington
Family Medicine
2
Dr. Jay Bradley
Lasik Surgery
What causes these white spots in/under
my finger nails? Is it serious?
Is it safe to have lasik eye surgery for
astigmatism?
Doctor’s Answer:
Doctor’s Answer:
No need to worry. According to the American
Academy of Dermatology, the white spots occur after
injury to the nail. Fortunately, as the nail grows out, the
spot will disappear.
Yes; most patients with astigmatism can have laser eye
surgery as long as they are good candidates.
4
3
Dr. Gary Moss
Allergy and Immunology
Is it possible to have cholinergic
urticaria without producing hives?
Doctor’s Answer:
Yes; actually, by definition, no, but I have had patients
with every aspect of the disease without the hives, so I
just treat it as a variant.
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Dr. Sandra Eleczko
Dentistry
Is having sensitive teeth and/or burning
gums a symptom of taking digestive
enzyme supplements ?
Doctor’s Answer:
Hard to say. A dentist can help you with your sensitivity
and gum problems. Most supplements do not cause this
but it can happen if you have an allergy to something
in the supplement. Be careful taking supplements. Some
can be dangerous. Always talk to a doctor, or a qualified
nutritionist when taking supplements. But now see a
dentist.
5
Dr. Jason Hemming
Gastroenterology
6
Dr. William Singer
Pediatric Neurology
How can I tell if I have food poisoning or
a stomach flu?
Can you please tell me about danger
signs following a head injury?
Doctor’s Answer:
Doctor’s Answer:
It’s difficult to tell. If you have an obvious risky food
exposure with other sick contacts then food poisoning
would be more likely. Otherwise very difficult to
differentiate the two.
7
Dr. Michael Miller
Wound care
How do I relieve my severe sunburn
pain?
Doctor’s Answer:
Sunburn is the response of the tissues to injury from
solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which
means it needs an increased blood flow to the area
to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure
already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as
can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin
or advil. Avoid any further damage as this can cause
scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.
Altered level of consciousness, severe headache, vomiting,
confusion and difficulty communicating. If any of these
occur, you should be seen as soon as possible.
8
Dr. Robert Kwok
Pediatrics
My 5 year old son is a not often
sleepwalker/sleeptalker but tonight I
noticed his legs shaking while asleep.
What could this be?
Doctor’s Answer:
May be normal to have many types of movements when
falling asleep, during sleep, and when waking up. If a
child is otherwise a happy, normal kid, then parents can
just make a video of the movements to show the doctor.
Parents can add details such as: when it happens, how
long it lasts, what foods or meds taken, etc... During
some episodes on video, wake him up while showing his
response on video.
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• Find a noise-free zone at your house, where you can sit
comfortably for minutes without interruption. No tv,
no radio, and definitely no phone.
• Make it every morning before breakfast, as it will help
you energize and clear-out your head.
• Reduce the light in the room, and use scented candles
with a relaxing aroma.
• Wear stretchy pants that won’t bother you while sitting.
• 2 minutes every session will do as a start, and increase
the session duration bit by bit as you go. Having a timer
would help you stay on track.
• It’s okay to sit on a chair or on the floor at the
beginning, but the duration increases, you’ll find that
it’s way more comfortable to sit over a pillow on the
floor with your legs crossed.
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Bulletins/Health
ABC’S OF MEDITATION FOR
BEGINNERS
• Breathe through your nose,
and track as it goes all
through your body filling
your lungs and then exhale.
With each breath start
counting from 1 till 10, and
then start from 1 again for
the next round, and the
round after.
• At first, it’s normal to find
it hard to control your
thoughts. Whenever you
wander away, get yourself
back and restart counting.
• Meditation isn’t only about
clearing your mind, but
it’s also about friend-ing
yourself, and becoming more
aware of what goes through
your head, soul and body.
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• Jumping rope is a fun exercise that
boosts your fitness and helps blow off
some steam.
• It’s considered a full body workout,
which is great for muscle toning.
• According to studies, jumping rope
increases bone density and reduce
ankle/foot injury.
• Rope jumping has been proven to be
a very effective and quick way to burn
off calories. You can burn an average
of 100 calories per 10 minutes of
jumping.
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Bulletins/Fitness
REASONS WHY YOU
SHOULD START ROPE
JUMPING!
• Rope
jumping
helps
you maintain a healthy
heart and an overall
cardiovascular fitness, in
addition to boosting your
blood circulation.
• This exercise increases your
control over your body
movement and teach you
body synchronization.
• If done correctly, jumping
rope
enhances
your
breathing synchronization
during rapid movement
and increases your stamina.
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Nutrition
Why Eat This?
Pine Nuts
• Pine Nuts help you control your
appetite, and make you feel fuller
for longer.
• Pine nuts are gluten free, so it could
be used as a healthy alternative in
many recipes.
• Pine nuts are rich in many healthy
components, including vitamins,
antioxidants and minerals.
• Pine nuts have Vitamin E, which acts
as a strong antioxidant that maintains
healthier cells and skin.
• It is rich in calories and other ingredients
that help boost your energy.
Super Food...
Barley
• Consumption of barley helps
promote a healthier colon,
as it helps healthy bacteria
in intestine to ferment, and
contains what is called butyric
acid, which is the primary
component for large intestines.
• Propionic acid and beta
glucan help in lowering bad
cholesterol (LDL) in blood.
• Fiber in barley helps in
controlling/lowering sugar
levels in your body, which
makes it very beneficial
especially for those suffering
from diabetes.
• Barley contains a component
niacin, a vitamin B which is
very effective in protection
against atherosclerosis.
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• Pine nuts promote cardiovascular
health, and reduce the risk of having
heart disease.
• Lutein found in pine nuts is good for
maintaining vision, and lowers the risk
of age-related macular degeneration.
• Mono-unsaturated fatty acids found
in pine nuts, reduce high levels of bad
cholesterol (LDL), and increase levels
of good cholesterol (HDL) in the body.
• Manganese found in pine nuts boosts
your immunity and protects you against
the risk of catching infections.
5 Word Answer
What are the best Foods that
strengthen your hair and nails?
Eggs, bananas, broccoli, cashews and
carrots
• Barley is really good for
women during and after
menopause, and helps relieve
many of its symptoms and
associated diseases.
