Architect Shahira Fahmy Wins Tamayouz Excellence Award 2019

Nancy Hadi, The First Egyptian Goodwill Ambassador for Uganda Tourism in Egypt

Monday September 2, 2019

For the first time, ten Egyptian policewomen joined the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations announced on Wednesday, August 28. The female officers are assigned along with their male colleagues to patrols, escorts, protect of personnel, and securing UN facilities.…continue reading…

Wednesday August 28, 2019                   By: Alexandra Kinias

Believing in the healing powers of laughter, Dr. Ute Devika Meinel, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, initiated a movement called Cairo Laughers. For two years, Devika together with a group of her students, offered laughter sessions for free at Al Azhar Park every Friday morning. Many people attended with the sole purpose of laughing. “Laughing is the most precious thing in life. It gives me a tremendous joy to get people to laugh out long and loud in groups.” Dr. Ute Devika Meinel tells WoE….continue reading…

Monday August 26, 2019                        By: Nihal Samir 

Egyptian 26-year-old Amira Essam attempted to break the male monopoly over some professions, change the society’s view of women, and prove to the whole world that women can carry out any job and succeed just like men, through becoming the first female CNC Lathe instructor in Egypt.…continue reading….

Saturday June 29, 2019                         By: Sherine Radwan

Egyptian architect and the International Ambassador of Design, Dalia Sadany, received the Golden Award at the International “A’ Design Award & Competition” in Italy for her latest project, The Cyber Security Museum. The first qualitative museum in Egypt, is located at the Greek Campus in Cairo. It embodies the idea that ancient Egyptians were the first to develop the science of knowledge security, the basis of what became known today as IT Security.…continue reading…

Sunday August 25, 2019

Forbes Middle East featured Eight Egyptian women, owners of five brands, on its first annual ranking of inspirational women behind Middle Eastern brands. Full List….. ...continue reading….

Monday August 19, 2019                               By: Eman Ahmed

With passion for painting and a talent in special effects makeup, Body Artist Basma Shahin is revolutionizing the art scene in Egypt through her 3D human canvases. A graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2019, Shahin had worked as a cinematic makeup artists on the set of some short movies and plays. While in college, she developed a passion for Body Art, and started studying the works of western artists in this field…..continue reading…

More Than Just Your Cinderella: Beyond Soad Hosny’s Classic Tale

Friday June 21, 2019                By: Lara Ahmed

If there ever was an actress who could rightfully claim the title of Egypt’s sweetheart, she would be, without any challenge, the late, Soad Hosny. Dubbed as Cinderella of Egyptian Cinema, Hosny is more than just a pretty face or a sad story. She radiated confidence, and starred in over 80 movies….continue reading…

Wednesday June 19, 2019                       By: WoE

Plastic, the scourge of the oceans and the imminent danger to marine life; It’s dangerous impact on the planet has reached a critical point. And while we are absorbed in our daily lives, we tend to forget that with even a minimum effort, we can make a difference and help combat this epidemic. Each one of us can play an important role to save our plant, simply by…continue reading…

Friday May 31, 2019                  WoE Staff

Associated Press investigative reporter Maggie Michael and photojournalist Nariman El-Mofty won the 2019 Michael Kelly Award for their extensive coverage of the conflict in Yemen. This award comes one month after they won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for the same reporting. The Michael Kelly Award, sponsored by the Atlantic Media Company, is awarded for “the fearless pursuit and expression of truth”; the prize is $25,000 for the winners.  Michael and Mofty are the first Egyptians to win both prizes….continue reading…

Saturday May 18, 2019                             By: Kismat Mokhtar

“My childhood dream to become a teacher not only lived with me through my adult life, but it also grew and evolved.   Deep in my heart, I knew it was more than just becoming a teacher. I wanted to open a kindergarten, a nursery school for children,” said Co-founder and Managing Director of Esparanza Nursery School, Bouthaina Al Agizi, to WoE. After graduating with a degree in mass communication from the AUC in Cairo, Agizi worked as a TV producer for Reuters.…continue reading…

