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FILMS SEAN CONNERY LIVE AND LET DIE - 1973 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN - 1974 FILMS PIERCE BROSNAN THE SPY WHO LOVED ME -1977 DR. NO - 1962 MOONRAKER - 1979 FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE - 1963 FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - 1981 GOLDFINGER - 1964 FILMS OCTOPUSSY - 1983 THUNDERBALL - 1965 GOLDENEYE -1995 A VIEW TO A KILL - 1985 YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE -1967 TOMORROW NEVER DIES -1997 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - 1971 THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH -1999 BIOGRAPHY DIE ANOTHER DAY - 2002 Roger Moore brought a wit and sense BIOGRAPHY of humour to the role of 007 that were Sean Connery was the first actor to BIOGRAPHY distinctly his own. Born in London, bring Ian Fleming’s James Bond to Pierce Brosnan’s performance as after school Moore worked in an ani- the movie screen. Born in a working- 007 captured the timeless appeal mation studio working on War Office class neighbourhood of Edinburgh, of the character in a new world short films. His artistic ability didn’t stop Connery joined the Navy at an early of high-technology and post-Cold there and he went on to study at age and afterwards worked as a War intrigue. Born in Ireland in 1953, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts bricklayer, lifeguard and French polish- Brosnan carved out a distinguished before being called up for the military er. In his spare time he enjoyed body- career as an artist and circus fire service in 1945. He subsequently act- building. This hobby led to modelling eaterbefore starring in Tennessee ed in numerous television and stage and small theatrical parts that Williams’s The Red Devil Battery Sign in roles –and soon landed a starring role included training with Swedish dancer London. After in The Saint from 1962 to 1969. There, Yat Malmgren. These experiences marrying Bond girl Cassandra Harris, he became a household name. He instilled in him the masculine grace Brosnan was considered for the part of was considered for 007 in 1968 before and air of confidence that produc- Bond in 1986 but commitments to TV finally accepting the part in 1972. ers Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli and drama Remington Steele meant that Moore’s good looks, affable presence Harry Saltzman were looking for in he didn’t don 007’s tuxedo until 1995. on set and sense of timing secured their 007, Connery received a Lifetime He was awarded an OBE from Queen him the leading role in seven Bond Achievement award at the 1996 Elizabeth II in 2003 for his ‘outstanding films. He was knighted in 2003 for his Golden Globes and a knighthood in contribution to the British film industry.’ work for children’s charity UNICEF. 2000 among many other tributes.

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FILMS TImOTHY DALTON CASINO ROYALE - 2006 QUANTUM OF SOLACE - 2008 gEORgE LAZENBY SKYFALL - 2012 FILMS SPECTRE - 2015 FILMS THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS - 1987 ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE - LICENCE TO KILL - 1989 BIOGRAPHY 1969 BIOGRAPHY Daniel Craig brought the danger, Timothy Dalton is remembered as the seductive rawness and realism to BIOGRAPHY actor who channelled the more ruthless, Bond that the 2006 reboot of the series George Lazenby took to the formidable hard-edged James Bond found in Ian demanded. Born in Chester, England, task of succeeding Sean Connery as 007 Fleming’s original novels. Born in Colwyn in 1968, Craig worked in television and with characteristic charm and confi- Bay, Wales, in 1946, Dalton trained at the with some of the world’s leading direc- dence. Born in Australia, Lazenby was Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and his tors, including Sam Mendes who he one of the highest-paid models work- stage work quickly marked him out as an would later collaborate with on ing in Europe before he was spotted by actor of tremendous presence. Initially SKYFALL, before being cast as 007 in producer Cubby Broccoli in approached to play Bond in 1968 – which 2005. While taking cues from every the barbers at the Dorchester Hotel. he declined because he was just 25 at one of the previous Bond actors, Craig His physical exuberance and energy the time – Dalton finally slipped into 007’s has redefined James Bond for the 21st secured Lazenby the role of Bond but tuxedo in 1987 and became the fourth Century, exploring new depths in the a long-term commitment to 007 never actor in the series, starring in two films that character and met the challenge of materialised. Lazenby departed the series offered a darker, conflicted but no less filmmaking with a commitment to per- after just one memorable performance. seductive 007. forming many of his own stunts. 16 hey iT’s okay

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Okko Oxford J.Crew Italian leather belt Shoes Products that should be in every gentleman’s 6 bathroomBy: Menna Helmy Normally these things would always be recommended for women, but for the sake of our men’s issue, we decided to focus on male needs and spot the light on them. Here are seven products that you will absolutely need in your bathroom.

AfterShower an intensive workout Gel. or a long day and conditioner (use only once a week) YouBathrobe. don’t want to wear your clean and in the sun working and struggling in the that helps your hair become less oily and ironed clothes in the bathroom and take streets traffic all you need is a shower have some volume. risk dirtying them or getting them wet or with your favourite shower gel scent to something, that’s when the bathrobe refresh your day and make you feel alive Wavy hair: probably the best type of comes in handy. Oh and it looks sexy as again. them all, but still needs the right prod- hell! ucts to maintain the wide curls without getting frizzy. When choosing the shampoo and conditioner, make sure it will help cleanse the scalp while providing weightless moisture. BecauseBath of course mat. you’re a busy man . who does not have enough time to dry Curly hair: although it looks effortless and ToothpasteI’ll consider you already have one the bathroom floor when you’re done, sexy, this is often the thickest type and because the thought that you might not Even worse could happen: If slip and might take forever to style it the way you is just frightening! To choose a toothpaste fall down breaking that chiselled jaw want. The choice of the shampoo and is as quite important as choosing the right you cut calories to achieve. Bath mats conditioner should include a blend of toothbrush. The whitening kinds are what most of us go for and it’s effective, but will absorb all the water and save the natural oils, to provide 24 hours of nour- please bear in mind those ingredients to ished control. Use extra-virgin olive oil to drama. be found in the toothpaste when you’re lightly coat the tips of your curls; olive oil buying one: goes great for conditioning curly hair. • Abrasive agents: They’re scratchy Kinky hair: mostly found in dark skinned materials, including calcium carbonate Shampoo and males, and is the most voluminous and silicates, which help remove food, hair type you’re going to need an oily bacteria, and some stains from your Shampoo and deep conditioner and teeth. It’sConditioner. pretty important to choose the right use the conditioner frequently. Olive oil applies here too. shampoo and conditioner that works the • Detergents: Those suds you see when best with your hair type, there are four you brush your teeth are from detergents types of hair: like sodium lauryl sulfate.

