Cairo East Magazine March 2019

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El Kenz 2 & Epic Love Stories Ras El Sanna: & Gritty Drama Fash ion

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BEAUTY

20 Egyptian Beauty Bloggers to Follow

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Décor Trends: Walk-In Wardrobes Mother’s Day Gift Guide Mom & Dad Tech Trends Your Second Act: Reinventing Your Career Horoscopes: Moon Signs

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Mother & Child: 5 Groups for Bonding & Development Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Classes Kemetic Yoga Tabibi: Everything You Need to Know About Bone Density

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Online: Parenting Instagram Accounts to Explore TV: Series to Catch In Theatres The Tap: International DJ Day Diwan: March Reads

W h at ’ s up Art Scene Pincho Review Tuscany Review Moghul Room New Menu Review Crave: Quinoa Salad Wellbeing Schedules What’s New Address Book

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and director Sherif Arafa to get a sneak peek at what we can expect from the masterful conclusion. We also spoke with Eyad Nassar, Injy El Mokkadem, Basma, and writer Mohamed Hefzy to learn more about Ras el Sanna, a gritty film with heart about several lives intersecting climatically on New Year’s Eve.

Our annual Mother’s Day Gift Guide is here to save you the hassle of finding the perfect gift for the most important women in your life, while our comprehensive list of prenatal fitness and yoga classes will help you select the right venue. Need to organize the overflowing wardrobe in your bedroom or children’s bedrooms? We have rounded up the best selection of dreamy walk-in and reach-in wardrobes. If you are at a crossroads in your professional career, or moving into life after retirement, our article on reinventing yourself will soothe any doubts you have and jumpstart the planning process.

On a more personal note, Cairo West Publications is proud to be celebrating Cairo East Magazine’s 100th issue this month! Since 2010, Cairo East Magazine has interviewed over 90 celebrities, reviewed over 150 restaurants, shared 139 recipes, covered 250 health and fitness topics, compiled 14 real estate guides, and provided 160 tips and inspirations for home, fashion and beauty.

On the celebrity news front, we are giving you in-depth coverage on two blockbusters hitting the screen this month with dozens of big names from show biz! El Kenz: Part 2 is finally here, giving eager fans answers to the burning questions left unanswered in the first installment. We caught up with Hend Sabry, Hany Adel,

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El Kenz Part Two Since the first installment of this epic historic saga hit the screens in 2016, fans have anxiously awaited the finale to the burning questions left unanswered. Sherif Arafa has created a cinematic masterpiece shot in locations across Egypt, and we can’t wait to be awed by what comes next. We caught up with two of the starcrossed lovers from the film, Hend Sabry and Hany Adel who play Hatshepsut and Senmut, and the man of the hour, Sherif Arafa.

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Hend Sabry Hatshepsut

CEM: Tell us about the problems Hatshepsut is facing in the film, and what fans can expect in Part 2.

H.S.: Fans can expect to see Hatshepsut facing all her enemies from within the palace and from exterior forces as well. When we left her in Part 1, she had been betrayed by her brother and husband, Thutmose II. In Part 2, we’ll see how she fights both for the love of Senmut and for the love of her country and the people she is ruling over. The main struggle she faces is the dichotomy that exists between power and love. It may seem impossible, but in reality, it is not.

What were the hardest , as well as the best parts of playing such an important historical figure?

The difficulty of playing such a prominent figure in Ancient Egyptian history was how this character’s role in history was erased, mainly by her nephew Thutmose III who succeeded her to the throne after she stepped down. We’re not sure exactly why, perhaps because she was a woman and men did not want to keep a trace of a woman ruling Egypt and Sudan. So we don’t have much information to glean from the time of her reign, even the hieroglyphs created during her time on the throne were debased from the main temples and tombs. I had to imagine how this woman could have lived, ruled, and loved – it was a mix between fantasy and history.

The best part was similar, I found Hatshepsut to be a modern woman.

Even her temple on the West Bank in Luxor is a unique and modern

type of temple. The pillars are different from the rest. She was a beautiful, wise and fair ruler. She was unapologetic in her power, despite the challenges of being a female ruler. She had to wear a beard in public to be seen and accepted as a ruler! So she fought the patriarchal system from within and kept fighting until the end. I believe she ruled with a lot of heart and knew how to use it, which ultimately led her to lose this historical fight for power and be erased from history.

This film has love stories throughout all the ages, what do you think is special about Senmut and Hatshepsut’s love story compared to the rest?

The three different love stories presented in El Kenz all share one commonality; they are all impossible because of power. Each love story includes one person in the relationship who holds a position of power in society that leads the relationship to be impossible. I think Sherif Arafa wanted to discuss how love and power are often at an odds or contradicting, and you often have to choose one or the other.

What makes Senmut and Hatshepsut’s relationship special is how it is real and verified historically.

Senmut was her chief architect, her lover, her confidante, and he even raised her daughter and was like a father figure to her. They also chose to be buried next to each other, which is significant. There is a tunnel inside her tomb discovered by archaeologists that connects her tomb to Senmut’s. So, it’s a love story that transcends time, and

even transcends mortal life. It goes beyond, into the afterlife.

Tell us about the experience of working with a celebrated director like Sherif Arafa and such a diverse cast.

Working with Sherif Arafa is always a pleasure. As a director, he is always pushing boundaries and trying new things, approaching new topics, and filming his movies is always a challenge. As a director, Sherif knows exactly what he wants and is demanding. However, he also trusts his actors and if he likes someone, he really gives a lot of space and freedom for creativity. I’ve worked with him several times, and consider him both a mentor and a pioneer in Egyptian cinema.

QUICKFIRE ROUND Last film you watched?

Vice with Christian Bale Favorite actor/actress?

Many! Daniel Day-Lewis, Meryl Streep, Guillaume Canet, Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling … many!

Favorite food?

Pasta Favorite designer?

Ralph & Russo and Elie Saab Last best vacation you took?

Japan during the Cherry Blossom season… unforgettable!

Goal for 2019?

Learn to play chess and go back to playing oud.

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Hany Adel Senmut

CEM: Tell us about your character Senmut in the film, and what fans can expect in Part 2.

H.A.: Senmut was Hatshepsut’s chief royal architect and oversaw the construction of her famous mortuary temple located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the West Bank. Many experts in the field claim there was a love story between them, but of course this was strictly forbidden at the time as he was beneath her in station and worked in the palace. Regardless, he played an extremely important role in her life, even tutoring her children. Some would speculate this close arrangement was orchestrated by the couple as a way for them to remain close to one another without raising any suspicions from the royal court or the public.

What was the hardest part of playing a character from the Pharaonic era, and what was the best part of playing such an interesting character?

The hardest part about playing such a person is that many of the personal characteristics and aspects of this character are complete fiction and fantasy, there is no hard evidence to work on. There is an immense amount of research that goes into studying a character like

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this one, but I believe we did a great job on Part 1 with the input from Sherif Arafa and we succeeded in presenting a believable version of Senmut that audiences enjoyed. The most pleasurable part of playing this character was working with Mr. Arafa himself and my fellow actors, whom I learned so much from. The film sets and locations were awesome and I learned a lot about our history from the experience of playing this man.

This film has love stories through all the ages, what do you think is special about Senmut and Hatshepsut’s love story compared to the rest?

I believe the key difference in Senmut and Hatshepsut’s love story is how deeply they loved each other while being completely aware and certain that there is no future for their love. At that time and in those circumstances, there was no realistic way that they could ever celebrate their love openly and be together.

Regardless, Senmut chose to stay by her side and raise her kids as his own.

Tell us about the experience of working with a celebrated director like Sherif Arafa and such a diverse cast?

Sherif Arafa is one of the most detailoriented and precise directors I have

ever worked with, and this shows in every scene of his films. He knows the message behind every line of dialogue and that helps us so much as actors, because it pushes us to focus intensely and act with the full confidence that he will extract the best possible acting from his cast.

QUICKFIRE ROUND Favorite book you ever read?

Many! Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite by Paul Arden, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and Kafka on the Shore

by Haruki Murakami.

Music on repeat?

Smooth jazz, alternative rock, and any kind of spiritual singing from all around the world.

Favorite actor or actress?

Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp.

Best piece of advice received?

You’re free as long as you don’t harm others. Don’t compare yourself to others; you never know what they’re going through.

Favorite food?

Macarona bechamel and kebda from the street cart!

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Director Love and power are the underlying themes throughout the two films. Why were these themes so important?

Love and power are always at odds. A strong and powerful person faced with conflict also faces another conundrum of whether to follow his heart or his mind.

Which does he follow? Which would he sacrifice? And if he sacrificed love, what would be the consequences? And what is our destiny when we ultimately sacrifice love?

What were the most challenging scenes to film?

CEM: You initially envisioned the story behind El Kenz, how did it first come about?

S.A.: The story initially came from Abdulrahim Kamal about a girl who inherited a home and inside the home, she dreams of Hatsheput who leads her to her treasures.

The return to our origins and exploring our history was on my mind, and I developed the story of the film to involve several characters and a narrative style that is depicted in the film.

I found the scenes that are supposed to convey emotions and affection the hardest to shoot, but luckily, the cast supported me a lot with their talent and enthusiasm.

The story revolves around three different eras in time, what were the challenges you faced as a director dealing with such different time periods?

The first challenge was the budget, due to the enormous cost these types of productions usually incur. The truth is, producer Walid Sabry was very enthusiastic and eager, which helped a lot. The second challenge was executing the on-set production, due to all the different locations needed to make the story believable and of course, the vast costume design needed to pull off all the different looks from different eras. However, there was always an underlying motive to create a unique film that shows viewers a side of history they may have never seen on screen before, and the intersecting and overlapping storylines that are woven through time.