Saturday May 4, 2019                       By: Lara Ahmed

Zeinat Sedki (1912-1978) cheered up every scene she played in. Her humorous lines have been tattooed in the Egyptian culture. They are still used by Egyptians in their everyday language, even four decades after her death. She played roles in over 150 movies, but never of the lead character. She appeared alongside movie icons such as Faten Hamama, Shadia, Hend Rostom and Ismail Yaseen to name a few...continue reading…

Friday May 3, 2019                    WoE

Today marks the 32^nddeath anniversary of Dalida – a tragic suicide of a diva at 54. Dalid committed suicide on the night of May 2, 1987 in her apartment in Paris. Born as Yolanda Gigliotti in Cairo in 1933 to a family of Italian immigrants, Dalida grew up in the neighborhood of Shubra. Her father worked as the principal violinist for the Cairo Opera.…continue reading…

Thursday May 2, 2019                   By: Alexandra Kinias

The life of Ghalia Mahmoud (Set Ghalia) transformed overnight when her fairy godmother sprinkled her with sparkly dust of luck. The sensational Egyptian chef works on a tight schedule juggling the responsibilities of her newly opened restaurant. When not managing it, she is at her kitchen studio filming news episodes for her cooking show which airs on her YouTube channel…… .…continue reading…

Monday April 29, 2019                     By: WoE

Dancer, choreographer and dance educator, Karima MANSOUR, Founder of MAAT Contemporary Dance Company, has been selected by the Executive Council of the International Theater Institute ITI to write the message for the International Dance Day. This global event is celebrated worldwide since its creation in 1982, on April 29, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), the creator of modern ballet….continue reading…

Monday April 29, 2019                        By: Alexandra Kinias

Art has a healing therapy. Whether you are an art connoisseur or an artist, wandering through an art gallery or producing your own art, a colorful painting or a unique design will have a therapeutic and soothing effect on you. But for the young passionate artist and entrepreneur Nourhan Elnemr, art is not merely strokes of a brush or a home decorative accessory, but also a social responsibility….continue reading…

Tuesday April 16, 2019                    – Women of Egypt

Associated Press investigative reporter Maggie Michael and photojournalist Nariman El-Mofty won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting, for their extensive coverage of the conflict in Yemen. The Pulitzer Prize is American journalism’s most prestigious honor. The award was established in 1917 by publisher Joseph Pulitzer to honor the achievements of outstanding journalists….continue reading…

Monday April 14, 2019                   `By: Women of Egypt

On April 8, Lieutenant General Elias Rodriguez Filho, commander of the DRC peacekeeping force, honored Lieutenant Colonel Sherihan Aboul Khair Roushdy Mohamed by awarding her the United Nations (UN) Medal. The medal parade ceremony was held at the force headquarters in the town of Goma, located east of Congo….continue reading...

Sunday April 7, 2019                        ــ By: Alexandra Kinias

Every little girl’s dream is to become a princess. Some actually believe they are. They dress up like one, watch princesses’ movies, know their names by heart, and even have playdates with other princesses. They buy their products, eat their cakes, wear their crowns, and then they grow up and princesses become part of their childhood memories. Nourhan Rabie was not an exception. She also loved to dress up like Disney princesses…..continue reading…

Thursday March 21, 2019                    By: Riham Shendy

As an intercultural couple living in the United States of America, my husband and I share strong aspirations to raise our children connected to their roots. It was important to us that our children spoke our mother-tongues to be able to communicate with their families and recognize and embrace their cultural heritages. Not to mention that being multilingual in a world that has become increasingly competitive would serve them well, especially ...continue reading….

Tuesday March 5, 2010                              By: Alexandra Kinias

While it might sound redundant repeating that Egypt was the cradle of civilizations, the matter of fact is Egyptian history dates back to five thousand years. And as the world raves about Egypt, its culture, history and identity, many Egyptians not only have taken it for granted, but some are dissociating themselves from it and adopting other alien identities; forgetting that the Egyptian uniqueness was born from the cultural diversity that had woven its rich fabric.…continue reading…

Tuesday February 19, 2019                    By: Alexandra Kinias

Along the banks of the Nile, where the great Egyptian civilization flourished, substantial historic evidence indicates that essential oils and herbal medicines were discovered, developed and used in Egypt over 5,000 years ago. Ancient Egyptians used essential oils, aromatic incense and perfume in their everyday lives for medicinal, religious and cosmetic purposes. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the lotus flower essence was even believed to help in the resurrection….continue reading….