Straight hair: the easiest type, If you have ThisBubble is a favourite for Maker. sure! You need noth- • Fluoride: It makes your tooth enamel straight hair, the best products to use for ing but a bubbly bath after a long week stronger and less likely to suffer acid your hair type are hair wax, pomade, of work and stress, it’s perfect for stress damage as well as reverse the early hair mousse, hair spray and a hair dryer, relief and would definitely work for a stages of acid damage by demineraliz- in addition to your choice of shampoo romantic night! ing areas that have started to decay. 18 insight

If you’re in your mid-twenties and don’t have your life plans all figured out.

To find football games boring to watch, and spend the night reading comic books and manga instead.

To develop a habit of consistently deleting your search history, even though no one uses your devices.

To enjoy chick flicks and pretend HEY you’re watching them “ironically” To be married to your career instead of a human being.

To have no idea how to play video games because you have better ways to waste your time.

To have a business meeting in a coffee shop and order a pumpkin spice IT’S frappe with a colourful bendy straw. To have Lana Del Rey listed as your most played artist on your music player.

To start balding in your twenties! Bald heads are sophisticatedly sexy any- OKAY way!

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TIPS FOR EFFORTLESS OUTDOOR WORKOUTS You’ll obviously be sweating a lot under With summer kicking off the Egyptian sun, so stay hydrated with THE PLAYGROUND WORKOUT stronger than ever this year, plenty of H2O before, during and after When exercising without standard gym we want to make the best your workout. Pack a larger water bottle equipment, you can feel a little lost. of it before it ends. It is no than you’d normally take to the gym to However, utilizing a playground as work- make sure you can keep going strong. out equipment can be a fun and inno- secret that spending more Last, but not least, remember forget to vative way to be outside! Use the metal time outdoors is related to snag a bottle of high SPF sunscreen to beams for exercises such as body weight decreases in levels of tension protect your skin from discoloration and rows and hanging knee tucks for an skin disease. intense core workout. Challenge yourself, and anxiety, but it is also a and try pull-ups on the monkey bars, or great way to increase focus on GRAB A YOGA MAT incline push-ups and tricep dips on the your physical environment. If you’re hesitating to workout outdoors bench. Grab a friend and get creative! As the weather gets sunnier because of the sand or terrain, grab and the air gets breezier, your yoga mat. Laying your mat on any DITCH THE EQUIPMENT outdoor surface can help with any dis- Who needs extra equipment?! Check everyone is dying to spend comfort from hard surfaces like concrete out the hashtag #GymisEverywhere on more time outside, and what + keep you clean in the middle of your Instagram workouts to get some ideas better way to do that than favorite sandy spot on the beach. It will on how to use your own bodyweight to to take your workout to the provide a great base for your workout, have a great resistance workout. Swear whatever it may be! by the treadmill? Look for a running route beach? The Egyptian heat, that suits your fitness levels, such as the however, can be dangerous CHECK OUT LOCAL beach trail in Diplo. Jogging to a local even in September, so here coffee shop with your bestie and treat- COMPOUNDS FOR GREENERY ing yourself to a Lychee smoothie after- are some key tips for your Enjoying the nature around you is an wards can be a huge incentive! outdoor summer workout: added bonus to exercising outdoors. Scope out your compound for main- WALK YOUR DOG tained grassy areas or even bike trails This can be a great cheat if your body is PACK A BAG to run on. Take in the view as you run, The nature of an outdoor workout typically hard to convince to get it mov- and soon enough, you will realize you will send you on the go — so be pre- ing. Get your pup on that leash and take just crushed your longest run ever! In an pared! Grab your favourite gym bag a quick jog across your neighbourhood. and make sure you’ve packed your as area without trails, find a hill where you Not only will you find that you ran more well as some things you might want to can run hill sprints for a HIIT-style workout miles than you can normally handle, but bring in addition to the basics so you (high-intensity interval training) to bring you’ll also spend quality time with your can maximize your outdoor workout. on the sweat. most favourite being in the world.

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To Shave or not To Shave You’ve probably been struggling with the decision to shave or not to shave, and with all facial hair trends growing, we believe you’re lost. But as the saying goes “Men with beards are sexy, men with moustaches are creepy” and they haven’t even mentioned men with no facial hair as they do not consider them men at all! And for that we know it’s a hassle and we want to make it easier for you to make up your mind. We brought you some facts to consider while taking your decision. By: Menna Helmy

Whenever you eat or dink anything Rich men have no your beard is there beards! with you eating You know better than what eat and we do that most of drink; you create rich men have no your own amazing beards as they’re and glamourous often too busy to waterfall of your spend time on taking own right there care of it. on your beard! It could stay there When men shave forever. they become boys again! Beard takes Well it’s not actually a too much time very bad thing, who and effort to would miss the oppor- care of it. tunity to go back in It has to always time, the good old look very clean, days when nothing really matters and be looks neat and upset about it! fresh!

Not all people Kids love have the thick beards beards they wish This is a favourite for. to be honest! Just like girl’s hair, men That fact that kids as well sometimes like to grab long have problems with beards is not so hair thickness and this cute and makes could be quite annoy- you immediately ing, so it would be shave it and never better to keep it short think of growing it and sharp! again.