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Ras El Sanna The eagerly awaited project from the mind of legendary writer and director Mohamed Hefzy is finally hitting the screens, and we couldn’t wait to pick the brains of Hezy and some of the starstudded cast. The gritty blockbuster is set to make audience’s heads spin with a mix of drama and intrigue, and fans will surely enjoy the sheer number of stars packed into one film. With a story revolving around the intersecting lives of dozens of characters from all walks of life, this film is one to watch.

We caught up with Hefzy, Eyad Nassar, Basma, and Innjy el Mokkadem to learn more.

Mohamed Hefzy Screenwriter CEM: How did the idea for Ras el Sanna come about?

M.H.: The idea behind Ras el Sanna comes from my realization that the ultra-rich segment of Egyptian society is often misrepresented in film and often come across as cliché. I wanted to tell a story where characters from the opposite sides of the spectrum come together on one night in a climatic moment that changes people’s perceptions of themselves. I find that Egypt is a country with a dying middle class, and I believe the middle class is what gives the country its identity and its core values. For that reason, our society has found itself with very extreme, opposed, and conflicting core values and somebody had to talk about that.

What are you hoping the audience will take away from the film?

I hope audiences won’t turn on each other and be angry with one another, and I hope they see there is hope that we can live as one society despite all our differences.

How did the casting choices affect the final outcome of the film?

I wanted to create a cast with both stars and upcoming actors that could fit the unique characters represented in the film.

It’s an ensemble cast with 9 or 10 main characters, so it was interesting because often the young up-and-comers ended up with more screen time than the bigger stars!

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Eyad Nassar Kamal CEM: Your role in this month’s Ras el Sanna is quite different than anything you’ve done before, tell us a bit about the character you play?

E.N.: He is a confusing man in every way, you have no idea where he came from and where he belongs – and that is partly due to the nature of his work. There is a lot of grey area, and every few minutes you hear another story about him and are not sure what to believe.

He deals with people from all walks of life in their language and mannerisms, so he’s slipping in and out of several masks. He’s just after his own benefit.

Sounds very different than who you are as a person! Your fans will want to know how you prepared in order to play the character in a believable way?

The script underwent a lot of development and changes before actually getting to me. I discussed the character with Ahmed Sakr extensively to try to craft a different type of man than what’s been seen many times on screen before. I saw Kamal as a link between all the different classes. I approached him as an idea than a character or person. My challenge was how to communicate in every scene the idea behind why this man exists.

What drew you in to playing this role?

I found the script a page-turner! I

love how complex the character is, and found the film to be very daring and different in terms of its style.

I also loved that it isn’t a one-man show and it’s an ensemble cast. We are a large group of like-minded actors, and that can only benefit the final product.

Any difficult moments during filming that stand out?

The most difficult aspect of shooting this film for me was the fact that nearly all my scenes were shot while I’m driving or sitting in the car. So all my acting is seated, and also I have to focus on driving the car while acting. There was also an element of paranoia because he always feels like he is being watched, so that was a loaded feeling to carry.

This movie has a big cast, and reunites you with actors you’ve worked with before on other projects, what was the mood like on set?

The shooting involved very long hours and some travel, so we were always trying to relieve the pressure by just hanging out as a group and enjoying some light moments and fun. Of course, on set relationships are not all fun and games – there was a lot of pressure on us, and tense moments as well.

You’re a huge hit with fans here in Egypt, what can they look forward to this year?

cinema lately, and I’m pleased to have a couple of new movies coming out this year. El Mammar with Sherif Arafa, in which I play the character of an Israeli agent, and Casablanca with Amir Karara and directed by Peter Mimy.

QUICKFIRE ROUND Favorite trip you ever took?

Our annual trips to Gouna after we finish filming Ramadan series. This is a trip I always look forward to because we can all relax and the kids get together.

Music on repeat?

Sufi music.

Last book you read?

A lot of books for my role preparation, so material that benefits my work.

Favorite movie?

It was a TV series, actually, Arabesque; it ignited my love for acting!

Favorite actor?

Daniel Day-Lewis. I’m definitely a fan of his school of acting.

Worst habit you have?

Smoking!

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Basma Rania CEM: Tell us about your character and your views on the film.

B.: Rania’s biggest wish in life is for people to let her be, to stop being judgmental and spreading rumors.

She strives for acceptance, for who she is as a person, regardless of her actions. The film is not only about conflicts between different socioeconomic segments of society, it also sheds light on internal conflicts people face themselves. I think the movie is a bit shocking, but I think

it’s necessary to shock audiences and give them a dose of reality. The film discusses the duality that exists in judging people, why would you judge others for actions you or your own may do yourselves? I believe it confronts hypocrisy.

What do you hope audiences take away from the movie?

I hope each and every person who watches it takes something away from watching the film, whether it’s an intentional message in the film

or not. I like leaving the judgment to the viewers, I wouldn’t impose on them. I’m happy enough to let the movie do the work.

Any personal goals or resolutions you wish to accomplish in 2019?

My goal for 2019 is that I achieve more of a work-life balance, because it’s not easy to do two full-time jobs at the same time – and I do consider being a good mother to my daughter a full-time job!

Injy El Mokkaddem Mariam CEM: Tell us about your character.

I.M.: Mariam is a married woman; she and her husband Hassan appear to be the perfect couple with a young boy. They’re filthy rich, but not everything is as it seems – there is a coldness between them, and the audience won’t know until the end of the film what is wrong with the perfect picture.

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What do you hope audiences take away from the movie?

Any personal goals or resolutions you wish to accomplish in 2019?

I believe this movie makes it clear that no matter who we are, we’re all the same in terms of our weaknesses and faults, and the motives that drive us are the same regardless of social differences. Despite a huge gap between the various socio-economic classes, we’re all human beings with common weaknesses and struggles.

I’ve been working on my inner peace for a while and wish to continue in 2019, I don’t want to be affected as much by external factors. I want everything to come from within and to continue working on my inner stability and strength.

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We all know how addictive Instagram scrolling can be, but this bad habit can be a useful one when it comes to inspirational looks! Need a little direction and ideas to springboard off of? These 6 mega-talented Egyptian makeup artists will provide just that.

@makeupbynoheirdarwish Noheir can produce a number of styles for day and night, fresh or super glam.

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A Place for Everything Our Pick of the Dreamiest Clothes Storage Solutions It may seem that no matter how much you follow Marie Kondo, shelves and drawers still keep filling up to an unmanageable level. Help is at hand! We have rounded up our top picks for locally available walk-in and reach-in wardrobes, just to inspire you to keep things in order.

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Designy Affordable and bang on trend, Designy’s clothing storage solutions fit seamlessly into the most contemporary and ergonomic spaces. There are options to suit everyone, with a wide range of styles, dimensions, colors and finishes.

IKEA Let your clothing become a vibrant part of your bedroom space with reach-in wardrobes that allow you to arrange your outfits to match your lifestyle. Perfect for teens and kids, they will never need reminding to tidy up.

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5. Store out of season clothing away so you can avoid clutter.

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7. Knitwear should be gently rolled and placed on shelves or in drawers, rather than left to droop on hangers.

8. De-clutter at least once a season. If you no longer wear something, pass it along to someone who will.

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Making Mom’s Life Easier with Tech!

The Consumer Electronics Show has wowed us once again with some mindboggling new inventions. Not just for the guys, mind you. We have rounded up some gems worthy of a place on any mom’s wish-list.

Some have already hit the market; some are due to come out during 2019. Keep your antennae tuned …

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Baby Bump Phillips Avent has launched their Pregnancy+ which gives users a way to follow their baby’s development with 42 weeks of 3D fetal imagery. Pregnancy+ allows mom to track and share her pregnancy journey with family and professionals.

Hush Little Baby, Don’t You Cry Halo, Motorola’s new monitor, has a 1080p camera that connects to the side of a crib or cot, hanging over the top so you can keep an eye on your little one. It also features infrared night vision of up to 10 meters. Halo will also project virtual light mobiles and soothing music.

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The Ultimate Accessory ICARE Technologies brings you the Aeklys smart ring.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the minimalist but distinctive Aeklys is the dematerialized key to a less burdened lifestyle. Using Wave control, a patented gesture developed by ICARE Technologies to secure payments, you only need to slightly press Aeklys with your thumb to activate your payment whenever you want! Learn more about this shoppers’ dream on Icare Technologies’ equally stylish website.

Snore No More The Hupnos anti-snoring sleep mask could be the solution to a problem that nobody likes to discuss. The mask comes with an app that picks up on when you’re starting to snore.

It uses its built-in accelerometer to determine your sleeping position and vibrates to get you to move to a less ‘snore-able’ position. It can also increase the pressure when you exhale or Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure (EPAP) to help open up your airways and stop any snoring.

A Magic Wand for Flawless Skin

No More Counting Sheep Urgonight is a headband and app combo that uses electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns to deliver feedback to teach you how to produce sleep-enhancing brainwaves. Apparently for sustainable results it take three months of three 20-minute sessions a week to achieve. Volunteers?

It had to happen, the answer to every woman’s prayers. The Opté Precision Skincare System from P&G Ventures is made up of a Precision Wand and a Precision Serum, which work together to provide long-term benefits and instant coverage of problem areas. The wand uses four technologies: blue LED scan lights, an integrated digital camera, a Minicomputer Precise Color Algorithm and a Micro Serum Jet Printer. Used with Precision Serum, the wand may just be the next best thing to the Elixir of Youth.

We are waiting for it to pop up here in Egypt.

