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How Actor-Therapist Ingi Abou Zeid Uses Art to Empower Women

You’ve probably seen her on TV and you’ve probably also asked yourself the same question: is that…

Why There Aren’t Enough Leading Roles for Women in Egyptian Cinema

It’s hard to miss the huge billboard ads on the Ring Road and 6th of October Bridge. Massive movie…

How These 3 Egyptian Travel Consultancy Houses Are Changing the Way We Travel

For years, travel has been all about touristic sightseeing, fancy hotels and outings in singled-out spots. Recently, however, the…

I Sat Down with a Professional Tarot Reader and This Is What Happened

With it being Halloween, I decided to do something quite different from what people usually do. Dressing up in…

Harrowing Stories About Harassment at the Workplace

Harassment, be it sexual or otherwise, is not a matter to be taken lightly. With the recent #MeToo and…

Winds of Change: 4 Egyptian Men Who Quit Their Jobs to Become Kitesurfers

The beach has always been a spot where one goes to relax, enjoy the sun and a fizzy drink…

Dealing with an Employee’s Drug Addiction, from HR’s Perspective

According to Egyptian labor law, article #69, point no.7 states that “a worker shall be immediately discharged if they…

Psychologist Anne Justus on Toxic Masculinity in the Workplace and Striking a Work-Life Balance

Dr. Anne Justus is a Clinical Psychologist based in Cairo. She was an Associate Professor of Practice at the…

Egyptian Business Couples Tell Us the Secret to Their Relationships

When you hear of a couple that work together, you automatically think what a headache, right? Like isn’t it…

The 3 B’s Workshop: How Metropolitan International Fights Bullying and Builds Empathy

“You’re never going to have a perfect school. And I don’t think it’s necessarily bad to feel some pain….