Skin care prob- Bearded men lems. look more If your face is overly dry, having any type series than of facial hair will make none bearded your skin flakes more and a jungle man! Sometimes it gets men. visible than ever before either flying disgusting! Let’s face it he could be a around or being stuck on your beard. It’s terrorist! not the most pleasant picture, but hap- Girls love that shivering feeling of pens quite often. short sharp beard. I will let you figure that out on your own! I hope you make the right Girls fall for bearded men. decision (Please Shave) Yes indeed, we can’t deny it but there’s Beards eat and drink just as you. regardless of what we think. But a difference between a bearded man Do I even need to elaborate this? seriously, do shave.

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Men Skin Care: Your guide to flawless skin Taking good care of your skin does not make you any less of a man. In fact, with the right facial products and exercises you might be able to tone your jawline to chisel it into a more masculine structure. Using the right products does not merely include stealing your partner’s facials and peel creams! Depending on your skin, a routine could be as simple as moisturizing once a day after a lukewarm shower. Here’s a basic guide on how to preserve your youthful look.

It’s never too late to ditch the soap calories. Sugar is an irritant that can cause One simple method with immediate your skin to break out and to age much effects is to properly cleanse that facial quicker than it naturally should. That skin! Men tend to generally have dirtier doesn’t mean you need to completely pores than women because they biolog- cut it off, but drastically cutting down on ically have more powerful sweat glands, your sugar intake will work to improve your thus their pores are twice as greasy. A overall health and skin condition. simple way to restore a fresh look is to wash your face with a gel based facial Sunscreen is a must for everyone cleanser, instead of using bar or liquid It’s not girly to lather your skin in high soap, which not only dry your skin, but SPF sunscreen before heading outside, they tend to deteriorate your skin cells it’s essential for everyone who goes out over time as well. during the day. Not only can the UV rays cause unwanted discoloration and give NEVER skip moisturizing you a bad farmer’s tan, but they’re the We cannot stress enough on how impor- main reason why anyone ever ages. tant moisturizing is after cleansing. Your Sunscreen or sun block work to filter out skin should be damp before you apply harmful UV rays that can potentially your favourite product to seal in that cause tumours. Make sure you apply moisture. Skipping this step will result in enough and to reapply every two hours. unwanted premature wrinkles and folds such as smile lines or crow’s feet. It’s also Quit smoking important to use a product that matches It’s not just a bad health habit; its effects your skin type. also show externally in the long run… in fact, it might not even take that long Moisture comes from within for your teeth darken and fall out and It’s not all about locking in moisture from your head to start balding. Regardless of the outside. You need to make sure potentially developing tumours in your you’re drinking enough glasses of water lungs, smoking has been proven to make per day according to the weather and you look up to twice your age and make how much physical effort you exert. Eight your skin more prone to breaking out. glasses of water is ideal if you spend your time relaxing in room temperature. Eat salad every day However, if you the climate is warmer Fruits and veggies can work miracles and if you regularly exercise, then you if consumed on a consistent basis. A might want to consume double that mixture of lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, amount. tomatoes, apples, and some bell pep- pers will be your health’s bestfriend Stay away from sugar that not only boosts your immunity and You might think because you go to the improves your bowel movements, but it’ll gym on a daily basis and burn plenty of also give you that healthy glow all those calories, you can eat as much sugar as expensive OTC products promise you – you feel like it, but it’s not about burning without the chemicals!

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There’s nothing sexier than a man in a suit, but we have to admit that some men pull off black tie better than others. It’s not because their bodies are naturally capable of looking better in tuxedos, it’s because they follow simple black tie rules that you might not be familiar with. Here’s what you need to know before commencing your prince charming makeover. wearHow toIT righT Pay attention to your tuxedo jacket: The lapels on your jacket should be joined to the collar to make an unbroken Black Tie Basics loop around your shoulders and the back of your neck; an unvented jacket may be better if you want to be more inclined to the strictest Black Tie and Formal Dress Are Not formality. You also need to make sure that your buttons match and Synonymous that your sleeve has four matching buttons –just like a suit jacket. There’s a common misconception that black tie is the highest standard of dress for men. Black tie is not but Straightforward Trousers: The base material should mere evening semi-formal attire, whereas ‘white tie’ is the always be the same as the jacket where the outer seams are hidden highest formal dress code. beneath a strip of ribbon, known as the braid, which should also be made from the same material as the jacket’s lapel. Black Tie Is Not Suitable For Daytime All those neatly dressed men you see at popular tourist Classic Shirt: The shirt should always be plain white. Instead attractions in tuxedos are doing it wrong. That doesn’t of buttons, it’s preferable to find a shirt that is closed with decorative mean that the trend is likely to stop and that you shouldn’t studs which should be widely and proportionately spaced. The cuffs follow, but if you’re serious about getting your formal and should be fastenable with links, and the collar should either be a semi-formal attire right, then you should know that tuxedos wing or a turndown collar. The former is high and separated from are for evening wear only. the shirt, while the latter is the standard point-style collar.

A Gesture of Respect Bow Tie Tops it off: There are four kinds of bow ties, the Black tie was originally worn as a gesture of respect, where Butterfly is narrow at the centre and wide at the end; the Thistle has it’s not full-blown formal wear, but at the same time is smaller sides and double corners; the Straight-End is ideal for short rendered as an outfit suitable for fancy evening meetings. men with think necks and faces; while the pointed is more suited It’s not a costume, it’s an outfit you wear to let your host for men with sharp, angular features. None is more formal than the know that you care about their event and respect them. other, so knock yourself out! Amr

KouraThe Raghda El Sayed Photo Credit: Wicked Media Tycoon Amr Koura is the behind-the- scenes warrior. He’s constantly bringing fresh ideas to the media scene creating what could least be described as constant revolutions. We had the pleasure of meeting the mastermind behind the huge turnovers happening in the art and media fields, and here’s what he had to tell us… By: Rania Ihab & Menna Helmy