Become a Kitchen Diva The KitchenAid Smart Display is a multifunctional smart home device with a 10-inch display that will offer home chefs a variety of tools and applications including step-bystep recipe instructions, shopping lists and smart home control via a central hub with Google Assistant already enabled. Using voice commands, users can research meal inspirations, watch step-by-step videos or enjoy live music or TV.

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GoSun Fusion solar cooker can serve up a meal for a whole family simply by tapping into sunlight. It works by using parabolic reflectors to focus sunlight into a vacuum tube, converting almost 80 percent of it into heat up to 300 degrees Celsius. The tube keeps the food hot, too.

Sleek as a sculpture, the LG Signature Series OLED TV R fits into any room with style and discretion. Roll it up to binge-watch your favorite series, to catch the match or the newest movie. Then simply roll it down until the mood hits again. And in case you were going to ask, yes, the screen quality, resolution and color are all top-notch. An expensive indulgence maybe, but we are sure it will simply leap off the shelves.

How could we resist throwing in a few ‘must haves’ for the men in our lives?

Get Your Message Across Are our thumbs getting bigger, or is it just keypads that are shrinking? Royole flexible QWERTY keyboard comes to the rescue. It can be laid down on any flat surface and connected via Bluetooth. It may not have the tactile enjoyment of a full keyboard, but it gets the job done. At the push of a button, it will roll up again.

Follow Your Heart HeartGuide from Omron is the first clinically accurate, wearable blood pressure monitor that can track your heart data and let you learn how your lifestyle habits impact your heart health.

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How to Make a Smooth and Carefully Planned Career Shift

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Life can throw its curveballs, but then, sometimes major changes are a conscious choice. That doesn’t mean it comes any easier. Whether you have transitioned from a full-on productive career into retirement, faced redundancy, gone through a divorce, or taken time out to raise a family then decided to re-enter the workforce, the challenges are real.

Life Coach, Alia Shedeed shares her advice on how to meet them head on, and come out feeling positive and fulfilled.

5 Tips for Making a Smooth Transition into A New Career 1. Make a retirement plan, based on a 6 to 8-month transition period. If you save half your salary and train yourself to exist on the other half and control your financial expenses, that will enable you to feel ready for the next phase and at the same time, to get comfortable with the idea that money is not the most essential security base in your life.

2. Minimize talking with people because this might make you feel more lost in this phase.

3. Immerse yourself in new experiences as much as you can during the transition period, this will help you discover more about yourself and new areas that might attract you.

4. Break your routine as much as you can, do different things. This will help break any resistance against change.

5. Keep a daily journal beside your bed. Every night, write about the new things you tried, how it felt, your feedback about it. This will empower you and develop your self-knowledge and minimize fear.

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Common Issues when Facing a Life-Changing Junction in Your Career Path The most common issue is always financial concerns. When you have had a stable job with a stable fixed salary that provides a certain feeling of security, it is easy to think you can’t let it go.

There is also a fear of the unknown; the brain convinces you that what you know is better than what you don’t know. You may tend to seek affirmation and approval from others who could sometimes have a negative impact on your decisions.

Reinvent Yourself and Start a New Track!

Lots of people know that they are not happy with their career but they don’t know what to do.

The most powerful thing is not to think too far into the future, consider it a journey that you start today and live day by day with its ups and downs. Look at it as a learning and development phase, not as mission-oriented; consider that success lies in the process of change, learning and empowerment rather than a more materialistic concept of success.

Life Skills for Starting Over Acceptance and ability to change are core skills needed to empower yourself to take decisions and handle new situations. Have confidence in your inner voice. Inside, everyone has the skills and power to exist in this world, and also to share them.

Believe that there is nothing called failure. It is a matter of attitude, and it is in your hands if you spend your life happy or dissatisfied. So whatever your age is, seek what you feel inside to reach happiness.

Know that breaking the norms is always criticized, but keeping the labels and pictures required by the society is actually the main barrier, holding you back from finding yourself and your selffulfilment.

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Services to Explore Career Counseling Egypt offers counseling and workshops to help people take the necessary steps in their career path or plan around other needs, aspirations and commitments.

The American University in Cairo’s Career Center offers a series of workshops to aid in developing a successful job-search strategy by identifying areas of interest and career goals, then communicating qualifications to potential employers through well-written résumés, cover letters and interviews.

AlMaqarr Coworking Space hosts several career-related workshops throughout the year, such as “Shift Your Career the Right Way” and “Start Your Career”. Follow them online for more information.

Career 180 is an online platform for career advising that connects you with experts and market leaders online through one-on-one sessions.

It also hosts several workshops, training sessions, and largescale events – find out more through its’ social media channels.

Career Advancers offers a recruitment website in addition to career advising sessions, workshops and courses. Career Advancers also hosts large-scale career and development events. Find out more through its’ website and social media channels.

The Egypt Career Summit powered

by Career Advancers and Career 180 is set to be an annual event that brings together activities, talks and workshops by 200+ experts for career mentorship and coaching, networking with industry experts, and plenty of internship and job opportunities.

This year’s edition is held at the GrEEK Campus of AUC, down town in early March.

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Groups for Mother & Child Bonding

By Tati Hafez

Baby and toddler groups for activities are a great place to meet mothers with children the same age as yours. These informal groups are run by volunteer moms who gather on a weekly basis.

Some centers in town host these groups or cater activities for such a young audience. There are plenty of reasons to form one or join an existing group, and the benefits for both parent and baby are many.

Art Café Babies are welcome from as early as 9 months old, where they can join Create Fun, a multi-sensory session for both child and parent. The group meets on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 10:50 am 10B Road 11, Maadi Galleria 40, 26 July Corridor, 6Th October Tel: 0122 705 0753 - 0121 117 0729 Maadi Mum and Baby Group A Facebook group established in 2012 for parents based in Maadi, this group organizes activities on a weekly basis and it is a great chance for parents to meet, exchange ideas and socialize with their babies and toddlers. These meetings are hosted in different locations within the neighborhood, like Osana Wellness Center and BCA. Osana Baby Group (babies up to 1 year old) meets on Wednesday mornings at 11am. BCA Baby and Toddler Group meets on Sunday afternoons at 3pm.

Join their group on Facebook: Maadi Mum & Baby Osana Family Wellness Sparkles and Bubbles is a sensory activity session where babies and toddlers have the chance to explore their senses through music and play. It is a great opportunity for mom and child to bond physically and emotionally.

Sparkles and Bubbles (6 to 18 months) meet on Thursdays 11:15 am to 12:15 pm Tel: 0101 773 3770

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SANE SANE’s baby classes are a great starting point to engage babies with their five senses, help hand-eye coordination, build socialization skills and spend quality time with their favorite person in the world – mom. Groups are divided according to their age and developmental stage.

During one hour the little ones will be exposed to live music played by a guitarist, they will explore their senses in a sensory room and experiment in a messy, artsy and playful atmosphere. Classes run for an hour for a fee and walk-ins are welcome.

Crawlers (6 months to 1-year-old) meet on Tuesdays from 12 pm to 1 pm. Wobbly Walkers (12 months to 1 ½) meet on Wednesdays from 1pm to 2 pm. Walkers (1 to 2 years to old) meet on Sundays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

Tel: 0115 694 8295 New Cairo Momma and Baby Group A Facebook group for mothers with babies and toddlers living in New Cairo, aiming to meet similar aged kids for play dates and some much needed coffee for their mothers. Play dates are organized within the group members.

Join their group on Facebook: New Cairo Momma and Baby group

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Even with baby on the way, there is no reason for personal wellbeing and fitness to be put to the side. There are great centers in all parts of Cairo where expectant moms can practice yoga or fitness routines especially tailored for those important months. Here are our picks.

West Side Rofayda Health Park This complete medical camp offers special medical and fitness services for expecting mothers, current mothers, and babies. Moms-to-be can enjoy a whole range of services and activities, including Yoga Mum with prenatal yoga as a discipline that utilizes postures and breathing techniques, and Fit Mum for Pilates.

27 Crazy Water Axis, Entrance 2, Sheikh Zayed

Reform Pilates – Beverly Hills Prenatal Pilates is a targeted course that is aiming at supporting a healthy pregnancy by keeping moms to be strong and flexible. Exercising during this special time is essential to maintaining good physical abilities, good mood, limiting weight gain and can enhance all the phases of pregnancy and motherhood. The routine is simple and developed over a variety of Pilates equipment to provide the best tools for a better healthy pregnancy.

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The Center Mudra Yoga Prenatal classes are available on Monday and Thursday at 5:30 pm, pre-reservation is a must.

12 El Sayed El Bakry Street off Brazil Street, first floor, apartment 4 0109 408 8155

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On the Mat On the Mat offers a variety of classes to suit everyone’s needs. Prenatal women are welcome to come to practice yoga, which is proven to help with pregnancy and even birth.

There are regular classes with Heba Mahmoud at 1:30pm on Saturdays and On the Mat offers packages for private sessions with one of its’ certified, dedicated teachers.

5 Al Morsaleen St. off Shagaret El Dor St., Zamalek, first floor, apartment 4 0100 459 3586

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Yoga Vidya Egypt Yoga Vidya Egypt aims to provide a yoga community where people of all age groups and walks of life can explore, practice and study yoga together. The services promote physical and mental health through yoga, massage, meditation, healthy eating and an environmentallyfriendly lifestyle. Enquire about any current prenatal classes.

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Wadi El Nil St., Mohandeseen 0122 863 0066 Osana Family Wellness Pregnancy and postal-natal workshops, classes and support are available as well as baby, child and family classes. Osana also offers pregnancy massage, which relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches and edema (swelling). It can also induce labor in women who are at or beyond their due date.