• Barley is also rich in
magnesium, which lowers
the risk of getting blood 2
diabetes.
• Selenium found in barley helps
your body detoxify and get
rid of harmful compounds
that might cause certain
types of cancer.
• Barley is rich fiber, which
reduces appetite and therefore
is very beneficial for those
looking after their weight.
Fix
with
Food
Are you in a bad mood?
There are many food that could
actually help in enhancing your mood.
Chocolate, especially darker ones,
reduces one’s stress through lowering
stress hormones and providing the
body with antioxidants. Whole foods
like fruits and vegetables improve your
mood and help you feel less depressed.
Fish containing Omega 3 fatty acids
also protects you against depression
and stress. Moreover, carbohydrates
are known to be mood-boosters and
make you feel more content.
BLOATED
STOMACH
• Dairy Products:
Many of us are lactose-intolerant to a certain extent;
meaning that we find it hard to digest lactose in dairy
products. Such case causes bloating and digestion
problems.
• Broccoli and Cabbage:
Most cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cabbage,
sprouts and kale, might be harder to digest for some
people, causing discomfort.
Bulletins/Nutrition
Foods and
Drinks you
Should Reduce
When you Have
• Onions and Garlic:
Fructans found in onions and garlic
are soluble fibers and also belong
to the short-chain carbohydrates
FODMAPs that cause indigestion
and bloating .
• Apples:
Culprits, which are fructose that
belong to FODMAPs as well, often
end up fermented by gut bacteria
resulting in gas production.
• Beans and Legumes:
Short-chain carbohydrates called
FODMAPs found in beans and
legumes doesn’t go through the
normal digestion process and get
fermented by bacteria in colon
instead, produces gas.
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BY: NOURA HASSABALLA
“CAN I USE A FAT BURNER FOR FAST
RESULTS?”
There goes the most common question I get
asked daily. However, they get astonished when
they see the big “NO” on my face. If you look
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at the back of any weight loss supplement, it will
say that the product must be used along with a
calorie restricted diet and exercise. But come on,
people always want to have it the easy way. In my
opinion, there is no magic pill.
YOUR DIET IS 80% OF YOUR
WEIGHT LOSS
Fat burners are only supplements used to enhance
fat loss, in other words they may help in the process
of weight loss, but you are not guaranteed effective
results because everyone is different. At some point
your body becomes tolerant to things just like using
the same type of shampoo or face cream for a while;
gradually your body gets accustomed to the change
so the stimulant is no longer effective. Many people
think that taking a pill will make the weight vanish in a
week. They think the fat burner is the miracle solution
they've been looking for. In fact, following a healthy
diet is 80 percent of the battle.
WHAT DO FAT BURNERS DO?
Fat burners can only enhance fat loss, but they're only
going to do so if you are following a proper diet and
staying consistent with a workout plan. They work
in many ways. They can boost energy, help curb
appetite, promote fat to be used for energy, and even
increase your metabolism and core temperature so
you burn more calories throughout the day. But if you
are taking weight loss supplements yet being a couch
potato and binging on burger, pizza, and fries, then
definitely you’re not going to see any results.
WHAT MANUFACTURERS WON’T TELL
YOU?
Not every ingredient you are ingesting is written on
the label, so be careful. Manufacturers don’t reveal
everything they use in making those fat burners, and
sadly some of those ingredients can be lethal, so why
take the risk. Basketball players and athletes have died
using those fat burners and some have overdosed and
were lucky enough to survive. The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) does not regulate and approve
products like fat burners before they go on the market.
Rather, the FDA only steps in if a health risk is found
once they are already in the market.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP
USING FAT BURNERS?
When you disturb your body’s homeostasis and
tamper with its own natural mechanism to maintain
its balance, you can actually cause your metabolism to
slow down drastically. As I mentioned before using a
stimulant makes your body respond accordingly in the
beginning, then the stimulant becomes less effective
causing your own metabolism to slow down. Once
you stop taking the fat burner you will gain all the
weight back even more.
CONCLUSION
Fat burners should not be used under any
circumstances unless instructed and prescribed by
a doctor for sever medical cases. Like I said, if you
can do 80% of the job by following a healthy diet,
and changing little things in your lifestyle, you will
reach the results you want. It just needs some time
management and staying focused on your goal. No
one said weight loss was easy, but staying healthy
definitely is.
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4
Cooking
Ice Cream Recipes
that are Totally Worth the
BRAIN FREEZE!
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT GELATO
until the egg yolks are light in color, about 4 minutes.
Ingredients:
Stir 1/2 cup of the milk mixture into the egg yolks,
• 2 cups whole milk
then pour all of the egg mixture into the saucepan,
• 1 cup heavy cream
stirring continuously. Cook, stirring continuously,
• 1/3 cup white sugar
until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a
• 4 egg yolks
metal spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 1/3 cup white sugar
3.Add the chocolate hazelnut spread, espresso powder,
• 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
and vanilla, stirring until well combined. Pour
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Refrigerate
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
several hours until cold.
• 3 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate, finely 4.Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according
chopped
to manufacturer's directions. Transfer gelato into an
• 8 maraschino cherries
airtight container and place in freezer until solid.
• frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
5.To make the tartufo/gelato: Scoop 4-ounce portions
of gelato and form into balls using your hands.
Directions:
Poke a hole in each ball and place 1 cherry in each,
1.Combine milk, cream, and 1/3 cup sugar in a
cover with gelato, and place on a baking sheet. Roll
medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until the
gelato balls in the grated chocolate until coated and
sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes.
return to the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with
2.In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar
whipped topping, if desired.
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PEANUT BUTTER CUP
ICE CREAM
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Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
•
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped.