What can you tell us about yourself? entertaining material with an educational message that I studied architecture and worked in the field for five years. targets the youth so we did ‘The University’. During my college years, I fell in love with photography. Egypt After that, I ran a media representation company and then didn’t have the culture of photography, only a very limited num- I discovered the agency business. After lots of readings, ber of photographers were known in Egypt back then. When I meetings, and travelling, I decided that this is the business started working as a photographer, Tarek Nour saw some of my for me; It’s the perfect business for the collective experi- pictures and offered me to work as a resident photographer in ences and connections I have. It is a business that didn’t his company. I worked there for six months, but I was hooked by exist although it was extremely needed. So here I am now the advertising field and I decided to open my own agency with running ‘Creative Arab Talent’. the feeling that I might present something new. I did a couple of press ads in an Egyptian magazine and they What is the importance of talent agencies? were noticed by a Lebanese advertising guy that was looking Artists should not humiliate themselves by negotiating their fees! for a partner in Egypt. He had a small advertising agency and So we do this on their behalf and we make sure that they’re wanted to open an office in Cairo. It was an actual turning treated well and according to their level. We make sure they point because it introduced me to the international advertis- choose what is right for themselves. This is why everyone wants ing scene. After a few years, I realized that I’m only passionate to sign with us now, as our stars boomed! But to be honest, we about movie and TV production. In my agency we always had a only gave the advice but they did all the hard work. problem finding a good, professional production company that can deliver good commercials. So I opened my TV production In your opinion what’s the reason behind this commercial company, ‘Image Film Production’; the only one of huge boom? its kind at that time. We created a culture of TV commercials that Honestly, I don’t know! People are looking at me as if I’m still goes on up till now. In 1998, we produced ‘Sesame Street’ the reason behind this success, yet the one who actu- and I stopped commercials completely and focused only on ally explained it to me was Mohamed Mamdouh, he told creating this show for ten years. This show helped us realize that me, “It was because you chose the right talents.” Some of the media scene, abroad, is huge. We wanted to deliver an our talents did not succeed as much as others, and that’s

30 insight hand, my clients feel relieved and satisfied. I know there normal but I think ‘Grand Hotel’ was the whole package. In our are a lot of actors who will bring me lots of money but I just business, perception is reality and perception is how we got them the good roles. can’t defeat what I represent. I have to be very careful of my own image. From the beginning, we knew that there were two barriers we need to overcome or else we would have been doomed. We Here, when a producer wants to work with a certain actor, needed to convince the talent to sign with us and trust us with- he calls the scriptwriter, while in Hollywood, they call the out double crossing us. Actors, by nature, are very sceptical and agent. And as an agent, I am supposed to create work insecure, so we started with those who trust me as a businessman packages. So when Mariam Na’oum brings me a fantastic and as a friend. So, if the producer tells them that he doesn’t story, we sit and start to think who can direct this, who can work with agencies, they refuse to work with him! For the first six act..etc. They don’t have to be my client. So now, I have months, we had some problems and doubts, but then we had a group of people attached to a certain project and they two turning points: The first was when Yousra decided to sign with all have to be very passionate about it so I only take their us and the second was when Mariam Na’oum joined us. After approvals as a commitment to something they already that, the buzz started that we are a respectable good team, yet like. Then, I go to a producer with this package. So what I we became a threat to the producers. did here was that I provided a job opportunity to, at least, Why? one of my clients. I created something they like rather They saw that I’m somebody who understands the business and than have them wait for the perfect opportunity to work. can negotiate, for example, one of my stars used to take a certain amount of money, and then she boomed and I knew that What do you still aim to achieve? her name will bring ads and the channels will fight so I tripled her My ultimate dream is to distribute our work abroad, but wage. They mainly feared I may raise the market price, which our main problems are lack of knowledge, laziness and is not true. I convinced another actress to accept a role for less good connections; which is my area of expertise. I went money, she was a bit hesitant and we insisted that she accepts to Hollywood several times as a producer to crack that the role. Now she realized this was the best decision she has ever “Hollywood shell” and open wider opportunities for the taken . Ramadan was the second barrier, as all producers did Egyptian market but I was only met with denial. Now that not approve to work with my clients through our agency and all I have my talent agency, it’s a totally different story, these of my clients refused to work with them. people understand the importance of an agent; something we don’t quite understand here. That was before the boom, so how did they trust you? They had to! The producers wanted my clients and they knew Will we ever see you as a director again? that only way to reach them was through my agency, so they I want to direct a romantic movie. If I found a good script, were obligated to deal with me. That’s when we started our good relationships, they learned that I wanted their benefit I’ll go for it. I admire the brilliant works of Ezzel Dine Zulficar, because when they succeed, my clients will also succeed and his directing techniques back at his time are in the same so will I. level of those in Hollywood today!