Wednesday February 13, 2019               By: Nahed Nasr – WoE – Al Ahram Weekly

The fourth Thoth Festival opened on 26 October, 2019 at New Hermopolis, a non-profit development founded by Mervat Abdel-Nasser in the town of Tuna Al-Gebel, the site of the necropolis of Khmun (aka Hermopolis Magna). This was the western part of the ancient city named after Hermes, the Greek incarnation of the Egyptian god Thoth, whose eastern part is present-day Al-Ashmunein, not far from another important ancient site, Al-Amarna. New Hermopolis is 20km from the city of Mallawi and within the jurisdiction of the Mallawi municipality in the governorate of Minya, and its aim is to fuel cultural and economic activity in Middle Egypt...continue reading…

Monday February 11, 2019               ًBy: Hadeer Taha

HOW EXERCISE, DETERMINATION AND COMMITMENT CHANGED PIXY SHAHROUR’S LIFE

“Your daughter is diabetic.” This is how it all started. Nineteen years ago, when I was 9, my family and I learned that I have diabetes. I will never forget how shocked my parents were when the doctor told them the news. They both started crying at the doctor’s office and I didn’t have a clue why. All that I understood was that I was sick and I had to take an injection in my abdomen to get better.…continue reading…

Saturday January 26, 2019

Nour Elzeny, General Manager Corporate Communication at Suez Canal Bank, was awarded among the top 50 influential women in Egypt for her professional, academic and social contributions. She received the award from Hala El Said, Minister of Social Solidarity in a ceremony organized by Amwal Alghad magazine. The ceremony was…continue reading…

Monday January 21, 2019

Press Release by HRH King Ahmed Fouad II – Copied from HRH’s Official Page

Almost 80 years after the wedding of Princess Fawzia,daughter of King Fouad I; Princess Fawzia, the daughter of King Fouad II got married. On the one hand, there were some coincidental similarities between the festivities that reflected the traditions of the family. On the other hand, there were contradictions that reflected the difference in time…continue reading…

Wednesday January 16, 2019                             By: Kismat Mokhtar

While cultures and traditions of immigrants in the west are easier to preserve, their heritage languages become more challenging for the new generations to learn, even when spoken at home; Arab Americans are no exception. Despite their immersion in the culture, the efforts by Arab American parents to teach Arabic to their children are often wasted. The influence of school, friends and life outside the house is stronger. As children grow older, they become recipients of the language….continue reading…

Tuesday December 26, 2019                 By: Egyptian Streets

She was the lady of the Arab screen – a woman with charm, sophistication, and elegance, captivating the audience with her sweet voice and raw emotions. He, on the other hand, was a global nomad – living a very mobile and international lifestyle that eventually dragged him into the miseries of loneliness.

For Michel Chalhoub, or better known as Omar Sharif, Faten Hamama symbolized not only love, but belonging. She came from his own homeland, Egypt, born into a…continue reading…

Wednesday December 12, 2018

Rahma Khaled’s dream of becoming a television host came true when Egyptian dmc TV channel offered her a job to co-host their morning show “8:00 O’clock” on Tuesdays. This job opportunity came a week short of her first appearance on Al Ghad Channel on December 3^rd, when she was invited to co-host a live segment on their morning show, in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Special Needs.…continue reading…

Wednesday December 5, 2018                         By: Egyptian Streets

Egyptian handball coach and player Heba Ali is the first Egyptian to train a foreign team by becoming the coach of the Australian women’s national handball team. In Egypt, the Egyptian Federation of the game usually hires a foreign coaching expert, given that they have the appropriate experience, to manage the technical affairs of the national team and develop their skills...continue reading …

Monday November 19, 2019                              By: Egyptian Streets

When one thinks of the Suez Crisis, images often come to mind of male soldiers fighting the battle while the women were weeping or treating the soldiers from injuries. Yet this was not the case.