CAKE BATTER ICE CREAM
Ingredients:
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping
cream
• 3/4 cup white cake mix,
sifted
Directions:
1.Whisk together milk, sugar, egg
Directions:
yolks, vanilla, cream, and cake mix in
1.In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and eggs with an
a saucepan until well blended. Cook
electric mixer until thick, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
over medium-low heat until mixture
Pour milk into a small saucepan, and bring to a
reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C),
simmer over low heat. Gradually drizzle the hot milk
stirring frequently. Remove from heat
into the eggs while whisking vigorously. Then pour
and place in the refrigerator or freezer
the whole mixture into the saucepan. Cook over low
until liquid is cold.
heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat
2.Pour
the chilled mixture into an ice
the back of a metal spoon. Do not boil.
cream
maker and freeze according to
2.Remove from heat, and whisk in peanut butter.
manufacturer's directions until it reaches
Allow to cool slightly, then whisk in the sweetened
"soft-serve" consistency.
condensed milk, half-and-half and vanilla. Cover
3.Transfer
ice cream to a one- or two-quart
and refrigerate until chilled.
lidded plastic container; cover surface with
3.Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze
plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fold in
cream should ripen in the freezer for at least
peanut butter cups when mixture is still soft, then
2 hours or overnight.
transfer to a container, and freeze until solid.
EASY MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE
CREAM
Ingredients:
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1.In a large bowl, stir together the milk, cream, sugar,
salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the
sugar has dissolved. Color to your liking with the
green food coloring.
2.Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze
according to the manufacturer's instructions. After
about 10 minutes into the freezing, add the chocolate
chips.
3.After the ice cream has thickened, about 30 minutes
later, spoon into a container, and freeze for 2 hours.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
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Love & Relationships
Love No._____
The Age Factor of
Dating and Relationships
I
BY: LAUREN K. CLARK
n 1994, our beloved R&B/Hip Hop
Princess, Aaliyah, made the thoughts
of so many become so real: “Age ain’t
nothing but a number, throwing down
ain’t nothing but a thang, This lovin’ I
have for you, it’ll never change.” A tale of
love’s realities that sometimes the person
you end of lovin,’ ain’t always your
age—or age group, rather! And here
comes the checklist of the PERFECT LOVE: He
has a stable career. He is so very charming. He keeps
you up all night, and makes you feel a wonderful
ecstasy! A great cook (Yes! We have to ensure triple
points for this!).
So, now that you are ready to introduce him to
your friends, to your family, and even to your work
colleagues, there is just one, “tiny,” issue—or worry,
rather! He is somewhat out of your league. No, not in
that sense. I mean REALLY of out your league. As a
matter of fact, the two of you all are in two, different
leagues. He was around when The Supremes and
The Beatles were in style, and you grew up when
Janet Jackson and Madonna were. . .In Vogue. Ok.
. .perhaps, I am being a little too extreme! However,
you get the gist.
Let’s say that the age difference is slightly ten years
apart. You are ten years older, he is 10 years younger,
or vice versa. Is it possible that you or he, could be,
as we say. ..robbin’ the cradle? After all, why was it so
impossible for you to have gotten a man within your
own age category? Now, that definitely is a good
question. Perhaps, you didn’t feel that flame, as you
do with your younger or older beau. Ok. Fair enough.
Now let’s go back to some other questions, shall we.
What are the traits which make this partnership
acceptable? Ah! The maturity factor. So, just to make
sure that we are getting straight to business, let’s be
blunt. . .Is this a relationship of two mature adults?
Hmm. . .That’s a great question, as well. When you are
with your, uh hm, “man,” do you feel that you have a
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child, or an adult who handles his responsibilities well?
The same applies to you, if you are the younger of the
pair. Do you also feel that you are a mature woman,
or do you feel your significant other is your “Sugar
Daddy?” (Note: This is getting, real good, isn’t it?)
Shall we proceed? Moving On. Now, let’s bring up
another issue. Daddy Issues. How is your relationship
with your father? And at the same time, how is HIS
relationship with his mother? When you think of the
saying “Daddy’s Little Girl,” do you gain a sense of
pride in knowing that Daddy made you feel worthy, and
SHOWED you how you are supposed to be treated?
Or were memories of abandonment, neglect, and
feeling unworthy part of those childhood memories?
The same question for Lover-boy. Mr. Lover-Man.
Mr. Grown-A**-Man! How is his relationship with
his mother? And let’s check this out. Does he have a
history of consistently dating younger women? Did he
give his own category of women a try?
Let’s make one thing clear. . .love is a beautiful thing!
It truly is. The real dilemma is making sure that it is
purely that, and not a need that we are trying to fulfill.
So, back to the age question. . .Is this relationship
based on love, or is it based on power? Getting deeper,
aren’t we? Let’s keep digging. Is the rational for you
being with your partner also based on the E-GO, that
is! Having a younger man, or younger woman makes
you feel young all over again, so the saying goes! Oh
boy! Perhaps, some of us have knocked ourselves on
the head a couple of times. It’s one thing to feel proud
of your man. It’s another to hold him up as your youth
trophy! Ditto for the younger woman.
And more heartbeats we receive. Hmm. . . “Age
ain’t nothin,’ but a number, love ain’t nothin’ but a
thing. This love I have for you will never change.” So,
how many times did you see the word LOVE in this
famous lyric.Two heartbeats, please! Now that we
have gone over every single detail for this ageless love,
can you honestly say that this love is REAL LOVE!
Meaning that you actually fell in love with the spirit
and humanity of this person. Not his wallet, young
features, and the privileges that comes in dating
someone younger or older than yourself.
It’s one of the dynamic features in feeling that 2 adults,
of sound body and mind came together to expand this
thing called LOVE! Mature adults who are not using
their partners age to fill a void within themselves. The
coming of two people, who are content and fulfilled in
their own adulthood (financially, mentally, spiritually,
sexually, and emotionally), all the while wishing to
merge the two. Two more rhythmic heartbeats for the
TWO of you. Wink! Now that we have gotten through
the personal grittiness. Let’s allow ourselves to look at
social stigmas you may experience. Yes. The stares,
the laughs, and the possible boat of jokes you may be
the target of should you decide to hit up the nearest
comedy club. Unfortunately, a truly loving couple with
a significant age difference, has developed a reputation
of not being. . .how should we say it. . .legit! One of
pedophilia, rockin’ the cradle, and questions for your
reason of being together.
So, whatcha’ gonna’ do? You could A.) defend your
relationship. B.) get into a fight. Or C.) purposefully
showcase your love in public (i.e. kissing, touching,
feeling each other, the whole 9). Tick tock, tick tock.
. .Times up! The final answer please. Survey says, C.