You did a lot of career shifts, is there something in Do you prefer managerial or technical work? specific you’re still searching for? I prefer to sit down and think! But I also hate details, as I I like to follow my passion, yet I am constantly searching for a don’t have patience for them. I love to be a leader not new challenge. This career is super challenging. And I think it’s manager. I want to be in a place where I think ahead because I follow my passion that I always have to do something for an adequate amount of time. I’m very ambitious and that stimulates my mind. there’s nothing I deem impossible; I believe that everything can be done. This doesn’t mean that I don’t fail, I Why did you open an office in L.A? have had a lot of failures, but I learned from them and I wanted to create a bridge to ease things a little bit. Anything I had the pleasure of trying. I’m currently preparing a I can do to serve both parties, I will. Meaning; taking some of presentation for the government to bring foreign movies our actors into the international zone and bringing international to be shot here. I want people all over the world to trust celebrities to the Middle East. I have offices in Dubai and Abu us again. I have access to every agent in Hollywood so I Dhabi as well; we have very rich clients who are willing to pay can bring Scarlet Johansson, Taylor swift or Matt Damon an enormous amount of money to invite international celebrities. to visit Luxor and Aswan or attend Cairo International Film This business is built on trust, especially the Hollywood business; if they don’t trust you, they will not do business with you. So I want Festival. These visits will promote our tourism better than to be the trusted voice of both sides. They need to know that if those sea, Nile and monuments pictures! they need anything, they can get it through my agency. You almost did everything! What is the thing You were chosen to join the Advisory Committee of that you haven’t done yet? ‘Cairo International Film Festival’, what does this role I’d love to write music! But there isn’t anything in my add to your work achievements? career field that I haven’t tried yet, I covered it all. I think the reason they chose me is because they know I have connections. Being well connected in the stars business opens The ACA Awards, did it meet your expecta- a lot of doors so easily! My job is to bring people together, I’m a tions? deal maker, the talents are my weapons they’re my reason for No! I gave myself a five out of ten since I actually lost existence. money. I think the perception is much better than reality. It had its bright moments; it created a much bigger image Where and how do you dig for these weapons? for me and now Abu Dhabi wants me to do the awards I used to but now I don’t sign with actors anymore. On the other there. How to Keep Him Hooked 32 insight There’s always this weird consensus that Argue Calmly Maturity can be the sexiest of your fea- suggests playing hard tures. Did you catch him eyeballing a to get is the secret to pretty woman or two? Not flipping tables can be of great help! Never yell at your getting and keeping a man in public or in private. Talk to him partner, but that may calmly about what’s bothering you and not be true after all. let him know why it does. They respond Apparently, there are to your requests better that way, trust us. much simpler ways you could keep your man; methods that may ShowStroke him off to your his friends egoand fam- seem obvious but are ily, boast about him, let him know what fascinates you about him. If you’re not surprisingly neglected the one that makes sure his self-esteem is by many women. up to the clouds, who will?

Keep track of Don’t let your ‘moments’ yourself go Getting comfortable in a relationship We can guarantee that no matter how is always a plus, but that does not give many lingerie pieces you purchase, your you a pass to let yourself go. Your man partner will remember none of them. might at some point feel like he’s stuck They’re sexy and add a spice to your with you, but don’t you ever abuse that relationship, but they’re not what keeps fact! Watch your weight, keep your hair a man. What’s a song you both love? and nails neat; don’t stop loving yourself When and where did you have your and your body just because you know first date? All of these moments could someone else does. be employed to create a wonderful surprise for your significant other on their birthday. You’d be surprised that they Be remember them, too. Spontaneous You don’t have to look and sound flaw- Don’t try to make less all the time. Just a dash of spon- taneity can be very attractive. Don’t him jealous be scared to show off your funny side and crack a joke or two about yourself. It’s childish and will only make him less Maybe even some about your partner, interested if anything. If you want to as long as you stay respectful. make your relationship more exciting, a new activity would be the way to do. And that does not include hanging out with your ex and uploading a picture of Learn to like his the both of you in swimsuits to Instagram. Nope. family (no matter how much they annoy you) Give him time to Some of us are blessed with outstand- ingly supportive in-law families, others are breathe pretty much cursed for life. Whatever the Yes, it’s the good ol’ “give him space” case is with you, you should realize that trick that apparently every girl already you’re stuck with them as much as you “You are stuck with acknowledges, but how many of us are with your long-term partner. Learn to actually do it? No, space doesn’t mean like them and make them like you. Help your partner’s family you let him play video games with his out when you’re invited to a family din- as much as you are boys instead of hanging out with you. ner, respect them and their opinions, and stuck with him” It’s letting him do it without consistently be friendly to any children that may be texting him through it. there; it sets an impression! Mahmoud Abd El Salam Filling The FraMe WiTh Peerless PulchriTude

The enterprising celebrity photographer, Mahmoud Abd El Salam, has proved himself the ultimate trailblazer with the effortless eccentricity depicted in his flawless photoshoots. We finally got to meet him, and he told us all about his secrets to reaching the summit of his success. “I’m completely against the idea of sitting down with the photo editors to guide them. You have to give them the space and freedom to modify whatever they feel the need to improve, then you can put the final touch after they turn their work in.” By: Mayar El-Shamy How did you end up being a photographer? Is this How do you get the person or thing you’re something you have always planned to be? shooting to turn out just the way you want? It was definitely planned. It has been something I’ve always wanted There are three steps I always take when preparing for a to do for years. I studied for it, and I decided I wanted to make it my shoot. I have to first make a brief for the shoot, try to think profession alongside my studies until I graduate. I had a brilliant idea out of the box and come up with something that hasn’t for a visual storytelling shoot one day and I proposed it to Hanan Tork, been done before. Step two is to think of who I will hire whom I met through my sister, and she loved it! I was so lucky to work to work with me for styling and makeup..etc, that’s when with Hanan Tork because I had no portfolio or work experience then it comes to technical preparations. The last step is to get –all I had was an idea. The idea was awarded in a festival based in the person I’m shooting to turn out consistent with the Milano, Italy around nine years ago. It’s one of my greatest achieve- theme and idea I chose, and that just comes with trial ments, and it was the gateway to making photography my career. and error.