In 1956, following the joint Israeli-French-British attack against Egypt, Egyptians went out to volunteer to fight in resistance in massive numbers, including both men and women in different ages.…continue reading…

Saturday November 17, 2018              By: WOE Staff

With their commitment to women empowerment around the world and to bring change to their lives, L’Oréal supports, sponsors and partners with women programs and organizations, to accomplish this mission. The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science recognizes accomplished women researchers, to encourage more young women to enter the profession. For their distinguished accomplishments, three Egyptian scientists received the 2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award…continue reading …

Thursday November 1, 2018        By: Photojournalist Mohamed Hakim

Mariam’s husband abandoned her seven years ago with no source of income. She had just given birth to her second son Karas, who is now in third grade. It wasn’t easy for the single mother in the conservative governorate of Minia in Upper Egypt to support her two sons. Inevitably, she sent her eldest son, Nour, who was just a child, to work in a carpenter shop. For five years, Nour was the breadwinner of the family.…continue reading…

Friday October 5, 2016                       By: Egyptian Streets

The Egyptian identity has gone through many phases. From the times of Ancient Egypt to the influence of the Christian Coptic and Islamic civilisations, the question of what constitutes as ‘Egyptian’ is still very confusing.

Egyptian dance, for instance, is often attributed to whirling dervishes, stick-fighting, and belly dance. It is not so common that one hears of famous ballet dancers as they do in Moscow or Paris. Yet in the 1950s and 60s, the ballet industry faced its first boom with the rise of Soviet influence and the vast cultural revolution that was taking place at the time….continue reading…

Wednesday September 19, 2018                     By: Digital Arabia Network

Deeply rooted in family and Egypt, Heba and Yasmine Aguib in their pursuit of excellence are leaving their mark on two continents by breaking through cultural and gender barriers. A strong and supportive family, excellent German education and technology, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge and innovation were the ideal combination for the innumerable achievements the “Dynamic Duo” has accomplished thus far...continue reading…

Sunday September 16                         By: Kismat Mokhtar

“My coach said I run like a girl. I said if he ran a little faster, he could too.” – Mia Hamm.

As the image of girls in male dominated sports is changing from merely cheerleaders to girls who are cheered at, Farida Salem is also taking major steps towards materializing her dream of opening a football academy for girls in Egypt. After endless years of battling cultural, social, and most importantly, gender stereotypes, the football player and coach, has finally succeeded to engrave her name in the national and international sport arena.…continue reading …

Thursday July 2, 2018                             By: Dina Al Mahdy

Inspired by Berlin ArtParasites—a German social media art platform dedicated to publishing English quotes and excerpts from great literary chef d’oeuvres— visual artist Israa El-Naggar and her colleague Mohamed Gamal, author, and founder of Kotobna, a self-publishing platform, launched Cairo Mockingbird, in November 2015, to promote art, reading, and writing. The only difference between the two is that most of the works shared on Cairo Mockingbirdare by Arab writers and artists….. continue reading ….

ُThursday August 30, 2018

Dr. Manal Awad Mikhail was appointed governor of Damietta, to become the second ever female governor in Egypt. The first was Nadia Abdou who was appointed governor of Beheira in 2017…. continue reading …

Sunday August 26, 2018                    By – Kismat Mokhtar

Dubbed as Star of the Orient by her fans, Umm Kulthum (1889 or 1904 – 1973) is recognized as the most renowned and influential Egyptian and Arab musician in the twentieth century. Forty-five years after her death, she had secured her position as an eternal legend…. continue reading …

Monday August 13, 2018       By: Fadi Tawfik

In recent years, entrepreneurs have dominated the realm of innovation. In fact, some may even argue that we are living in the golden age for entrepreneurship. When taking a closer look at those entrepreneurs, it becomes evident that most of them founded their business to fill a void they felt was needed. Young entrepreneurs tend to surprise us the most. To be creative at a young age is one thing, and to establish a business is quite another. Nevertheless, Zeina Soliman, founder of Reconstructed, was able to overcome the challenges she encountered due to her young age and executed her innovative startup idea… continue reading …