Four Heartbeats of Love! Exactly. Never mind the
stares, giggles, and gossip. After all, you’re in love! And
that’s all that matters!
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Mother & Child
5
B
SIGNS SHOWING YOUR
CHILD IS BEING BULLIED!
ullying is a serious issue that sadly many Egyptian parents discard, thinking that it’s just a normal
part of childhood. Well, it is most definitely Not! According to a study conducted by Yale
University, bullied victims are 7 to 9 % more likely to consider ending their lives. Opposite to
what many might think, bullying is not confined to a certain age group, and all of us, at a certain
point in our lives, either got bullied, or bullied someone else in a certain situation. However,
Bullying mostly becomes threatening among older children and teens. During this phase, your
child goes through all sorts of hormonal changes, which makes them more fragile and way too sensitive to
rejection. Also, during this phase, peer pressure peaks, and kids tend to distant themselves from their parents;
they share less, talk less, and they most likely won’t even tell you if they get bullied, because they feel ashamed.
So, with that said, we give you behavioral signs that often associated with bulling:
• Changed Temper:
Many of
bullied victims feel
helpless, which makes them feel
this huge anger towards the whole
situation. And since they can’t show
their power in school, they’ll most
probably take it on you, or on their
siblings at home. So if you notice
you child irrationally becoming
more defensive,
getting angry
really quick, or recently started
hitting his/her younger siblings,
then you have to look more into it.
• Changed Habits:
Ditching practices, spending more
time alone rather than with friends,
sleeping more, watching too much
TV, loss of appetite or eating too
much sugary food, suddenly hating
something they used to love, etc.
All those among many other habits
might serve as an indication that
something is wrong.
• Zoning Off:
Just because they don’t talk
about it, doesn’t mean they don’t
overthink about it! The feeling of
embarrassment and helplessness
is probably dominating their
thoughts, and they will keep
replaying the situation over and
over in their heads. Parents should
act if they see their child zoning off
more frequently.
• Tired Physique:
Stress and depression could greatly
affect your child physique and
overall health. If they are getting
sick more often, if the dark shadows
underneath their eyes are new, if
they have frequent headaches, or
if they are getting thinner all of a
sudden, then there is a great chance
the reason is psychological.
• Unexplained
Cuts
and
Bruises:
This is the most obvious sign of
them all. Always ask about new cuts
and bruises you see on your child’s
body, and keep insisting on details.
Ask them to tell the story more than
once on different days, if you can’t
add up the facts, then you’ll know
what you should do.
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here is nothing wrong
for planning the perfect
summer vacation, or
having the perfect body or
buying the coolest outfits
before summer!
But lets face it, our culture nowadays is putting
too much pressure on us that we find ourselves
constantly focusing on having the perfect
summer vacation, just so we can talk about
it more than focusing on what really makes
us happy. People became so obsessed with
showing off their lives on social-media so the
whole world would know that they are living
the perfect life!
But let me ask you a question and be honest
with yourself before you answer… What’s
more important to you? Having a really
fun summer that you can actually enjoy or
having one just to brag about, but wasn’t that
meaningful to you?
Your life is so important and it’s worth to be
lived and filled with happy moments and
amazing memories. Your obsession should be
how to enjoy your time the way that will make
you happy regardless of what others think.
Believe me, great memories never start with
“remember when we were at the beach and
took 20 selfies then we posted them and got a
100 likes”!
Another issue that can really ruin your summer
is when you start comparing your vacation to
others. You can plan a beautiful holiday that
you believe you’ll really enjoy, say in sa7el for
example, then you see a pic of your friend
having a tan on a boat in Santorini and
suddenly you start rethinking yours.
What you see of others lives is just a snapshot
on Facebook or Instagram, you did not see the
rest of the picture!
Think about your summer as it’s “your”
vacation, your break, your fun time that you
deserve, because you’ve been working hard all year and
you deserve an award for that!
Don’t fall into the trap that you need to document
everything you do, cause that will make you miss the real
life going around you.
Workout so that you have the body that will make you
feel good about yourself. Buy new outfits so that you
can love yourself in the mirror. When you value yourself
and your happiness, you’ll shine inside out and everyone
around you will see that without you making any effort
from your side.
Plan your time so that you can say “Wow that was one
cool fun summer!”
JULY 2016 | 59
The Best, The Top
& The Must Do
MUST TRY
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enriched with Stem Cells that protect against free
radicals, acts as anti-wrinkle and is particularly effective
even in the presence of acne, turned off skin, and
hyper-pigmentation of melanin spots. The program
develops antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and photo
protective skin activities; also it is useful in reducing
and repairing the damage from UV exposure. There
is also the Eternal Gold Kit, a complete 8 weeks anti
age program enriched with Caviar, which keeps the
skin looking young and healthy. The main properties of
this ingredient are the antioxidants and the moisturizing
power that make it useful in fighting the effects of
aging. If used consistently, the kit restores to the skin
the elements that were lost over time, ensuring, at the
same time, the optimal degree of hydration.
NOT TO BE MISSED
Samsung’s Smart TVs Exclusively Deliver
STARZ Play Arabia’s Video on Demand Service
For the first time in the region, Arabic 4K content will be
available exclusively to Samsung customers watching STARZ
Play’s Video on Demand Service. Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd. MENA announced a partnership with STARZ Play
Arabia, the on-demand video streaming service available in
17 countries across the MENA region, to bring the latest 4K
content to its customers with a free trial period. In addition
to a wide range of blockbuster Hollywood movies and the
latest English and Arabic TV series, the partnership will
deliver 4K content in Arabic directly on Samsung Smart
TVs for the first time in the region.
DID YOU KNOW!
“Dog Days” of summer is named after the
Dog Star “Sirius”, which the ancient Greeks blamed
for high temperatures and sickness during summer.
YOUR GATEWAY
A Summer Vacation Packed with Action and Relaxation at Robinson
Club Somabay
Best known for its lively soul, foreign feel and fun-packed ambience,
the Robinson Club Somabay delivers the thrill of a diverse range of
holidays including exciting sport activities, wellness programs, pulsing
entertainment, as well as all-day exquisite dining with the comforts of
a leisure getaway. Robinson Club Somabay offers a state-of-the art
accommodation, and it’s all about heartfelt giggles and memorable fun
for everyone.
