April 17, 2024 WoEgypt The film Rafaat Einy Ll sama ‘The Brink of Dreams’ by Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir is participating in the official competition of the Critics’ Week at the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival 2024, which will take place from May 15th to the 23rd. It is the only Egyptian film officially selected to compete this year, alongside six international films from the United States, Brazil, France, Argentina, Belgium, and Taiwan. It is also the first Egyptian documentary film to be selected for the competition since its establishment. The film was entirely shot in the villag ..read more

April 15, 2024 WoEgypt Sara Hegazy’s journey to integrate modern and alternative medicine wins her the Holistic Health Award at the Annual Health Awards in Dubai, in the category of Best Health Tech Startup of the Year 2023. Combining modern medicine with ancient wisdom and alternative medicine In a world where fashion often takes center stage, some embark on exceptional journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Meet Sara Hegazy, a distinguished entrepreneur who transitioned from a fashion icon to a holistic psychotherapist and founder of the I HEal community for mental health practition ..read more

April 15, 2024 WoEgypt In celebration of Women’s International Day 2024, the “Music for Peace” concert, under the patronage of the Embassy of Egypt in France, paid tribute to Egyptian women. The event that took place on March 8th at the auditorium of Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, and featured the world-renowned soprano Amira Selim and the Ayoub Sisters, was organized by Mir’a Art Hub.  Co-founded by Nadine El Guiddawy, Mir’a (Mirror in English) is an art association that aims to promote Middle Eastern and North African artists. Co-founded by Nadine El Guiddawy, Mir’a (which means “M ..read more

April 1st, 2024 Dr. El-Shaimaa Abumandour The ancient Egyptian civilization was one of the most marvelous and rich eras in the ancient world. The ancient Egyptians succeeded in raising their civilization around the Nile River. Since then, Egyptians have been related to their land and the Nile. They have managed to link their daily activities with science and astronomy. Egyptians were renowned as experts in many fields during this epoch, such as scientific fields, applied chemistry, astronomy, engineering, medicine, agriculture, accounting, writing, etc.  They made a significant breakthr ..read more

March 21, 2024 Women of Egypt Egyptian American ESL Professor and Director of ESL Curriculum develops unique teaching method for English Language Learners An Egyptian American by nationality, Dr. Hanaa Wahba was born in Egypt and has been living and teaching in New York for over 25 years now. A lover of education, languages and all things related, she carved her path to become the current “Associate Academic Director at INTO Hofstra University” and the “Director of English as a Second Language Program” at Hofstra University. Her cumulative experience, diligence and creativity enabled her to ..read more

March 14, 2023 Dr. El-Shaimaa Abumandour Photo by Claudia Barbosa Life is a journey filled with challenges, both ups and downs. We experience various emotions daily, from happiness and success to stress and anxiety. Pursuing success is not an easy quest; it could suck you into a whirlpool. Complex emotions and exhaustion can drain your body and soul and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Unfortunately, sometimes, in a specific moment, your body starts declaring its rejection of pressure and exhaustion. The human body has a flawless, stunning mechanism; it can declare its rejection in different way ..read more

March 10, 2024 Alexandra Kinias As the world spins faster, life can become an overwhelming challenge, but Dr. Reham Eltomy defies these challenges, juggling four kids, a full-time engineering career, and duties of a diplomat’s spouse with grace and grit. She pushes boundaries, and forges a trailblazing path that merges academia, cybersecurity, and diplomatic life. Her inspiring story is not just an amazing personal achievement, but also a powerful narrative that breaks down barriers, shatters stereotypes and misconceptions, and motivates others to reach beyond what’s expected of them. The dip ..read more

Feb 11, 2024 Alexandra Kinias Dr. Yomna El Sheridy is the Founder and CEO of Special Food Industries International (SFII), a leading manufacturer and exporter of table olives, pickled vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes.  SFII focuses its efforts to place Egyptian olive exports in the world market and continues to acquire knowhow to meet international export standards. Dr. Sheridy has also been appointed Non-Executive Chair of Omar Effendi Company, a government owned enterprise. She has hailed the decision of using the private sector expertise in managing public sector companies ..read more

WoEgypt February 7, 2024  (Photo: ICARDA) Smart Agri Project: Transforming Egypt’s Agriculture with Digital Expertise In the realm of sustainable agriculture, a groundbreaking initiative is underway, powered by the support of the German government and led by Global Project Partners – Berlin (GPP) in collaboration with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Magdeburg, Germany, along with three dedicated Egyptian partners. At the heart of this project is the dynamic and visionary Rania Reda. Rania Reda: Pioneering Change Rania Reda, a figurehead in the world of digital technologies a ..read more

Feb 2, 2023 Woegypt After 30 years of experience in Modeling, coaching models, and Beauty Contestants, qualifying Image Consultants, conducting corporate workshops, boosting assertiveness, and mostly completing the project of writing three books, Shirley Shalaby has been nominated as as International Director of the Federation of Image Professionals International (FIPI). FIPI, the Federation of Image Professionals International, unifies global image professionals, prioritizing excellence through elevated standards, education, and global industry awareness. This dedicated network emphasizes t ..read more