Saturday June 16, 2018                       By: Women of Egypt Staff

In a historic victory for Egyptian women, 8 female minsters were appointed in the new government that was formed on Thursday June 14^th. The new Prime Minster, Mostafa Madbouly, appointed two more females to the cabinet, raising the overall number of the female ministers to 8, and a total representation of 25 percent of the cabinet.... continue reading …

Sunday May 20, 2018                             By: Alexandra Kinias

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

The idea of traveling the world captured Menna Shahin’s imagination ever since she could remember. “As a little girl, I dreamt about exploring the world, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures,” Shahin said. But it wasn’t easy for her to fulfil her dream. Traveling was not among her conservative family’s pastime activities. Traveling alone was not an option. Shahin never gave up. She fought fiercely for what she believed was her right…. continue reading …

Saturday May 12, 2018                    By: Alexandra Kinias

Wissam Fahmy’s presence filled Al Hanager Art Center with positive energy. At 79, the prominent Egyptian artist is still active, maybe not as much in producing new art work, but she still organizes her own shows and attend exhibitions by various artists; continuing the journey she started more than 5 decades ago…. continue reading …

Wednesday April 25, 2018

On April 17, 2018, in celebration of National Volunteer Weekin Canada, Dr. Dahlia Mostafa received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.  She was awarded the medal by Her Excellency the Right Honorable Julie Payette, Governor General of CanadaGovernor General of Canada and Representative of Her Majesty The Queen…. ..continue reading …

Saturday April 14, 2018                              By: WOE Team

Egyptian visual researcher and photographer Heba Khamis, 29, won first prize in the Contemporary Issues Stories, in the 2018 World Press Photo contest. Khamis’s photo was selected from entries by 4,548 photographers, from around the world. She’s the first Egyptian female photographer to win this award… continue reading …

Wednesday February 28, 2018      By: Alexandra Kinias

Honeymoons are among the most romantic experiences for newly-weds. However, Nourhan Refaei and her husband Amr Gouda didn’t pick a tropical island with exotic beaches, or other dream destinations like most honeymooners. Instead, they packed their gear and hiked the Italian Alps. That should not come as a surprise from the couple who is passionate about hiking…. continue reading …. 

Saturday February 17, 2018        By – Radwa Hosny

Today, February 17th, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary Egyptian singer and actress Laila Mourad. Although Mourad’s career was cut short by her early retirement, at the age of 37, her songs and movies still captivate millions of her lovers in Egypt and around the Arab world. The daughter of a cantor and a Jewish convert to Islam, Lilian Ibrahim Zaki Mordecai, who later took the stage name Laila Murad, was born on February 17, 1918…. continue reading ….

Sunday February 11, 2018

On January 16th, 2018, Jomana Ismail and her team members embarked on the “Crossing Egypt Challenge”. The team of 4 young athletes crossed Egypt on foot from Aswan to Cairo in 23 days, to raise awareness on population growth. The challenge was sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Royal Norwegian Embassy, Ministry of Youth and other private companies…. continue reading …

Monday February 5, 2018

The yoga revolution that’s gaining momentum across the world, is spilling over in Egypt. The stressful lifestyle most Egyptians live and the frustrations they encounter on daily basis have contributed to its growing popularity. More people are resorting to yoga for mental relaxation and inner peace. Some do it as stress reliever while others do it for meditation, or wellness to improve their strength, balance and flexibility. Certified Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor Aia Faham was introduced to yoga during her journey of self-discovery. …. continue reading ….

Sunday January 28, 2018

When the brothers Mohamed and Ali Reda formed their Folkdance Troop in the late fifties, they travelled across Egypt to capture the essence of the communities around the country. Their travels reached the most remote oases and nomadic tribes. They documented their costumes and music and studied their choreography. Their creations were outstanding. The government sent them in world tours to exhibit their productions, which depicted the immense cultural diversity that spans across Egypt…. continue reading ….