For reservation or more information, please call Somabay hotline
16390.
60 | JULY 2016
CANCER
June 21 – July 22
LEO
Summer season might be the ultimate
hustling season for most people, but
not Leos. For you, it’s the time to sit
back, relax, and enjoy the taste of
your hard-work success.
LIFE:
The universe is calling you
eagerly to take some time off
your hectic life. Make use
of that time and dig deeper
into yourself and embark on
a self-exploration journey.
LOVE:
You can use some extra
openness in your life;
you can use a sincere
quality time talk with your
significant other.
CAREER:
You’ll never know what
new opportunities your past
might reveal. You might find
some much-needed luck in
reconnecting with your old
colleagues and mates.
FASHION TIP:
Regardless of the trends
surrounding you, always
choose those embracing
your femininity; it’s what
gives you your edge.
VIRGO
You’ll be facing many “once-in-lifetime” experiences this period. It’s the
right time to let your guard down a bit
and embrace the good side of life.
LIBRA
It’s time you kiss your comfort zone
goodbye. Explore new ventures and
give it your all, because things are
looking good for you. Just remember
to keep your stress levels under
control.
SCORPIO
You’ve been having it rough for a
while, in many aspects, but good
news! You will regain your go-getter
self soon, and you’ll create deeper
connections with those you love.
SAGITTARIUS
Your popularity is peaking this period,
and you’ll get your much-loved time
under the spotlight. Nevertheless, you
have to give more time to those closer
to you; don’t take them for granted.
CAPRICORN
It’s a period of change in your life;
mostly for the better. Don’t rush into
making promises you can’t meet
just for the sake of beating your
competitors.
AQUARIUS
It’s good to be that
dedicated in your work, yet,
you have to find the balance
so that it won’t stand in the
way of your relationship
flourishing.
PISCES
Even though change is
intimidating, when the
odds are in your favor, you
have to grasp your chances.
Maybe it’s time to consider
that career shift you’ve been
putting off.
ARIES:
This month you’ll be facing
a series of fortunate events,
following the rough patch
you’ve faced in June. Always
focus on the good side of a
challenge; it will help you
grow.
TAURUS
You might be facing some
turbulence with coworkers
and partners, but don’t
let it get to you. Life is but
consistent rounds of ups
and downs.
GEMINI
Things weren’t very smooth
during spring, but it’s all
taking a turn for the better
now. You’ll be feeling more
energetic and you’ll have
this drive to pursue your
dream goal.
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REVIEWS
ALBUM
“The Definition of...” by Fantasia
The 3rd American Idol winner has come a long way since
her official rise to stardom back in 2004. The R&B singer/
songwriter, has been winning us over with her amazing
vocals and spot-on song choices since her very first album;
and this July she is promising us another art-filled music
through her fifth studio Album “The Definition Of...”.
The Album will include 12 tracks, with the lead singer “No
Time for it”, which was released last January, as the lead
singer.
MOVIE
The Conjuring 2
After the astonishing success of the movie’s first sequel,
“The Conjuring 2” has just been released and causing an
even greater buzz than the first one. As if the fact that it’s
based on true events isn’t scary enough, since the release of
the horror movie, weird incidences have been happening in
movie theatres screening it; ranging from actual possession
to death! So, would you dare to watch it?
BOOK
“What I Know for Sure” by Oprah Winfrey
“What I know for sure” takes you on a journey inside one
of the greatest minds of the entertainment industry, the
one and only Oprah Winfrey. In her latest book, Winfrey
has wrapped up the bits and pieces of her experiences, and
is sharing her most important life lessons she has learned
through the years. “What I know for sure” is a book that
would serve as a valuable life guide for those who read it.
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HOTELS
Celebrate the Holiday at Royal Maxim Palace
Kempinski
Starting at EGP 1,500 per night, the hotel’s holiday/Eid
Fitr package treats guests to up to a 15% discount for
Kempinski’s signature brunch, available to early bookers.
No day is complete without breakfast, so the entire family
may also have a lavish breakfast at The State restaurant.
As a family-oriented European luxury brand, Cairo’s
newest palace delivers a wealth of dining experiences,
ranging from traditional South East cuisine at Yanna,
fine Italian dining at Lucca, a bespoke European grill at
Romanov, and Levantine flavours at Bab Al Qasr. Diners
looking for a laid-back experience can head over to Aqua
Chill and enjoy the fantastic summer breeze by the pool
while being served tapas and light snacks. At The State
restaurant, the brunch buffet, with live-cooking stations,
a vibrant family atmosphere and live music band, will set
the tone for a liberated festive atmosphere. The hotel’s
younger guests are invited to participate in the exciting
kids’ programme, which features daily arts and crafts,
cinema hours, face painting and much more at Le Petit
Royal.
Your Break is Perfect at Sheraton Miramar Gouna!
Enjoy an unrivalled dining experience which will take
you through a real oriental experience at Oriental 1001
Restaurant, located on a separate island, which offers
authentic oriental delights and special entertainment
during dinner time . Enjoy a walk through the lagoons
gardens and wood bridges that will rejuvenate your
spirits and revive your soul. At Sheraton Miramar, you
are much more than just a traveler.
Get Wedding-ready at The Nile RitzCarlton, Cairo
The Nile Ritz-Carlton spa packages are tailored
to suit individual taste during this wedding season.
Indulge in the Peloid Chamber a signature
treatment, which is specially designed with ritual
that combines a cleanse, steam and massage. If
you are looking to celebrate your special day with
your best ladies, then get ready for ‘Bridal Party’,
the perfect pampering experience for the bride and
her friends before the big day. As for the newlyweds
recovering from the celebrations, a romantic spa
experience is the perfect antidote. Couples unwind
in their own cabana from 9am to 6 pm, only
breaking away for indulgent treatments. Couples
will enjoy a Rose Clay body wrap before relaxing
together in the steam room. Tensions melt away
with a 60 minute couples’ side-by-side massage,
before rounding off the day with a personalized gift
for the happy couple.
Spend Blissful Holiday with Joyous Flair
and Timeless Splendour at Kempinski
Hotel Soma Bay
Enjoy the great thrill with unlimited leisure activities.
