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How to Be Aware of Your Energy Around Your Co-Workers

When I was younger, my best friend Farrah used to say to me: “Mariam, if I’m sitting somewhere I…

Simple Ways to Stop Overthinking Every Little Thing in Your Life

Some people are blessed with brains that only function intensely when need be. Others, like myself, are over thinkers…

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…

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….

5 Red Flags That Your Work-Life Balance is Way Off Balance

Achieving a work-life balance always seems like an uphill battle. With technology now giving us access to…

What You Need to Know About Power Harassment in the Workplace

Let’s talk about power moves and how they subtly surround you in your place of employment. Some of you…

Your Good Manners are a Critical Business Necessity

A rude attitude is not only bad manners, it’s actually bad for business and unfortunately it’s becoming an ever…

Let It Rust: Viral Social Media Campaign Takes a Stand Against the High Prices of Cars

“Let it Rust” or #خليها_تصدي is a social media campaign that began taking…

How JW Marriott Made History by Becoming Egypt’s First Solar-Powered Hotel

Using solar energy to power homes, offices and other establishments is a rarity in Egypt. However, JW Marriott has…

Should Nepotism Be an Acceptable Form of Discrimination?

If I’m not reading a book or watching a documentary tackling the Middle East’s economic problems, I usually don’t…