Physiotherapy for pre-natal Through the use of a variety of positional, manual and deep tissue techniques these sessions focus on addressing muscular pain associated with pregnancy, vaginal birth and C-sections. This treatment involves gentle movements, pelvic floor exercises and breathing techniques to alleviate common joint pains, muscular discomfort, abdominal diastasis (muscle separation), urinary tract issues, and incontinence, by promoting core strength, pelvic floor flexibility and coordination to encourage a smoother delivery and postnatal healing. Pregnant women are welcome to start treatment in their 4th month of pregnancy.

Acupuncture for pregnancy A treatment that specifically targets complaints commonly faced during pregnancy such as morning sickness, lower back and pelvic pain, depression, headaches, and sleep problems. Acupuncture

for pregnancy can also help with encouraging breeched babies to move into the correct birthing position, induce labor and promote uterine contractions and dilation of cervix.

Pregnancy yoga For second and third trimesters only, this class is specially designed for expectant mothers. The exercises offer and encourage deep relaxation, will gently build strength and stamina and also encourage the baby to move into the optimal birthing position. No previous yoga experience is required.

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Vivid Life Prenatal classes are available at times. Call to see when they are being held.

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YallaYoga YallaYoga offers relaxing prenatal Shama yoga classes that prepare the mind and body for delivery.

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Kemetic Yoga

From Ancient Egypt to Today Reaching back into the very roots of Egyptian culture, Kemetic Yoga is now being revived at Lotus Center in Sheikh Zayed, with regular classes being conducted by Alisha. Cairo East Magazine reached out to learn more about the benefits, and how this form of yoga differs from the many other disciplines.

The roots of Kemetic Yoga The practice of Yoga postures is evidenced in the records and recorded on the walls of the temples of ancient Kemet (Egypt). The guiding philosophy of Kemet is that everything in the universe emerges out of an all pervasive order called Ma’at. The modern incarnation of Kemetic Yoga was developed by Dr. Asar Hapi and Yirser Ra Hotep in Chicago in the mid-1970s, and continued by Yirser Ra Hotep up to the present time. Kemetic Yoga is trademarked and has a particular and specific definition.

Why Kemetic Yoga?

The purpose of Kemetic Yoga is not primarily for the body but to benefit the development of the mind. Kemetic Yoga movements and postures place primary emphasis on the control of the breath in order to move and circulate the life force. It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, if you are living and breathing, it is for you!

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manifesting your life’s purpose and becoming who and what you came to this plane of existence to become.

How Kemetic Yoga differs Kemetic Yoga’s unique system includes Pose of Immortality, Peaceful Warrior Pose, Goddess Pose, Ma’at Ka, Teken Sequence, and more. In the same way that Yoga postures are supposed to be done in a manner that is in harmony with the physical anatomy and physiology of the body, YSM demands that they also be performed in such a manner as to be in harmony with the exact way that energy moves and operates in the bio-energetic body.

What Kemetic Yoga does Kemetic Yoga enhances the “energy body”. In the same way that we have a physical body that has a specific anatomy and physiology and that operates in a specific manner; we also have a spiritual or energetic body that has a specific anatomy and physiology and operates on the circulation of life force. This life force is something we are born with and is replenished from a substance in the air that the Indians call Prana, and the sages of ancient Kemet (Egypt) called Ankh. This substance is the force called vital in Latin and that God breathed into the clay after forming it into the shape of a human being. The Chinese call this substance, Chi. In Japan it is called, Ki. The physical body has a corresponding subtle body or bioenergetic body (non-physical, invisible and energy based). The major energy structures in the physical body i.e., the nerve plexus and endocrine glands correspond to the major energy structures in the bio-energetic body, commonly called the Chakras in India or Karkar (energy circles) in the Kemetic language.

The Benefits You get the benefits of Restorative Yoga, the energizing of Kundalini

Yoga, the strengthening, flexibility and health building of Ashtanga, the alignment of Iyengar Yoga and the internal psychic abilities of deep meditation. These techniques engender mind/body integration while stimulating the flow of internal energy that is needed to activate the production of mood altering and consciousness raising hormones, bio-chemicals and neurotransmitters in the brain.

YogaSkills Method Is the way of practicing Kemetic Yoga postures or any type of Hatha Yoga. It is also a guiding principle of our system of Yoga that states, “The purpose of Yoga practice is the development skills that can be used and applied to the individual’s development in every aspect of life.”

YogaSkills Method or YSM should result in Self Realization followed

by Self Actualization. This means understanding your true nature as an infinite being, then actually

Therefore, YogaSkills Method recognizes that each inhalation of the breath should cause energy to rise up the energy channel that corresponds to the spine and connects to the energy center (chakra/karkar) at the crown of the head. Each exhalation should send energy through the energy channels that corresponds to the arms and legs into the hands and feet. In this manner the entire being is inundated (flooded) with life force, in the same way that the land of Kemet (Egypt) was inundated annually with the floodwaters of the Nile river (Hapi),that deposited fertile soil from the deepest heart of Africa.

Under YSM, we utilize a technique called Rule of Four Breathing and Geometric progression. This means that 4 steps characterize each breath: inhale, pause, exhale, and pause. Each pose is divided into steps that correspond with this breathing pattern. By performing our Yoga postures in this manner, we are developing specific mental skills that should transfer into our everyday life, and provide us with the ability to manifest what we seek to accomplish in life. Some of the mental skills we develop are concentration, focus, patience, selflove, critical thinking, discrimination, independence, withdrawal, etc. We also develop our psychic abilities such as pre-cognition, telepathy and clairvoyance during our practice.

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Lazib Inn Resort & Spa Isn’t it time for a little self-indulgence with an escape to the countryside? There must be a host of reasons to reward yourself; those extralong working hours you have been putting in, the stress of city life, the first signs of spring.

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A short hop from Cairo, nestled on the banks of Fayoum’s Lake Qarun in picturesque Tunis Village, one of our favorite getaway spots, Lazib Inn Resort & Spa, has just expanded with the addition of 6 new suites.

Still bijou, and blissfully private, this boutique hotel now offers 14 beautifully appointed suites. Expect all the amenities of luxury hotel living, from huge flat screen TVs to wood burning fireplaces. The spacious suites also boast either a balcony or a terrace to relax on, and are tastefully decorated to reflect the colors and ambience of the surroundings.

You shouldn’t get so comfortable that you forget to leave your suite, because Fayoum in spring is picture postcard pretty. With

activities galore right on your doorstep, from horse-riding, birdwatching and felucca trips, to desert sightseeing with a host of Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman and Islamic archaeological sites and fossil remains to enjoy, there is no reason to become too lazy. Unless of course, you find the thought of lounging beside the two glorious infinity swimming pools with their mesmerizing views just too irresistible.

The refreshing air perks up appetites to no end, and guests can find just the right nibbles when the mood hits. The Blue Donkey Restaurant offers specialties of the area alongside international cuisine, with dishes using abundant high quality, locally sourced produce.

Regulars rave about the Shrimp Konafa, the Stuffed Fayoumi Pigeon and the Grilled Duck Breast, just some of the dishes to put on your ‘must try’ list. There is a full bar, with international and local wines and spirits, in addition to softer options.

The Harley Davidson Bar is a great place to kick back and relax, chat and enjoy a game of darts as a wind-up to a perfect day, or if your muscles are feeling the impact of all that sightseeing, slip away to the relaxation of the full-service spa, with its Turkish hammam, private gym, sauna and extensive range of massages. Unwind totally in the outdoor Jacuzzi before heading back to your personal haven and slipping between 800-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets for the sweetest dreams ever.

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Keep Your Bones Healthy

By Tabibi 24/7

Part of being a woman means paying attention to bone health throughout your life. Osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle leading to an increased risk of bone fracture, is extremely common in women especially after menopause.

FACTORS THAT AFFECT BONE HEALTH The amount of calcium in your diet. A diet low in calcium contributes to low bone density.

Physical activity. Physically inactive people have a higher risk of osteoporosis. Regular exercising can help you build strong bones and slow bone loss.

Tobacco and alcohol use. Research suggests that tobacco use contributes to weak bones. Regular intake of two alcoholic drinks a day increases the risk of osteoporosis, possibly because alcohol can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb calcium.

Gender. Women have less bone tissue than men do.

Weight. You are at risk of osteoporosis if you are extremely thin (with a body mass index of 19 or less).

Age. Your bones become thinner and weaker as you age. Calcium loss starts by age of 30.

Family history. Having a parent or sibling who has osteoporosis puts you at greater risk.

Hormone levels. Too much thyroid hormone can cause bone loss.

In women, bone loss increases dramatically at menopause due to dropping estrogen levels.

Prolonged absence of menstruation

(amenorrhea) before menopause also increases the risk of osteoporosis.

Eating disorders. People suffering from anorexia or bulimia are at risk of bone loss.

The ultimate source of vitamin D is sunlight. Dietary sources include oily fish (tuna, Mackerel and sardines), egg yolks, and fortified milk. If you are worried about getting enough vitamin D, ask your doctor about supplements.

Certain medications. Longterm use of steroid medications are damaging to bones. Other medications that might increase the risk of osteoporosis include some breast cancer treatments, some anti-seizure medications and some antidepressants.

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• If you are taking a vitamin D supplement, take it with a fatty meal for better absorption.

Increase your calcium intake.

Experts recommend that adults ages 19 to 50 consume 1,000 mg of calcium per day. That number increases to 1,200 mg for women over 50.

• Strength training and weight bearing exercise help protect against bone loss in younger and older women.