The team at Kimo Kids Club have also spared no
effort in preparing a fun-filled daily entertainment
programme for your little ones. Indulge in the
celebrations with the wide range of entertainment
programmes at Sultan Bar and Lounge. Rates start
from EGP 850 per night in a double Lagoon View
Room, including breakfast and dinner buffet at The
View Restaurant with its sumptuous culinary delights
and live-cooking stations. Talented chefs have geared
up to prepare mouth-watering specialities to satisfy all
food cravings.
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INITIATIVES & PROJECTS
‘Inspiring Egyptians’: Putting Egyptians on
the Global Social Map
Starting on Facebook and reaching over 17,000
people, the Inspiring Egyptians project shares the
stories of passionate Egyptians who’ve championed
their way to success through agony and suffering. But
the brains behind the initiative is not a team of incisive
journalists, an educational strategist, nor a rising
entrepreneur, it’s a 17-year-old high school student.
Armed with a restless dream and convinced about
the ripple effect that an inspirational story can have,
Omar is setting out to impact Egypt’s youth by doing
something everyone would love to do: meeting every
single person he has ever admired, be it celebrities or
mentors.
TECHNOLOGY
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M² Developments Launches New Living
Concept in Egypt
M² Developments announced the launch of their
flagship project M² Gardens introducing a whole
new real estate concept to the market. Catering to
the growing demand for homes in the Fifth District
of New Cairo, the gated community will offer a
unique patented concept; the trio villas to address the
challenges of increasingly expensive land prices in the
area. The three in one villas; Trio Villas offer each unit
owner a private entrance and garden, with an optional
pool. “The idea was to create three villas on top of
each other, offering the same quality and luxury buyers
are looking for, whilst splitting the cost of the land
three ways. Our concept makes villas an option for
the middle class for the first time,” Mr. Ayman Abbas,
Owner and Chairman of M² Developments said.
Schneider Electric Announces Updates And
New Name For Its Customer Care App
Users of the Customer Care app from Schneider
Electric™, are about to see exciting changes in this
on-the-job productivity tool for iOS™ and Android®
smart devices, starting with a brand new name:
mySchneider app. Among the updates to this robust
tool for electricians, panel builders, and more is the
new Tailored Services, which allows users to customize
information and options to better fit their specific job
needs. A newly added auto-complete feature saves time
by offering in-app search term suggestions.These are
the latest features to join the popular 24/7 self-service
options currently available on the app, including
the ability to search products by name or reference
number, receive product information by scanning
QR codes, and retrieve technical documents. Direct
contact with Schneider Electric experts is available in
mySchneider app either by a live, one-tap connection,
or by using the convenient “call me back” option.
MOBILE PHONES
The New Moto Z Family with Moto Mods:
Transform Your Smartphone in a Snap
Made from military aircraft-grade aluminum and
stainless steel, the stunning new Moto Z is durableyet-razor thin. It’s also incredibly powerful packing a
Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 820 processor. Moto Z
has a high-resolution 13MP camera with optical image
stabilization and laser autofocus. A water-repellant
coating means splashes or spills won’t get in your way.
With the all new revolutionary Moto Mods, you now
have the ability to transform your Moto Z into exactly
what you need it to be. Like an instant party maker
with the JBL® SoundBoost - it’s really, really loud.
Or, grab some popcorn and turn your phone into a
70-inch movie projector with the Moto Insta-Share
Projector. You can also match your phone to your own
personal style as often as you want with Style Shells.
LG Stylus 2 Plus
Delivers
Upgraded
Features For Improved
User Experience
The LG Stylus 2 Plus,
the latest edition of its
large-format Stylus series,
begins its global rollout
with its launch in Taiwan.
While the design remains
consistent with the original
LG Stylus 2, the smartphone
features significantly better
performance
than
its
original cousin. At its heart is
a faster 1.4GHz Octa-Core
processor, a sharper 5.7inch Full HD IPS display
and
higher
resolution
16MP rear camera. Other
improvements
include
more RAM and the choice
of colors: Titan, Gold and
Brown. The Stylus 2 Plus
carries over the nano-coated
stylus which provides the tactile feedback of a quality
fountain pen when writing on the screen. Using the
stylus is made even more useful with UX features such
as Quick Memo and Off Memo and Pen Keeper.
STORES
Jennyfer is Coming To Cairo!
To all young-at-heart fashion lovers, brace yourselves,
if you’ve been looking for young outfits that scream
summer, look no further. French brand Jennyfer will
be sending their fresh vibes to Cairo this summer and
it is here to stay. Jennyfer is a French brand that is
tailored for the woman who loves to look young and
cool forever. The store will be opening its first store in
Cairo on Friday June 1, 2016 in Maadi City Centre.
Miss Roberts is Now Open in Downtown
Katanya Miss Roberta a leading Italian brand in
shoes and women accessories opened their second
branch in downtown katamya showcasing a variety
of the latest in women’s Fashion in shoes and bags.
The designs are simple, exquisite yet stylish And
above all comfortable.
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CARS
Carrying Off a New Style – Nissan Reveals the NV300
Nissan has revealed the first official image of its all-new NV300 mid-sized van. Featuring styling cues from
the company’s pioneering crossover range, it is a successor to the popular Primastar and will fill the gap
between the award-winning NV200 and NV400. Nissan’s latest Emotional Geometry design language –
well-known from its class-leading as Juke, Qashqai and X-Trail crossovers – is clear to see on the NV300,
with the familiar ‘V-motion’ grille dominating the front end. Key to its appeal will be the NV300’s marketleading warranty. Unique in the segment, it’s a five-year/160,000km pan-European, manufacturer-backed
policy that’s fully transferrable to second and subsequent owners. It includes five years’ roadside assistance
cover.
Hyundai Demonstrates Luxury,
Power, and Advanced Through
Its RM 16 Concept.
With Hyundai’s record of bringing
concept cars to life as production
models, the Busan display offered a
tantalizing taste of what the company
has in store for showrooms. The
RM16 concept proved particularly
exciting for driving enthusiasts. This is
no hollow styling exercise, but rather
a highly advanced performance car,
and a working development vehicle
for technology to be included in
the planned ‘N’ sub-brand of highperformance cars. The concept is the
latest in Hyundai’s Project RM (Racing
Midship) series, following the previous RM14 and RM15 concepts, further developing their high-performance
engineering in the form of a mid-engine, lightweight, high-performance two-seat concept.