34 insight Which photographers would you How would you describe your style? say have influenced you? My main style is the lack of it. I never stick to David LaChapelle for sure! He’s one of the just one, and I’m open to try different things best photographers the world has ever every time. I think I like to go a little crazy seen. His work is insane! He’s my favour- and do what’s unexpected, yet classy. I also ite mainly because of his use of basically tend to only do what I am convinced of. My every colour on the spectrum in each of his clients trust my work, and so I always have shoots, all of which are employed so homo- the capacity to craft the shoots the way I geneously. In my opinion, he started an want. artistic revolution that took photography to a whole new level with ingeniously uncon- You’re mainly a celebrity photog- ventional notions behind his shoots. rapher. But is that what you enjoy doing the most? Is there a message behind your Of course, not. I love shooting cars and shoots? food! Those are my two favourite things to I mainly photograph celebrities for a living, shoot. I think vehicles make the most beauti- so it’s hard to say I have some profound ful still models. I also sometimes feel like message behind all of my photoshoots. cooking different plates just to take pictures I work in advertising, so it’s different from of them. illustrations. However, some of my shoots in the past have conveyed humanitarian What’s your dream destination to concepts and whatnot, like the Hanan Tork carry out a shoot? one I previously mentioned. Besides those, India and Russia for sure. As a photographer, any other message I try to portray is that I think it’s quite obvious why I want to go to natural is best. I never like to over-edit my India. People there are much more natural shoots or use ridiculous lighting and filters. I and spontaneous, and the sceneries there like my photographs as natural as they can are generally easy on the eyes. As for Russia, possibly be. I love the culture and there are countless nature spots that would make beautiful What camera/gear/software do you photographs. prefer using? I love Cannon products, but my favourite What’s your favourite image you camera is definitely the Hasselblad! As for have shot? lighting gear, I use what’s available, noth- That’s a tough one to answer because I love ing in particular; it’s the camera brand that all my work, but the closest shoot to my heart matters the most. I let my editors use what- was the one I did with Hanan Tork. I’m very ever software they feel comfortable with, grateful to it and it’s why I made it this far. but it’s mainly Adobe Photoshop. Do you have any photographic What’s your favourite photography ambitions that you have yet to accessory/lens other than your achieve? What are they? camera? Of course, I do. Success wise, I think I I cannot possibly choose a favourite! From achieved a lot of things in a time span that all the filters and camera lenses, each have could have been longer, but thankfully their own use depending on the shoot and wasn’t. However, there are still places I have the lighting and everything else. Although yet to visit and international fame I have yet the 100-400 lens is the only I feel most com- to gain. There’s always room for improve- fortable with, that does not mean I don’t ment, and that’s something I never stop find uses for other ones. working on.

Do you prefer to work alone or with Any advice you would like to give a team? to aspiring young photographers There are lots of things I prefer to do myself, out there? but I can never work without my team. I I have two pieces of advice, each for dif- wouldn’t go anywhere without my assistants ferent kinds of photographers. If you’re only and editors. However, when I say I like to do doing it for the money, then you should tar- things myself, that only means that I must get wedding photography because that’s do the shooting and the final editing, not your way to making the fortune you dream necessarily the in-between. I also never tell of making. As for those actually following my team members what to do. I’m com- their dreams, I must advise them to only pletely against the idea of sitting down with the photo editors to guide them. You take pictures that they love and to never have to give them the space and freedom take a million photos to choose one from. A to modify whatever they feel the need to good photographer never presses the shut- improve, then you can put the final touch ter button unless the frame is as perfectly set after they turn their work in. as what’s behind it. Mahmoud Ashour hiTTing The shuTTer aT The PerFecT MoMenT

If you haven’t heard of Mahmoud Ashour, you’ve surely seen his stunning work. Ashour is known to take some staggeringly unconventional photoshoots of our favourite stars including Dolly Shaine, Randa El Behery, Rania Farid Shawki, and many more. With hard work and wholehearted devotion, he managed to go from talented amateur to one of Egypt’s most famous photographers.

By: Mayar El-Shamy “I always like to venture on to various styles every now and then. I never stick to only abstract or still life photography for instance, I just shoot whenever I see an opportunity... I photograph whatever I deem different and creative...”

36 insight Did you go to school to study pho- • Indoor or outdoor shooting: I enjoy both, tography? but I guess I prefer indoors because it gives No, I never actually studied it theoretically. me more space to create what I want rather than adapt my shoots to whatever is My uncle, however, was a photographer already there. as well as a painter so I’ve managed to practically learn a lot from him through my What famous photographers do you childhood. look up to? A lot! I’d rather not mention any names How long have you been a photog- because I’m sure I’ll end up dropping out rapher? some important ones that don’t happen I’ve been taking shoots as a hobby and for to be on top of my head right now, but I a living for as long as I can remember. But love Indian photography because it usu- you could say that it started professionally ally features some gorgeous colours, as well since I was a teenager in high school. as Portuguese because I find it to be the epitome of diversity. How would you describe your style? I always like to venture on to various styles How do you find inspiration? every now and then. I never stick to only I have to know who I’ll be shooting first so abstract or still life photography for instance, I could do my research, read about them, I just shoot whenever I see an opportunity. and find an angle that I could portray But you could say that I photograph what- through a shoot. It’s usually a part of them ever I deem different and creative, so that that would be unconventional to convey. would be my style. What is the Egyptian photography What type of cameras do you use? industry missing? I use a Canon EOS 5D mark III. It takes stun- We seriously lack creativity in the industry, ningly detailed shots and has all the superb but I think there are tons of professionals out capabilities every professional needs. there trying to change that.

If you had to use one kind of cam- Is there anybody (or anything) you era lens, which one would it be and would love to photograph? why? I’d love to do a shoot of Myriam fares and The Canon EF 70-200mm, of course. Angelina Jolie! Wouldn’t go anywhere without this beast. It has fluorite and ultra-Low dispersion capa- What advice would you give to bilities, two mode optical image stabiliza- aspiring young photographers? tion, an ultrasonic focus motor, dust and You have to grow a passion for what you do moisture resistant sealing and a manual before you expect any success. Never fol- focus override, I never really need any other low trends just because they seem popular lens unless I’m packing a spare of the same at the time; many of those are ephemeral kind. and are likely to die quickly. Finally, you must give your business some time and be What lighting equipment do you use as patient as you are creative. on a shoot? It depends on the shoot, but I always use Hensel. Be it eflash compact moonlight kits, or Integra Pro light strobes or the like.

Do you always edit your pictures? What software do you use? I think every photographer does, and I do as well. I mainly use Adobe Photoshop to retouch and edit my shoots.

Which do you prefer and why? • Colour or black and white: I prefer colour because I like variety.

• MAC or Microsoft for editing: I use Microsoft because I feel like it supports more programs and tools than the former.