Good sources of calcium include dairy products, almonds, broccoli, salmon, sardines and soy products.

If you find it difficult to get enough calcium from your diet, ask your doctor about supplements.

Vitamin D. Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is very common.

Avoid tobacco and alcohol, and exercise regularly.

• Spreading out your calcium intake throughout the day increases absorption.

FINAL WORDS Consult your doctor if you are concerned about your bone health or your risk factors for osteoporosis or osteomalacia, a condition that precedes osteoporosis. Your doctor might recommend a bone density test. The results, in addition to your medical and social history, can help your doctor assess whether you might be a candidate for medication to help slow bone loss.

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Discover Your Moon Sign

By Maeri Frances

You are already familiar with your Sun sign, defined by your month of birth. The Sun, by its very nature, brings out the more assertive nature of your character. It represents masculine energy, the ego, the personality and self-expression, with all the negatives and positives each sign can possess.

But now, with the celebration of Mother’s Day and all things feminine, let’s take a look at the Moon in your chart. Ruling the feminine, emotions, sensitivity, empathy, your inner nature and emotional responses, the Moon can also be described as your comfort zone. Take a peek to see where she is placed in your chart by using the links below.

Moon in Aries

Moon in Cancer

Feisty and impulsive, an Aries moon can give you heightened reactions and a tendency to fly off the handle when upset. Anyone on the receiving end of your temper will not forget it quickly. You, however, will be too busy to dwell on it for long. You have emotional courage, love a challenge and can endure hardship better than many if the going gets tough.

A Cancer moon is maternal and protective, with some serious business instincts, but can be touchy and overly sensitive at times. That’s when the barriers go up and you withdraw. It can take a lot of cajoling to pry you out of your shell. Some may call you moody, but your deep, kind emotions are so real that they flow at their best when surrounded by people who appreciate and deserve them.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Salvador Dali

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Sean Penn, Drew Barrymore, Clint Eastwood

Moon in Taurus

Moon in Leo

You nurture your inner self by relating to all things beautiful. Nature soothes and comforts you, as do good food, music, art, luxurious textiles, chocolate and aromatherapy massages. A little possessive, you can be stubbornly loyal to people you care about, but slow to forgive them if they let you down.

Your inner pride and dignity shine through the gentle light of a Leo moon.

You seek attention and admiration, your emotional base depends on being appreciated and recognized for the star you are. Like a certain new member of royalty, you have always known at heart that you are a prince or princess, and can willingly lavish affection on loyal followers who recognize your natural leadership.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Elton John, Bob Dylan

Moon in Gemini Boredom is your worst enemy, and when you are not getting enough emotional stimulation you are not above playing ‘mind games’ with people around you to stir the pot. All well and good until it backfires and you find yourself being ghosted left, right and center. You are charming, with a sense of fun and the ridiculous, and love to share your sense of humor.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Sigmund Freud, Andy Warhol, Kylie Minogue

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Famous people who share your Moon sign: Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Oscar Wilde

Moon in Virgo Virgo has a habit of overthinking things, so emotions tend to be quashed and repressed to the point of suffocation at times. By the time instinctive responses have been inspected and analyzed to the ‘nth degree they are battling to find a way to express themselves. Maybe that is why Virgo moon natives sometimes get labeled as cold, critical and unfeeling.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Madonna, Princess Anne, Courtney Cox

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Moon in Libra You have an innate sense of justice and fairness, so when you feel that you have been treated incorrectly or had your intentions misunderstood it hurts you to the core. You are sociable and can sometimes sacrifice your own needs by putting other people first, but your inner resilience carries you through.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Leonardo Di Caprio, Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage

Moon in Scorpio “Still waters flow deep”, as they say. You can be scarily intense, maybe through coping with your own emotional depths. Capable of holding your innermost feelings in a very private place, you can also overwhelm when you let the flood gates open. Anyone who crosses you can rest assured that you do not easily forgive, or forget.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Steven Spielberg, Joseph Stalin, Charlie Chaplin

Moon in Sagittarius You have a philosophical nature and a spirit of adventure that can be inspiring to those around you. With this moon placement you are rarely lacking for company, and are generally popular.

You may, at times, be a little laissez faire and thoughtless, but it will be easily forgiven. Not big on details, you are more at home when looking at the ‘big picture’.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Oprah Winfrey, Charles Dickens, Jennifer Aniston

Moon in Capricorn Feelings are usually kept well under control, and not allowed to interfere with the main objective of the moment.

Capricorn energy is patient, focused and practical, and emotions and inner goals are neatly packaged to fit the mold. A Capricorn moon can achieve amazing things when given the chance, but may not win many hearts in the process.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Napoleon Bonaparte, Johnny Depp, Ludwig Von Beethoven

Moon in Aquarius With an Aquarian moon you may even bewilder yourself at times. You love to be different, and hate to feel emotionally caged in. You can be drawn to worthy causes and the greater good, but equally, have little time for malingerers and complainers. Close relationships work best with someone who shares your world view and doesn’t mind your detached moods.

Famous people who share your Moon sign: George Clooney, Russell Crowe, Britney Spears

Moon in Pisces You are such a big ‘softie’ at heart it can be hard for you not to be taken advantage of.

Not that you are lacking in brainpower. Far from it, and you have incredible creativity and intuition. It’s just that your idealism and wishful thinking would like to see the world a better place, and you are doing your bit. Escape the fantasy world you inhabit from time to time to keep a balance!

Famous people who share your Moon sign: Martin Luther King, Winona Ryder, Elvis Presley

Find out your Moon Sign here!

www.cafeastrology.com/whats-my-moon-sign www.lunarium.co.uk/moonsign/calculator.jsp www.astrolibrary.org/moon-sign-calculator/ www.theastrologyroom.com

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TV Shows

A.P. Bio A former philosophy professor who takes a job teaching AP biology, uses his students to get back at the people in his life who have wronged him.

The new season picks up shortly after the end of the Season 1 finale, which saw the Old Gods make their presence known by plunging America into a drought. Shadow (Ricky Whittle) is fully on board with Wednesday and has decided to help in his attempt to convince the Old Gods that war against the New Gods is a good plan; Mr. World (Crispin Glover) is plotting revenge for the attack against him in Season 1; and Laura (Emily Browning) and Mad Sweeney (Pablo Schrieber) are still hanging out together.

The Village Despite a difference in age, race, culture and lifestyle, the residents of a Manhattan apartment building find that the more their lives intertwine, the more complex and compelling their connections become.

A recovering war vet, a pregnant teenage girl and her single mom, a cop with an unexpected love interest, a woman hiding a terrifying secret from her husband and a millennial lawyer all find themselves under one roof.

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Movies

The Mustang The Mustang tells the story of Roman Coleman, a violent convict, who is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program involving the training of wild mustangs.

Dumbo A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.

Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom.

Hotel Mumbai The true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. Hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families.

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CAIRO EAST MAGAZINE Music

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Showing DJs Some Love on International DJ Day Local DJs vary in their own unique musical genres and styles; from Hip-Hop and RnB like DJunkie, DJ Mobbz, DJ AK as well as rising ones, like DJ Fedde, DJ Doggy Dog. Also, on the electro side, we have DJs like Ouzo, Sebzz, Aly Goede, and the list goes on.

There are also different styles of deejaying be it old-school like Vinyl DJs who don’t strictly play vinyl only: Ahmed Samy, DJ Mazen Hamdy, Zeina, Sewwes, TATA, and several others. Furthermore, we have Disco Misr who introduced VJing (Video Jockey) to the Egyptian party scene.

The 9th of March marks the 16th International DJ Day, a day for celebrating the world’s music mixers, mood-setters, and hard-working entertainers that have brought energy to dance floors across the globe. Respect needs to be paid to all kinds of DJs and The Tap has cooked up something special for all DJs on that day.

In 1935, American radio commentator Walter Winchell coined the term “Disc Jockey” to describe radio announcer called Martin Block, the first radio announcer to gain popularity for playing famous recorded music over the air.

Around the late 40s, specialized DJ equipment such as mixers and direct-drive turntables began to emerge in the market, together with techniques like beatmatching, scratching and cueing. DJ Kool Herc, Kraftwerk, Afrika Bambaataa, Larry

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Levan, and Grand Wizard Theodore are considered to be some of the most influential musicians of the early years of electronic music.

The most common types of modern DJs are radio DJs and club DJs; the first introduces and plays music on air, and the latter mixes music recordings from two or more sources to produce a seamless flow of music at live events. Turntablists use techniques such as scratching, as well as audio consoles such as a DJ mixer to manipulate sound and create new music and sound effects.

There clearly is dominance in male DJ line-ups or even an all-male lineup during a club night. But there is a rise of female DJs and producers, Such as Akladios, Bosaina, Nur, Zeina, KidMims, PurplPitch and noticeable others who are paving the road for more female DJs to follow.

The local DJ scene is thriving, and is promising to flourish even more with immense talent emerging onto the scene by the day!

Egypt is blessed to have many talented DJs of all types, be it radio or club, and some who do both such as the master of Hip-Hop and RnB DJ Feedo from “Friday Night Flavas” radio show, as well as Safi who is well-known for his “Nile Bazaar” show.

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CAIRO EAST MAGAZINE BOOK REVIEW

March Reads by

Mothers of Sparta: A Memoir in Pieces

By Dawn Davies If you’re looking for a typical parenting book, this is not it.

This is not a treatise on how to be a mother. This is a book about a young girl who moves to a new town every couple of years; a misfit teenager who finds solace in a local music scene; an adrift twenty-something who drops out of college to pursue her dream of making cheesecake on a stick a successful business franchise (ah, the ideals of youth). Alone in a new city, she summons her inner strength as she holds the hand of a dying stranger.