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TATWEER MISR SIGNS A
PROTOCOL WITH AHL
-MASR FOUNDATION TO
COOPERATE IN ITS SAFE
VILLAGE PROJECT.
THE WORLD’S MOST
EXCITING FOOTBALLER,
PAUL POGBA, IS THE STAR
OF THE LATEST FIRST NEVER
FOLLOWS FILM FROM
ADIDAS, WHICH LAUNCHED
AHEAD OF HIS COUNTRY’S
OPENING GAME IN THE
UEFA EURO 2016TM.
EMIRATES AIRLINE, HELD ITS
CABIN CREW RECRUITMENT
OPEN DAY FOR POTENTIAL
FEMALE CABIN CREW
MEMBERS ON THE 14TH OF
JUNE 2016.
IN THEIR INITIATIVE TO FIGHT
HUNGER, CAREEM RAISES
EGP 20,000, ALL MADE
DIRECTLY THROUGH USAGE
OF CAREEM’S CAR SERVICE
APPLICATION.
SHERATON MIRAMAR
EL GOUNA EARNS 2016
TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE
OF EXCELLENCE.
EMIRATES NBD EGYPT
DONATES EGP 5 MILLION TO
PROVIDE 200,000 BOOKS AS
PART OF ‘READING NATION’
CAMPAIGN.
FAIRMONT NILE CITY’S
RESTAURANTS EARN
2016 TRIPADVISOR’S
“CERTIFICATE OF
EXCELLENCE”.
HILTON WORLDWIDE IN
EGYPT PARTICIPATES IN
THE COMPANY’S LARGEST
ANNUAL GLOBAL CAREER
INITIATIVE.
CHIVAS EXTRA WAS
LAUNCHED IN CAIRO WITH
A VERY EXCLUSIVE AFFAIR
IN LE DUPLEX.
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IMAGE HELD ARTS-MART
EXHIBITION IN CELEBRATION
OF ITS OPENING IN
ALMAZA, HELIOPOLIS.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
CAIRO AT THE FIRST
RESIDENCE EARNS 2016
TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE
OF EXCELLENCE.
HYUNDAI AFRICA AND
MIDDLE EAST HAS BEEN
DEMONSTRATING THE
COMPANY’S HIGHPERFORMANCE AND
HIGH-TECH CREDENTIALS
AT THE 2016 BUSAN
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR
SHOW IN SOUTH KOREA.
JUHAYNA AND FAWRY
TO SIGN COOPERATION
PROTOCOL TO FACILITATE
THE COLLECTION
PROCESS FROM
COMPANY’S AGENTS.
LENOVO ANNOUNCES
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL
YEAR 2015/16 RESULTS, WITH
SOLID CORE PC BUSINESS
AND STABLE PROFIT ,
EVEN AS INTERNAL AND
EXTERNAL CHALLENGES HIT
REVENUE.
INTERCONTINENTAL
HOTELS GROUP EGYPT
RECEIVES EGYPT’S
LEADING HOTEL GROUP
2016 AWARD FROM
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS.
MAJID AL FUTTAIM IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE IN EGYPT
HOSTS THE MALL OF EGYPT
CAREER DAY.
WITH NOTHING MORE THAN
TWO LG CORDZERO™
CANISTER VACUUM
CLEANERS STRAPPED TO
HER BACK, PROFESSIONAL
ROCK CLIMBER SIERRA
BLAIR-COYLE SUCCESSFULLY
SCALED THE SIDE OF A
140-METER HIGH-RISE
BUILDING.
CAIRO MARRIOTT, A
PROUD PARTNER OF AHL
MASR FOR MAJIDA EL
ROUMI CONCERT.
NETFLIX HOSTED AN
INTRODUCTORY MEETING
WITH EGYPTIAN MEDIA
TO BECOME BETTER
ACQUAINTED WITH BOTH
ENGLISH AND ARABIC
MEDIA IN THE REGION.
QNB GROUP, A LEADING
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND
AFRICA, ANNOUNCED THAT
IT HAS COMPLETED THE
ACQUISITION OF 99.81%
STAKE IN FINANSBANK A.
IN TURKEY.
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS
GROUP CAIRO CITYSTARS
DONATES FOOD SUPPLIES TO
VILLAGES IN SAKKARA.
NEW RITZ-CARLTON
WEBSITE BRINGS A WORLD
OF TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
TO LIFE BY WAY OF A
FULLY IMMERSIVE ONLINE
EXPERIENCE.
UBER ROLLS OUT CASH
PAYMENT OPTION TO
100% OF EGYPT RIDERS,
AFTER THE SUCCESS OF ITS
TESTING PHASE.
BAHEYA HOSPITAL, WITH
THE EGYPTIAN RED
CRESCENT AND NOVARTIS,
LAUNCH EGYPT’S FIRST
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
PROGRAM FOR BREAST
CANCER PATIENTS.
SOUQ.COM LAUNCHES
A NEW PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE EGYPTIAN
COMMUNICATION AND
MOBILE SYNDICATE,
OPENING NEW VIRTUAL
MARKETS TO MOBILE
DEALERS THROUGH
SOUQ’S ONLINE
PLATFORMS.
SEMIRAMIS
INTERCONTINENTAL
CAIRO AWARDED 2016
WINNING WAYS IN FOOD
& BEVERAGE
RECOGNIZED AS A TOP
PERFORMING FOOD &
BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT.
THE SWEDISH NATIONAL
DAY WAS CELEBRATED WITH
APPROPRIATE STYLE WITH A
BAR SERVING UP SPECIAL
ABSOLUT COCKTAILS
AND A STUNNING LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT.
SHERATON MONTAZAH
HOTEL HAS INVITED 50
ORPHANS TO A FUN-FILLED
RAMADAN IFTAR AT TABIA
BALLROOM, AS PART OF
ITS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
EFFORTS.