• Team work or solo work: Team Work, of course. The master of everything is master of none! Things Men Wish Women Knew By Mayar El-Shamy

Sometimes we think we’ve got men all figured out after we’ve dated a few of them, but there’s probably still some core facts here and there that you might have missed. Yeah, yeah, they like having their own space and get pissy when we demand their passwords to every social media account they have, so instead, here are the traits you need to acknowledge before you get back on that horse.

hey, too, get They mean it when they They’re not (always) emotional tell you that you’re nasty slobs There’s always this odd Television has its way with depicting men consensus that men have pretty without makeup as filthy creatures who eat themselves to hearts made of bricks and Nope, they’re not just trying to get in sleep and wake up in their own filth just that they’re generally apa- your trousers. Men usually prefer women before greeting one another with a fart thetic towards most things who can pull off their natural look better fest. They’re humans; some are neater that don’t involve their per- than that gal across the room with seven than others, and some are neater than sonal pleasure, but that’s purely a myth. pounds of foundation and drawn on you. Guess what? Some actually pull the TMen can get as emotional as women, eyebrows who thinks she’s hot shit. seat back down after they pee as well they just tend to hide it better. as clean the sink after shaving! They can be just as Insecurity is almost obsessed with their They acknowledge that always behind their bodies they spend their time massive egos Yes, women can stare themselves in the doing stupid shit Some men just pull off seeming confi- mirror for hours obsessing over their bra No one said that they think they will bulges and stretch marks, and so do dent better than most women can…a amount to anything by spending hours men. They can feel weird and insecure little too confident. That’s rarely ever playing Mortal Kombat and Overwatch, in their bodies, and it hurts just as much genuine. That man that just dropped a but that’s just how they like wasting their lame pick-up-line at you in a pub is not to them when you call them out for being overweight. They might not spend time. We like spending our time watching because he bears the self-confidence to dumb chick flicks and gossiping about do it, it’s because he is clothing his low hours in the morning trying to get their how Mariam dumped Tamer for the self-esteem in playful jest that he hopes eyeliner wing ‘on fleek’, but they sure as seventh time, and that’s how they like to will work. hell spend a lot more time on toning their biceps and abdominal muscles. spend theirs.

38 insight Your Guide to Becoming A Misogynic Partner By Mayar El-Shamy

he Western Ask her if she REALLY order to protect her prude reputation. civilization needs to work Back up your argument Just because she can legally work, with religious theories has been doesn’t mean you cannot trick her into gradually thinking you only care for her comfort you totally made up encroaching when you ask her to quit. Instead of It doesn’t matter if your theories actually simplistically suggesting she abandons exist in any religious doctrine as long as its way her career, start by casually broaching they’re believable enough. Not only do to our how your income is enough for the both they make you sound like a total saint, of you and that you’ll always get her but they also make ideal grounds for any territory what she wants, regardless of whether unrealistic expectations you hold dear. and it’s you actually plan to do so. If it works, successfully she’ll have more time to run your tedious “... it’s no longer watering down our errands and chore. appropriate to scold Ttraditions, including Call her every ten min- your female part- our much lauded utes but lash out when ner...” conventional misogyny. she does the same Demand she unfriends Lots of women are So she’s out with her “friends”? And every single one of her now allowed to some of those “friends” are of the opposite sex? Claim your dominance by male acquaintances openly date without ringing her consistently through her entire She might be faithful right now and receiving a whooping, outing, but be sweet about it as if you’re that’s unlikely to change, but that’s not and it’s no longer only calling to check on her. If she does the point. Demanding she cuts ties with the same when you go out, enlighten anyone of the opposite sex, while you appropriate to scold her on how you’re allowed to do what don’t do the same, is a sure way to sati- your female partner you please because you’re blessed with ate your dominant needs. for establishing her the power of male genitalia. Remind her she needs to Hiss at her at intermittent own career and longing intervals throughout the for independence. Fear care what people think Everyone knows that nothing matters day no more! It’s your time as much as public opinions based on If all else fails, there’s nothing like a sur- to shine. Just use these appearance, and that’s exactly what prise hiss from behind to startle to living simple tips and tricks you need to consistently remind her of. crap out of her for no reason. You get Let her know that what she wears, where extra points if you simultaneously stroke to low-key claim your she goes, and when she comes home all any exposed part of her skin to scent play a part in said notion, and you only dominance. mark her as your property. control every single aspect of her life in Mohamed Abdelmoati soWing The seeds oF cineMaTic arTisTry

Thanks to his shrewd acumen and years of pursuing his long- life dream of becoming a writer, Mohamed Abdelmoati has certainly managed to catch the crest of the cinematic wave with the raging success of his scripts for The Legend, Bitter Sugar, and The festival. The emerging script writer and journalist has spilled the beans to (in)sight about his looming passion for cinema and his path to

success. Houssen Tarek Photo Credit:

By: Mayar El-Shamy

How/when did you realize writing was what you topped off with a fervour for critiquing; I would constantly wanted to do for a living? picture plot modifications of whatever I’m watching. So it I have been writing since I was only ten years of age. Back then, was clear from my childhood that I would become a writer. I excelled at writing scholastic essays and outdoing all of my classmates when it came to writing. I would write about typical Do you take into account market trends or do simplistic topics, like pollution, portrayed in a clever storyline with you just write what should be in the market? a moral. This is when I realized that writing is what I’m good at, Let me first familiarize you with my work experience: I have and that I should make it my profession. I read works by dexter- been a journalist at Al-Ahram Newspaper since I was but ous writers whom I deemed my role models like Naguib Mahfouz, a college student, and to me Al-Ahram is an esteemed Anis Mansour, and Youssef El Sebai. My passion for cinema was establishment that serves both fields of journalism and