In stories that cut to the quick, Davies explores passion, loss, illness, pain, and joy, told from her singular, gimlet-eyed, hilarious perspective.

Mothers of Sparta is a book about what it’s like to try to carve a place for oneself in the world, no matter how unyielding the rock can be.

Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Educated

By Tara Westover

By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A few years ago, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie received a letter from a dear friend from childhood, asking her how to raise her baby girl as a feminist. Dear Ijeawele is Adichie’s letter of response.

Here are fifteen invaluable suggestions– compelling, direct, wryly funny, and perceptive–for how to empower a daughter to become a strong, independent woman. From encouraging her to choose a helicopter, and not only a doll, as a toy if she so desires; having open conversations with her about clothes, makeup, and sexuality; debunking the myth that women are somehow biologically arranged to be in the kitchen making dinner, and that men can “allow” women to have full careers, Dear Ijeawele goes right to the heart of sexual politics in the twenty-first century.

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An extraordinary memoir about a woman’s discovery of education, its transformative power and the price she has to pay for it.

Tara Westover and her family grew up preparing for the End of Days but, according to the government, she didn’t exist. She hadn’t been registered for a birth certificate.

She had no school records because she’d never set foot in a classroom, and no medical records because her father didn’t believe in hospitals.

As she grew older, her father became more radical and her brother more violent. At sixteen, Tara knew she had to leave home.

In doing so she discovered both the transformative power of education, and the price she had to pay for it.

All Your Perfects: A Novel

By Colleen Hoover Quinn and Graham’s perfect love is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and secrets that they have built up over the years are now tearing them apart. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage beyond the point of repair.

All Your Perfects is a profound novel about a damaged couple whose potential future hinges on promises made in the past. This is a heartbreaking page-turner that asks: Can a resounding love with a perfect beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people?

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SOS Children Spending Quality Time at the Palace Nothing would ever beat the fun of spending mid-year vacation at the Palace! Part of Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino’s ‘Serve 360: Doing good in every direction’ initiatives, the hotel invited a group of SOS Children’s Village little angels over lunch at Empress Lounge.

Children enjoyed DJ tunes, and lots of fun games and activities including face painting and mosaic painting.

A clown was in attendance making balloon shapes for

all the children in their favorite color balloons.

During lunch, general manager Khaled Al Jamal and a number of Cairo Marriott team got to know the children a little more.

Following lunch everyone joined in some additional group games and danced to DJ songs selected by the kids. The children then took turns singing their favorite songs on stage. All the fun games and activities were organized by a group of professional entertainers who ensured the kids had a wonderful day.

The event was one of the hotels continuous initiatives to support SOS Children’s Village; an NGO working to protect and support children who have lost parental care, or who stand at risk of losing it.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in an Exceptional Way at Marriott Mena House, Cairo Surprise your mother on her day with a breathtaking view and a unique culinary experience at Marriott Mena House, Cairo.

Choose an enchanting dining experience at 139 Restaurant in an informal, intimate setting, and breathtaking views of the Pyramids and the landscaped gardens. If you are looking for a more exotic experience, the famous Moghul Room is back in contemporary style overlooking the Pyramids and landscaped gardens with an exciting Indian menu.

And for those mothers who prefer Italian cuisine, Alfredo Restaurant is the perfect spot for a more relaxed ambiance.

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Whatever option you choose, be sure that a unique experience awaits you at Marriott Mena House, Cairo to celebrate this special occasion in a sublime setting.

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The Knowledge Hub and Coventry University Schools Visit in New Administrative Capital Last month, El Sewedy Education hosted delegates from Coventry University to raise awareness about their partnership and the branch campus being established in The Knowledge Hub, located in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital.

Dr. Philip Lewis, Associate Head of International School of Mechanics, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering, Ms. Roxana Aldea, Partnership Manager from Coventry University, Ihab Salama, CEO of El Sewedy Education, Dr. Mohamed Loutfi, President of The Knowledge Hub, and Nancy El Sisi, Student Services Manager, held information sessions at several international schools in Cairo to highlight the academic programs Coventry University plans to offer in September 2019. A seminar held at a New Cairo hotel was attended by over 100 councilors, parents, and prospective students, Dr. Philip and Ms. Roxana discussed the proposed faculties of Engineering, Computing, and Design and Media.

Coventry University will offer the same curriculum, teaching methodologies, quality assurance, providing the exact same bachelor’s degree offered in the UK. In

addition, Mr. Ihab Salama presented the facilities The Knowledge Hub will offer students, and the strategic plan for the institution.

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A Mother’s Day of Unconditional Love at JW Marriott Cairo This Mother’s Day JW Marriott has mindfully created experiences your mother will really love.

The chefs have prepared a delectable Mother’s Day dinner buffet and à-la-carte menus at Mirage Café, Cucina, Lemongrass and Ahlein. For every family of four, moms will enjoy a free dinner. At La Patisserie, choose one of the mouth-watering treats made especially for mom.

At Mandara Spa, pamper mom at the luxurious sanctuary. Select any of the relaxing journeys and enjoy the extensive Mandara’s Spa facilities including an indoor as well as an outdoor pool, showers, Jacuzzis and saunas. A special Mother’s Day package includes a 30-minute

body scrub, followed by a 30-minute back massage complemented with a 60-minute facial treatment.

This 120-minute luxurious experience will leave her glowing, both physically and mentally.

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Mother’s Day celebration at Le Meridien Cairo Airport

Gift your mother on her special day with EVOO’S Mother’s Day dinner celebration on March 21st! Bring the whole family and indulge in an opulent dinner buffet for only EGP 550 per person.

EVOO also invites you to treat mom on March 22nd to a savory BBQ lunch by pool, live entertainment and

much more for only 550 EGP per person.

Mom’s sweet tooth will be treated to a complementary box of Avec Amour signature chocolates.

Kids up to 8 years are free of charge.

The Perfect Mother’s Day at Sheraton Cairo Hotel Sheraton Cairo has prepared the perfect getaway for your mom on Mother’s Day, where she can relax, be pampered and enjoy her day. Book her a memorable stay that includes a luxurious double room, a delicious breakfast to kick off the day, relaxing spa treatment and a 5-course set menu dinner at Giannini’s overlooking the amazing Nile view where she will

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receive a gift voucher worth EGP 1000 from the eye fashion shop. All of this for EGP 3800 all inclusive.

If you are planning a family celebration with your mom, book your reservation at Rawi restaurant and enjoy the authentic menu and views overlooking the Nile view, as well as a gift voucher from the eye fashion shop for your mom.

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Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh in the Top 25 Luxurious Hotels in the Middle East The luxurious Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh is a 2019 Traveler’s Choice Award Winner from Trip Advisor! The Traveler’s Choice awards are the highest honor TripAdvisor can give to any luxurious hotel. This prestigious ranking was based on reviews from thousands of international tourists that guarantee the quality and 5 star detailing of the Palace’s service.

Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh has won in the following categories: Top 25 HotelsMiddle East, Top 25 Luxury HotelsMiddle East, Top 25 Hotels for ServiceMiddle East, Top 25 Hotels-Egypt, Top 25 Luxury Hotels-Egypt, Top 25 Hotels for Service-Egypt.

In recognition to these achievements, the vice president of Baron Hotels and Resorts Mr. Sherif Shahein, stated that even though Baron Hotels and Resorts, Egypt has won many awards and has built a reputation worldwide, it could

have never been achieved without the hard work and dedication of the Baron Hotels and Resorts Egypt team, and most importantly it could have never been done without its loyal guests.

Valentine’s Bazaar at The First Mall The First Mall offers an exquisite experience for shoppers with refined tastes.

The First Mall hosted a Valentine’s Bazaar last month in-cooperation with United Group (Samia Abol Fotouh, Alia Hassouna, Nevin Shawarby and Malak Madkour). Also participating was the Kuwaiti Embassy via Mrs. Soaad El Ramah the Ambassador’s wife, Mrs. Abeya Al Qattami and Mrs. Maha El Qattami.

The generous women put on display a beautiful collection of authentic Kuwaiti products, with proceeds going to Aboul Rish Children’s Hospital. Artist Randa Fouad also has donated a unique artwork for the same cause. Shikha Mariam Al Sabaah, fashion designer Hani El Behairy, cinema legends Shahira and Sohair Ramzy along many more of society’s glitterati were in attendance. Fifty-nine

upscale boutiques offered high-end fashion; from haute-couture dresses to designer-chic casual wear. The First Mall offers an outstanding shopping experience. This year the boutique mall will host several glamorous events. Stay tuned.

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Galleries

Safarkhan art gallery

Exhibition Name: Solitude Artist: Ashraf El Zamzamy Opening Night: February 18th, 2019 Exhibition Ends: March 13th, 2019 Address: 6 Brazil St., Zamalek

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Exhibition Name: The Pioneers Artist: Youssef Kamel, Hosny Elbanani, Kamel Moustafa Opening Night: February 3rd, 2019 Exhibition Ends: March 7th, 2019 Address: 23 Hassan Assem off Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek

Ubunto art gallery Exhibition Name: Juggled Artist: Tarek El Sheikh Opening Night: February 17th, 2019 Exhibition Ends: March 9th, 2019 Address: 20 Hassan Sabry St., entrance from Ibn Zinky St., Zamalek

Al Mashrabia art gallery Exhibition Name: Explosion Artist: Shahira Shoukry Opening Night: February 23rd, 2019 Exhibition Ends: March 9th, 2019 Address: 8 Champollion St., Downtown Cairo

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Bringing Spanish Tapas and Sangria to Korba Inspired by owner Tamer Ayoub’s extensive time spent in Spain, Pinchos is built on the mission to provide Cairenes with delicious and authentic tapas and a selection of beverages.