NILE RADIO PRODUCTIONS
HOSTED THEIR ANNUAL IFTAR
FOR THIS YEAR AT THE CAIRO
MARRIOTT HOTEL AT THE
HISTORIC AIDA BALLROOM.
“EGYGAB” DEVELOPMENTS
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ORGANIZING AN
EDUCATIONAL VISIT
INCLUDING A TEAM WORK
SPECIALIZED FOR THE EARLY
DETECTION OF BREAST
CANCER
SAMSUNG LAUNCHED
INNOVATIVE KEEP RAMADAN
SHINING CAMPAIGN
ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST
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Uptown Cairo Brings Back its
Sensational Ramadan Nights
Once again, this Ramadan, Uptown Cairo’s Clubhouse
brings you its sensational Ramadan Nights. Experience in
an incomparable atmosphere amid Uptown Cairo’s rolling
greens with majestic views of the Golf. Enjoy entertainment
on weeknights and special performances by Cairo’s top
musicians on weekends. Indulge in mouth-watering food
selection and watch your favorite shows and matches on
mega screen. Add to that, an exceptional shisha experience
with an additional option of private pergolas that will, all
together, promise you the ultimate Ramadan experience.
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Cairo Fashion Festival Season 6
Back with another bigger fashion season was Cairo Fashion
Festival, brought to you by Huwaei P9/ P9 Plus, which
hosted the sixth edition of the country’s biggest fashion
event in the comforting home of Cairo Festival City Mall
for a day dedicated to celebrating art, while giving the
glammed up guests a night to remember.
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Exclusive Pre- Ramadan
Experience at Conrad Cairo
Conrad Cairo held an exclusive dining event for its media and press
partners at Jayda Restaurant to sample Conrad Cairo’s oriental Iftar
specialties and Ramadan offerings. The invitees enjoyed the Ramadan
charming atmosphere and the delicious Lebanese Iftar specialties at
Jayda open air restaurant, in addition to the Shisha flavours served
overlooking the Nile and the oriental takht which provided a perfect
setting to enjoy Ramadan social evenings in style. They expressed
their admiration for the place and their excitement to spending
extraordinary Iftar and Sohour experiences during Ramadan at
Conrad Cairo.
Media and Press Iftar at Holiday Inn
Cairo Citystars
To thank all key journalists and media partners for their
unlimited support and effort throughout the year, Holiday
Inn Cairo Citystars hosted the annual media Iftar at The Pool
Garden. Iftar was followed by Shisha, Ramadan drinks and
pastries by the pool. All the invitees expressed their admiration
for the warm welcome and the great service. The good vibes and
delicious Egyptian food made it impossible for anyone to leave
without a smile across their face.
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Som3a Basha Hosts a Nostalgic
Ramadan Night to Remember!
The Cairo Marriott & Omar El Khayyam Casino held
its annual customer sohour at Som3a Basha. Set in the
heart of the Patio, at the khedivial gardens of the palace
and splendid marble fountains, Som3a Basha enabled
the crowd to experience nostalgia with Ayamna El Helwa
band sending glorious vibes. The Sohour was attended
by a selective group of publishers and media personnel
representing the top media scene in Egyptin addition to
loyal hotel customers.
Orange’s Annual Sohour
Gathering
Orange hosted its annual Sohour gathering in a fun-filled
ambiance. Attendees included prominent media figures, where
they enjoyed Ramadan’s authentic vibes and mouthwatering
delights.
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Starwood Egypt’s
Annual Ramadan Media
Sohour Event
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Egypt lately organized a
special Media sohour in honor of all media journalists/
bloggers & influencers who gave support to its hotels all
over Egypt and helped enhance the business through
mutual cooperation and constant collaboration and
support throughout 2016.The Ramadan Sohour that was
organized at Shahrazad tent around the pool terrace at
Le Meridien Cairo Airport has been attended by a large
number of key media personnel.
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski
held a luscious oriental Sohour by
it’s stunning pool
Around 500 media, celebrities press figures & business partners
attended this special event and enjoyed the breath taking view
along with what you can easily describe as the best cuisine
in town. During Sohour, the guests enjoyed an oriental
Moulid theme where they were entertained by live music and
performances and many of them had the chance to win valuable
prizes from Kempinski Hotels around the globe.
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Dusit Thani LakeView Sohour
Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo hosted a remarkable Sohour
whereby the hotel’s corporate clients, travel agents and top
media guests came together to experience an exquisite Sohour
at Dusit’s Tanoura Tent. Guests enjoyed an amazing ambiance
overlooking the pool while savoring delectable sohour delights,
oriental grills, wide range of flavored shisha and enjoyed the
tunes of Takht Sharky in addition to the famous Tanoura
show. Football fans had the chance to watch the Euro 2016 live
at Tanoura tent.
Sonesta Hotel, Tower & casino –
Cairo hosted its Annual Ramadan
Sohour
In a very special Ramadan ambiance, Sonesta Hotel, Tower
& Casino hosted a memorable Sohour gathering. The night
was enhanced by the vocals of our star at (MBC THE VOICE
kids) Suhaila Bahgat. All of our honored guests had enjoyed
the tasty selection of traditional sohour dishes, special Shisha
flavors and the entertaining live entertainment.
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Launch of Welad El Zawaat
at the Clubhouse Terrace at the
JW Marriot Cairo
This Ramadan, JW Marriott Hotel Cairo pulled off all
the stops for the launch of Welad El Zawaat. The city’s
socialites were invited to a lavish sohour at the clubhouse
Terrace. The launch party featured a toothsome
Lebanese dishes, delectable desserts and endless range
of flavored Shisha, in addition to the entertaining
live performance of the authentic Takhat. Guests
enjoyed different kinds of entertainment including:
Backgammon, Xbox and screened Euro cup matches.
A Remarkable Sohour at JW
Marriot Cairo
JW Marriott Cairo hosted a grand Sohour for its
regular patrons who included top Corporate Accounts,
Travel agents, Media figures and JW Charms Ladies
Society celebrating the great achievements for the year
2016. The Sohour was held at Layaly Mirage with the
breathtaking views of “The Beach”. Invitees enjoyed the
exquisite tastes of hot and cold mezzas, oriental grills,
delectable desserts and an endless range of flavored
shisha. In addition to live performance of the famous
singer Bahaa Sultan.
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