Saturday January 20, 2017       By: Alexandra Kinias

Faten Hamama’s movies shaped the lives of women in Egypt and the Arab world for decades. Her death in 2015 marked the end of an era that many romanticized with. Her movies evoke nostalgia to another life long gone. A life that many had witnessed first-hand while others lived it through her black and white movies. She was Egypt’s ambassador of la belle époque… continue reading 

Thursday – January 18, 2018        By: WOE Team

Artist Omaima Alseesi is hosting an exhibition at Nahdet Misr Gallery – Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum from January 11th – 21st, 2018, named “Hekayat Al-Ghandoura,” (Tales of A Pretty Woman).  Tales of Al-Ghandoura” is a women-themed exhibition. Through more than 45 oil paintings on canvas, Omaima tells various stories about women. She also reflects through her brush and warm and vibrant colors women internal beauty and how they adapt to their hard surroundings through their optimistic perception of life…. continue reading …

Wednesday January 10, 2018         By: WOE Team

Egypt, the cradle of civilization continues to cast its magical spell on its visitors. Over the centuries, its beauty and glory, the warmth of its sun and people, its diverse culture and landscape, mystical deserts, breathtaking Nile and green farmlands inspired artist, photographers and poets from around the world. For many, Egypt became their homeland of choice… continue reading …..

Friday January 5, 2018       By: Jaylan El Shazly

Imagine living in the middle of a forest in Kenya, surrounded by wildlife and locals who speak a language that is completely foreign to you.  You spend your days walking, up to 30 kilometers, to explore the area, search for lions, and meet locals who are surprised to see you. ‘We didn’t know foreigners could walk!’ said the locals when they encountered Dr. Leela Hazzah, on one of her many treks in the area… continue reading ….

Saturday, December 23, 2017
By: Haitham Mohamed and Mohamed Farid

Yara Shalaby, 33, has become the first professional female rally driver in the country, winning several races of the 25 she has participated in, and overcoming stereotypes of what a woman can or cannot do with a car in Egypt… continue reading ….

Thursday December 14, 2017        By: Alexandra Kinias

A reporter once asked me, if I could have dinner with one Egyptian woman, dead or alive, who would it be? My instant response was Doria Shafik.

Doria died when I was 11-years-old. She ended her life by ‘plunging to her death’ out of her balcony at the age of 67. I never heard of her before her death, and I am ashamed to admit, I didn’t learn about her accomplishments until decades later…. continue reading ….

Wednesday December 6, 2017         By: Nada Reda El Kharbotly

Friday August 18, 2017
By: Jaylan El Shazly

With the soaring rates of sexual harassment in Egypt, Schirin Salem, together with her friend Emmeline Lavender, launched Igmadi (Be Strong) Initiative in 2014, to empower women to stand up against harassment through Zumba fitness and Wen-Do self-defense training. With the series of events they organized across Egypt, Igmadi has since grown into a full-blown phenomenon. In spite of growing up in Germany, Salem had always been aware of sexual harassment. She experienced it during her visits to Egypt….. continue reading …

Thursday August 10, 2017

In Rome, the heart of arts and culture of the Renaissance, thirteen Egyptian women from “Art Without Borders” will be featuring their work in their debut international exhibition.

Organized by Shereen Badr, “Art Without Borders – Italy” will take place in “Spazio Cerere” gallery in Rome on Saturday August 12th, 2017 at 19:30 pm, under the Aegis of World Federation of UNESCO and Zervas Art organization.
The exhibition will also include a live workshop…. continue reading ….

Saturday July 22, 2017
By Alexandra Kinias

While many  women her age dream of their prince charming, wedding gowns and nurseries, Hadia Abdel Fattah dreams of safer streets and workplaces for women, gender equality, and women empowerment. At the age of twenty-nine, she is a face of women advocacy. Her life, time and efforts are dedicated to various women issues. On top of her priorities is the fight against sexual harassment. As a woman who encountered sexual harassment at a young age, like most Egyptian women, it became personal….. continue reading ….