This spot fills the gap for a local watering hole in east Cairo, and we popped in for early dinner to sample the menu.

Signature dishes: Paella, Bikini de Mozzarela y Pavo.

Dishes sampled: Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted with a refreshing Pinchos signature cocktail comprising of vodka, lychee syrup, sweet and sour mix, lime, orange and basil undertones. While sipping on this zesty concoction, we selected a number of hot and cold tapas from Pincho’s extensive menu. For starters, the presentation of each dish is impeccable and the portion size is perfect for two. Stars of the roster are the boquerones fritos, traditional Spanish fried anchovies and the Bikini de Mozzarela y Pavo, a fried roll of mozzarella stuffed with turkey. The pairing in the bikini was excellent and well-deserving of a signature item.

Another excellent pairing is the alcachofas al ajillo con gambas, garlic drenched artichokes with shrimp. The Albondigas con Tomate presented tender and juicy meatballs in tomato sauce with rice, albeit the rice would have benefited from a little extra cooking time. The gambas al ajillo were tender and juicy, well seasoned and adorned with a mix of chopped herbs. The sea bream was tender and delicious, served on a bed of mashed red cabbage, dressed with crushed peanuts and arugula.

The octopus with potatoes and paprika needed a bit more

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kick, the pieces would have benefited from a thinner slice and the potatoes were a bit bland. The chorizo al vino tinto sounded delicious, but the sausage was more traditional Egyptian sausage than Spanish chorizo. The paella comprised of traditional Spanish style rice, chunks of chicken, shrimp and peas – simple and hearty fare. All the tapas were washed down with a jug of homemade sangria, red wine steeped in a selection of fresh fruits.

Finally, we sampled some of Pinchos signature desserts of which the churros con chocolate is the definite winner.

Churros are traditional finger sized fried doughnuts sprinkled with brown sugar and offered with a chocolate dipping sauce – we would definitely recommend having two servings of these!

Other menu options that appealed: The main dishes are certainly worth a try – beef filet in red wine sauce, sea

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bass with mashed potatoes, and Pinchos cheese platter and Spanish olives.

Worth knowing: Pinchos has live music nights on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 pm.

Beverage options: Cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks and hot beverages.

Décor and ambience: Pinchos is divided into two separate dining areas and a lively bar area. The furnishings are a mixture of classic and modern décor, comfortable and chic. The super attentive and friendly service makes this spot one to return to again and again for after work drinks and a good nibble or two.

Ingredients • 4 tablespoons butter room temperature • 1 tablespoon onion chopped finely • 1/2 cup flour divided • 1 cup milk room temperature • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 tablespoon dry cooking wine • 1 pound ground cooked chicken • 2 eggs beaten • 1 cup bread crumbs • Vegetable oil • Salt and pepper to taste Instructions 1. Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté with onion on medium-low heat.

2. Slowly, whisk in milk, 1/3 cup of flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Constantly stir until a thick sauce forms.

3. Add the cooking wine and ground cooked chicken to the sauce. Mix it all together slowly. Let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

4. Let the filling rest at room temperature then refrigerate for 2 hours. The mixture has to harden in order to form into logs and coat evenly. If this step is skipped, it will be very hard to form logs, coat with breading, and fry. This is an important step.

5. Remove filling from refrigerator. Spoon approximately

Clientele mix: Groups of friends, and those looking for a chill date night.

Price range: Moderate.

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1 tablespoon of the mixture and form a log 3 inches long and about a 3/4 inch thick. Repeat until you have all the croquettes done.

6. In a bowl, whisk eggs and set aside. In another bowl, mix the remaining flour and bread crumbs.

7. Dip each croquette in egg and then cover in bread crumbs. Let them rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before frying.

8. In a large frying pan, add enough vegetable oil to cover the croquettes completely. Make sure the oil is at 190o C. Fry each one until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.

9. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

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Ristorante Tuscany An Enticing New Menu at The Cairo Marriott

Type of cuisine: Ristorante Tuscany offers tasty and traditional Italian dishes made fresh to order. From risotto to rich grilled meats, appetizers to desserts and everything in between.

Signature dishes: An authentic Italian menu that is concisely curated makes all the dishes signature dishes!

Dishes sampled: We began our foray into Italian cusine with a fresh bread basket that came with an impressive and unique oil and balsamic vinaigrette topped with fresh cheese. We decided to start with the Carpaccio di Manzo,

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Caprese Salad, and the Arancini Balls. The starters were grand in both size and flavor, giving us a true taste of Italy right off the hop. From the thinly sliced beef tenderloin

with Parmesan cheese and olive oil to the pesto and fresh mozzarella, each bite was filling and flavorful.

For mains, we chose the Mushroom Risotto, Shrimp Pasta, Mixed Seafood

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Grill, and Grilled Lamb Chops. The risotto was adorned with truffle oil and Parmesan cheese and exceeded expectations! The pasta came with a healthy portion of shrimp and the mixed seafood and grilled lamb both perfectly hit the mark when it came to taste, quality, and authenticity. We then happily moved on to dessert, a Panna Cotta topped with fruit and Tiramisù that came in a martini glass, tying in all of the amazing flavors of Northern Italy.

Beverage options: The beverage menu is separate and extensive, giving guests a wide range of hot, cold, soft, and alcoholic beverages to choose from.

Other menu options that appealed: Next time we would definitely try the Salmon Ravioli, Lasagna, and the Veal.

Clientele mix: The clientele is 100% cosmopolitan with guests from every part of the globe dining together.

Décor: The décor takes you right into the heart of Northern Italy: rustic, comfortable and inviting.

Ambience: Charming and romantic ambiance, complete with mood lighting and intimate dining space.

The windowless restaurant is very quiet and quaint, perfect for a couple’s night out or a work dinner.

Price range: A bit pricy but very reasonable for a major international hotel and a fine dining experience.

6 pm – 12 am 16 Saray El Gezira Street, Zamalek 02 2728 3000 ext. 4661 Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino cairomarriott

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Moghul Room at Marriott Mena House

A New Menu and a New Location When this mainstay of the iconic Mena House hotel took time out, it felt as though a dear friend had left town. Welcome back.

We missed you, with your unbeatable atmosphere and authentic Indian cuisine.

The view of the garden from your spot in the Pavilion, right next to 139 Restaurant, is pure magic!

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Signature dishes: Shahi Tandoori Platter, Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Lamb Vindaloo, Kulfi Dishes sampled: We found a lot of our perennial favorites on the menu, and felt quite at home, but were still content to be guided by Karim, our waiter, and Chef Praveen, with their recommendations. A good decision, as the selection that they presented us with was a well-balanced array of flavors, spicing, textures and colors.

Everything, in fact, that makes this cuisine so special. We whet our palates with a long, cool mango lassi.

The fresh mango and yoghurt went down very smoothly, we can heartily recommend it. Just minutes later we found ourselves with two slate platters bearing a variety of starters.

The pakora, samosa, bhaji and murgh tikka all offered a complex mélange of spices, not too hot, but with layers of flavors.

The bread platter arrived just as quickly, hot from the tandoor, with ‘eat-me-now’ portions of garlic naan, butter naan, roti and lacca paratha.

With perfect timing, our table filled up with small copper tureens offering a profusion of aromas and visual excitement. Where to start?

The Shahi Tandoori with tender, subtly spiced lamb chops, shrimp, chicken, seekh kebab and grilled red peppers came sizzling hot, and disappeared in a flash. From that point it was a pleasurable journey

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from Vegetable Biryani, Dal Tarka and Palak Mushroom, (all great vegetarian options we noted), on to Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh and a creamy Shrimp Curry. Every dish had its own distinctive texture and flavors, the Rogan Josh with a rich sauce of onion and Kashmiri spices, the melt-in-the-mouth Butter Chicken vying for attention with a more subtle buttery tomato and cream sauce. The Shrimp Curry was mild, allowing the shrimp to be the star, which it certainly was.

Experience had told us that we would always overindulge when presented with such expertly prepared dishes, but we also knew it would be foolish to pass on the traditional Indian desserts of Gulab Jamun, those syrup-laden milk solid delights, and cardamom and pistachio Pista Kulfi. Too sated to even think of moving, we sank into a relaxed reverie, content to gaze at the twinkling lights, regal palms and splashing water of the garden, with the Pyramids of Giza providing an unbeatable backdrop.

Other menu options that appealed: If we were looking for a more fiery challenge we would head straight for the Lamb Vindaloo. The soups are also tempting, and we would love to try our old favorite, Chicken Korma.

Beverage options: There is a full bar, along with a wide range of soft

option. We recommend starting with lassi, it works so well with the traditional flavors of the various dishes.

Décor and ambience: Set overlooking the spacious terrace and mesmerizing gardens sprawling at the foot of the historic Palace, the Moghul Room offers unforgettable views. Full length windows allow diners to feel a part of the magic. The restaurant itself is an elegant blend of traditional features set against contemporary marble columns and natural wood floors. The service is professional and attentive, with knowledgeable waiters who can explain each dish in detail. The wafts of incense and gentle sound of sitar music playing in the background set the mood.

Clientele mix: We were happy to note that both locals and hotel guests are heading to the Moghul Room, a sign of its popularity and loyal following. The atmosphere is conducive to relaxed, intimate dining; we sighted many couples.

Price range: Ranging towards high end, but if you order carefully it needn’t break the bank.

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A Delicious Quinoa Salad to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Quinoa Salad

Before all the presents, flowers and lunches dedicated to the most precious female figure in our lives started happening, Mother’s Day started out in the U.S.A as a day dedicated to mourn women, to remember fallen soldiers and work for peace. The cause evolved later over the years to make it a more sentimental positive occasion, celebrating mothers all over the world by showing them love and gratitude.

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Generally Mother’s Day is celebrated between the months of March and May in different parts of the world, with the exception of some countries like Luxembourg, which commemorates the day in June, Costa Rica and Thailand in August, Argentina in October and Russia in November.

Gifts evolved from flowers and cards to brunches, dinners and more. We’ve picked out a delicious healthy salad, just in case you decide to surprise your mother with a special lunch.

Ingredients

Preparation

• 1 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa

Prepare quinoa according to package directions.

After cooking, allow to cool, then fluff with a fork. (If serving as a warm, main-dish salad, allow to cool just enough that the basil and greens won’t wilt when added and the cheese won’t melt.)

• 3 cups quartered grape or cherry tomatoes (from about 1 1/2 pints) • 4 cups mixed leaves • 2 cups diced, cooked chicken breasts • 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon lemon zest • 2 1/2 teaspoons rock salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, mixed leaves, chicken, basil, Parmesan, and garlic.

Stir to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.

Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until serving.

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#BohoBun is now open at The Greek Campus for a limited time, come get some juicy burgers and try it out for yourself!

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14, Road 218 - Degla, Maadi 19326 @selfjuicery

5 Abu Atteya St., Abbass El Akad – beside Intl. Garden Wonderland Mall 4th floor/ Nasr City 02 23826710 – 02 23826715 Fins Seafood @Finseg

What makes TBS special is that everything is baked in front of you.

The “It’s so fresh, it’s baked in front of you!” slogan has now become embedded in the minds of Egyptians. It’s like heaven on earth for a bread enthusiast!

Self offers a selection of blends, salads, sandwiches, greek yogurt, nut butters, nondairy milks, and of course tea & coffee - made fresh every day.

Fins brings you a new concept in seafood; a selection of smoked seafood items, infused with tasty sauces, packed and ready to use. Sold in Sunny, Oscar, Basics Market, Zakuski, Cosmos, and Seoudi Markets.

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This March, we are dedicating our news to mothers to help them stay well informed in their busy lives. Let’s appreciate all the mamas out there!

Lice Busters Do you get an itch just by reading the word lice? What if we told you that for the first time in Egypt, there is a lice removal service, with a natural approach? Lice Busters uses powerful suction tools guaranteeing a lice free head in only one session at the comfort and privacy of your home. Just book yourself an appointment with one of their technicians.

Tel: 0109 720 7675 Facebook & Instagram: @licebusters.eg Nina Found Home – Artisan bed linens There’s nothing more rewarding than a good night’s sleep and some relaxing lounging in bed. Nina Found Home uses100% pure premium Egyptian Cotton in sateen weave, for the collection of bed linens, cushions and throws. The minimalist color palette selection is tranquil, luxurious, and comfortable. Proudly handcrafted by local artisans.

Website: www.ninafoundhome.com Tel: 0100 070 6300 Facebook & Instagram: @ninafoundhome Gem Couture – Be as unique as your gem It all starts with a gemstone and its natural gorgeous shades. Gem Couture is about working with a variety of semi-precious stones, making them the focal point of a piece. With a special preference for the nuances of the Labradorite stone the designer Dina Abdel Basset has adopted it as her signature stone. The uniqueness of the pieces is guaranteed as no two gems are the same.

Special orders accepted.

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Nine Psychology – House of Therapies Nine Psychology is a home of certified therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists in a range of emotional, behavioral and mental health issues, offering one-to-one sessions, group therapy, well-being workshops, assessments and retreats.

Address: 73, Road 9, Maadi Tel: 0120 088 5123 Facebook & Instagram: @ninepsychology Dahab Khan – Sufi inspired first collection The designer of Dahab Khan’s unique taste caught the attention of friends and family who gave her initial push to start her own collection, which was inspired by the poems of the 13th century Sufi mystic poet, Rumi.

Tel: 0122 314 8592 Facebook : @dahabkhan Pre-Teens Etiquette Course by Dina El Selmy Marie Claire Arabia consultant Dina El Selmy is also a certified Etiquette and Protocol consultant who regularly runs etiquette and public speaking courses. This March she is hosting a Pre-Teens Etiquette Program where graduates ages 8 to 13 will polish their etiquette through a series of four Saturday workshops and dining tutorials that are age appropriate and interactive, including poise and posture; introduction and greetings; general courtesies and dining etiquette.

Starting March (Saturdays from 9-11am) Address: Dusit Thani Tel: 0111 112 6599 Facebook & Instagram: @dinaelselmy

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MOTHER’S DAY GUIDE Beit Mariam Facebook: @beitmariam Tel: 0100 118 8660 Web: www.beitmariam.com Body Bakes Tel: 0112 177 2977 Facebook/Instagram: @bodybakes Website: www.bodybakes.com Caravanserai 15 Ahmed Heshmat St, Zamalek Tel: 0100 167 5855 Facebook/Instagram: @caravanseraidesign Web: www.caravanserai-design.com Creative Egypt Cairo Festival City behind Kidzania Tel: 0127 333 6558 Facebook/Instagram: @creativegyptorg Eddukkan Ramsis Hilton Annex 1115 Corniche El Nile Street, Cairo Tel: 02 25752752 – 02 25752399 (ext.

103) Facebook: Eddukkan Emma’s Jewelry Facebook: Emma’s Jewelry Instagram: @Jewelryemma Tel: 0100 157 457 ETTC & Karizma Showroom Mohandessin 1 Gamet El Dowal El Arabia St. Sphinx Square Tel: 0100 132 1192 Sheraton - Heliopolis Block 8, Square 1140 Abdelhamid Badawy St. Tel: 0127 334 4362 Facebook/Instagram: @ETTC.Karizma.Egy Website: www.ettcegypt.com Hoda Lasheen Interior Design 4 Ahmed Yehia Ibrahim St. Mohandeseen Instagram: @HodaLasheen Tel: 02 3346 4625 INCA & Co. 157 July 26th St. Zamalek Downtown Mall Katameya Tel: 0110 000 1106 Instagram: @incaeg Khanfokar Tel: 0122 214 2228/34502 Instagram: @khan.fokhar

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Web: www.khanfokhar.com KHAT Instagram: @khat_byhodaismail Lilly Linen Facebook: @lillylinen Instagram: @lilly_linen Web: www.lillylinen.com Tel: 0100 408 1396 Nbed Linens by Nesrine Attallah Instagram: @nbedlinens Facebook: N Bed - by Fame Tel: 0114 277 7798 Nuniz Cairo 24, El Sherifa Dina St. corner of Orabi St. - Maadi Facebook: NUNIZ by Nadia Zarkani Instagram: @nunizcairo Web: www.nunizcairo.com Tel: 0122 210 5860 / 0122 142 1366 Pandora Facebook: @pandorajewelry Instagram: @theofficialpandora Web: www.pandora.net/en-eg Style Treasure Instagram: @styletreasure Facebook: @styletreasureegypt Web: www.style-treasure.com TheGiftery.com Facebook: The Giftery.com Instagram: @thegifteryegypt Web: www.TheGiftery.com Tulipe Dandy Mall Tel: 0115 402 8752 Cairo Festival City Tel: 0111 124 9487 City Stars Tel: 02 2480 2046 Mall of Egypt Tel: 0111 770 8768 Mall of Arabia - Gate 23 Tel: 02 3826 0130 HOME & GARDEN Amr Helmy Designs 34 Orabi St. - Maadi Tel: 02 2358 0133 Facebook: @amrhelmydesigns Web: www.amrhelmydesigns.com Contistahl Heliopolis 44 Nehro St, behind Merryland Tel: 0100 583 8992 Cairo Festival City Tel: 0102 816 0110 Mohandeseen 32 Ahmed Orabi St. Tel: 0100 008 8314 Mall of Arabia – Gate 1

Home Concept Tel: 0102 223 7672 Dandy Mall Tel: 0106 550 6650 Facebook: @ContistahlGroup Web: www.contistahlgroup.com Tel: 16041 Designy Facebook: @DesignyEgypt Tel: 0100 165 0381 Web: www.designy-egypt.com IKEA Facebook/Instagram: @ikeaegypt Tel: 16576 Style Design 3/5 Lassilky St. - Maadi Tel: 02 2516 1947 - 57 Designopolis – KM 38 Cairo-Alex Road Tel: 02 3857 2027 Facebook: Style Design Web: www.style-design.com.eg Woodpecker City Stars Tel: 0111 777 7816 Facebook @WoodpeckerEgypt Web: buy.woodpecker-eg.com REINVENTING YOURSELF Alia Shedeed Self-Development Coach info@learn2learnegypt.com American University Career Center Campus Center – 1st Floor, Room 1020 Opposite Americana Food Court Facebook: Tel: 02 2615 3515 Career Counselling Egypt 27, Abdulla Ibn Taher St. off Makram Ebied Near El Arkam Mosque, Nasr City Facebook: @CareerCounselingEgypt Tel: 0128 007 6959 Career 180 Facebook: @career180 Web: www.career180.co/ Tel: 0120 695 7994 Career Advancers Facebook: @CareerAdvancers Tel: 0101 690 6609 Web: www.careeradvancers.org LAZIB INN FAYOUM Lazib Inn Resort & Spa Tunis Village Tel: 084 2820 000 Facebook: @lazib.inn Instagram: @lazibinn

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