Saturday July 15, 2017

Egyptian American women are active members of the society. Professionally, they work in every field. You find them as judges, politicians, doctors, lawyers, accountants, university professors, teachers, academics, heads of corporations, entrepreneurs, babysitters, supermarket workers, waitresses in restaurants and owners of private businesses. They are proud of both their heritage and of their adoptive country where they chose to live and raise their families. And while they are all living the American dream, they are always nostalgic to the heartwarming memories of their earlier lives… continue reading .

Friday June 23, 2017
By: Alexandra Kinias

Women empowerment is not a favorable subject of discussion in Middle Eastern countries, and women born and raised in these misogynist societies live in perpetual struggle to achieve tangible results.

Recently, I was asked by a young woman about Huda Shaarawi’s (1887 – 1947) accomplishments. What I first thought was a cynical question, turned out to be a real serious one. It was shocking to learn that … continue reading ….

June 3, 2017
By: Habiba Elhady

The number of women home-based small businesses in Egypt is on the rise. The declining economic situation has contributed to the influx of work-at-home moms, but many corporate employees are also leaving behind lucrative jobs to a more relaxing work environment.  Sarah Arram, founder of Bakeaholics, a leading cake decorating company, knows exactly the stress, the long hours, and the mental drain associated with the corporate environment. She’s has been there, done that….. continue reading …

Saturday April 13, 2017
By Alexandra Kinias

Mariam Farag’s busy schedule is overflowing. You may catch her between meetings, in an airport travelling around the Middle East, visiting a refugee camp, an orphanage or a project she is leading, speaking at conferences advocating and promoting Arab youth start their business, or support those who are already running one. She is always on a mission with one goal in mind; the empowerment, development and betterment of the lives of Arab women, children and youth, especially the underprivileged ones… continue reading …. 

Saturday April 22, 2017
By: Alexandria Kinias

They are Movers & Shakers and Decision Makers

From North America, to Europe, to Australia, Egyptian women are holding leading  positions in politics, business and entertainment…. continue reading ….

Tuesday April 11, 2017

Saturday April 8, 2017
By: Habiba Elhady

Singer and songwriter Malak Ghanem released her debut album, Circus, in the winter of 2016. She has also released, since then, six live video performances. Her latest video of her original Rule the World, recorded with Ottawa initiative Shot in the Dark, has received over 90,000 views in Canada, the U.S., Egypt and the Emirates, from current … continue reading.

Thursday January 18, 2016
By: Iman Refaat

“All dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”  ~ Walt Disney.

It was a matter of courage, the lack of it, to be precise, that held me back from pursuing my dream. I wanted to write a novel in English, but neither my French education nor my degree in Mass Communication matched up to this dream. My inner voice, my worst enemy, interrupted every fantasy I had to become a novelist, continuously reminding me that I neither had the …. continue reading …

Egyptian women are pushing the boundaries in unprecedented ways. Their achievements and successes are dominating the daily news.They are breaking down barriers, challenging social and cultural taboos, and their impressive accomplishments are shaping and changing the world for many other women. We are honoring fifty of these amazing, revolutionaries, visionary, creative, brave women, in hope to inspire, influence and empower more women to follow suit…. continue reading … 

Opera in Egypt and the Mezzosoprano Prodigy: Farrah ElDibany

– Written by Nadeen ElFekky and Maryam Meshal –
Sunday October 2, 2016

 Farrah ElDibany is among many Egyptian opera singers who have gained international acclaim. Farrah’s success story of international fame was topped by her acceptance at the prestigious Young Artist Program at the ‘Acadèmie de l’Opera Nationale de Paris”, the biggest Opera House worldwide. She is the first Egyptian resident in the prominent opera house, chosen as one of the 5 finest singers out of over 500 contestants…. Continue reading …

– By Heba Abu Ahmed
Saturday October 1, 2016

With the approval of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of a new law that imposes harsher prison sentence of up to seven years in jail, for those who perform the outlawed procedure of female genital mutilation (FGM), one must acknowledge and credit Marie Assaad’s efforts to combat this procedure.  Continue Reading