40 insight culture. My first published novel was ‘Mawaleed Haga W 80’ What script are you most proud of writing and (Born in Nineteen Eighty Something), and then I wrote the film Al why? Mahragan (The Festival), the film Sukkar Mor (Bitter Sugar), and I am proud of everything I wrote, all four works, the novel, the then Al Ostoora TV series (The Legend). Before these, I wrote no two films, and the TV series and I do not prefer one more than less than seven films that I love, and some of them were sold, but the other. However, Bitter Sugar and The Legend are very spe- none were produced. Now back to your question, at first I did cial to me. Bitter Sugar has always given me a special state not take market trends into account, but nowadays I have to of mind as a writer, and I thank god that it has been critically consider the amalgamation of my direction and ambition as well acclaimed and won the best film of 2015 along with partici- as the market trends because I cannot be disconnected from pating in seven international film festivals. The Legend has the market. After all, it is an industry; producers have to make also flown up the arch of success where it reached phenom- money, and by time and experience I started to consider the enalism. So these two achievements are so close to my heart. market needs. Is there a script you sold that did not turn out the What is the TV/Cinema industry missing when it way you intended? If so, what was it? Not at all. I have never sold any work that I wasn’t completely comes to scripts and plots? What do Egyptian script- satisfied with. I think success is God-given, but I also have to writers miss in terms of dramatic plots? do what it takes and make use of my talent; I have to be fully In my opinion, the industry lacks good scripts based on real dedicated to what I do. So I will never sell a script that I am historical events. I see that we are missing epic films like El Naser not convinced of. Salah el Dine (Saladin the Victorious), or the true story of Omar Mukhtar in the international film Lion of the Desert. Egypt has a Who/what inspires your writings? great heritage that has not yet been put to good use in terms of Writers who inspire me include Naguib Mahfouz, who is one of cinema. The 6th of October War is the simplest and most recent my favourites. As for films, I like to watch Alejandro González’s proof of Egypt’s extensive and diverse history, yet no work was films, and Martin Scorsese’s. made to commemorate such a heroic and victorious event that could be employed in making a brilliant documentary. As for How is scriptwriting different from writing a book? Egyptian scriptwriters, I actually see that they don’t lack much; Which do you prefer doing? we have first-rate and talented writers andambitious young writ- I like doing both very much, but scriptwriting gets me more ers with great potential enthusiastic. While working on a script I feel more enraptured because when writing a novel I can only imagine the char- Do you use sequences and outlines or just plow into acters, whereas a script will be manifested in real characters it until you’re satisfied? with flesh and blood. I have to first come up with a general concept before I begin Do you have any goals you have yet to achieve? putting my ideas into words. I must set clear outlines and to know What are they? the significance of each scene. I have a board at my house Definitely! It is not a matter of what I have not achieved where I plan for what I am writing. yet, but more of a hope to keep on writing what I’d love to watch, which can be more challenging that it seems. What is the most important aspect of crafting a great character? What sort of stories or films excite you and why? You have to make sure that there is no character that is por- I like all kinds, and I watch various genres, however I like trayed utterly corrupt or utterly good; they are human beings. To Alejandro González’s films because I sense reality in them. me, the character that people would like or relate to, or what What I really like the most are humanitarian stories; I feel them; makes a character more realistic, is when viewers can clearly they move me and solidify my compassion in a world that has see that the good side and the bad side are both evident in the been desensitized. There’s nothing quite like regaining faith in character. humanity through works of that sort. Tell us a fun fact about you or a funny situation that Where or when does the moment of inspiration hit isn’t related to writing! you? There’s this spooky thing that often happens to me, and it is There are only two places that I feel comfortable writing at: My that when I think of any person, I meet them! If someone who house or my favourite coffee shop. I have some rituals; I must be has not called me in five years happens to cross my mind, in a clear state of mind so I usually start working after I have just they would shortly after call me all of a sudden. A situation woken up and feeling fresh to be able to get the work done. I that occurred to me on set was with Mohamed Ramadan usually write either in the early mornings or late at night. while shooting The Legend. When Mohamed plays a role, he instantly transforms into that person and it sometimes takes a What books have you read that have helped your while before he snaps out of it. So when our conversation was writing? interrupted to shoot a scene as Rifai and he came back to I studied everything at the New York Film Academy’s continue our talk, I told him I couldn’t talk to him yet because I Screenwriting School, and it has helped me plenty in building felt like I was talking to Rifai, not Mohamed, and I seriously did. plots. I use a technique called The Destruction of The Temple, It’s one of those moments that he and I laugh at until now. which means that I do not rely on books when I write, because if I did, I will repeat the structure for every plot. I sense a differ- What would you advise aspiring young writers? Read a lot; watch a lot of films; write constantly, and always ent approach for each film I work on. There is a rule that says an write about what you love because that’s what you will event must happen after the first ten minutes in a film, and this is one of the techniques that plenty use, but I do not feel comfort- become. If you do not have your own identity as a writer, you able with it. In my opinion, an event could take place within the will never be successful, so always write what you believe in. first 30 seconds in a film, depending on each story. However, I You must also identify the message you want to deliver before learned everything I needed to know, and I merged it all with my you write; if you skip this, you will end up with no story or sub- own views and my own experiences to apply it. ject matter. Personality Quiz: are you A Metrosexual? There’s no shame in being a man who likes to take care of himself a little. Your boys might make plenty of inside jokes about how much of a pretty boy you are, but that’s only because they lack the proper taste and skills to do the same. The question is, where do you stand on the metrosexual scale? Only one way to find out!

What is the first thing you do when you If someone rings your doorbell while 0-8 wake up? you’re still in bed, you: The Ultimate Slob 1. Linger in bed for another hour, skip the 1. It’s one PM, who the hell rings my door You don’t care much for the way you shower and go straight to work. THAT early? look…in fact, you don’t care at all. You 2. Take a hot shower before heading 2. Answer in my boxer shorts. could skip the shower if you don’t stink outside. 3. Fetch my robe before answering. too badly, and you don’t quite care for 3. Take a “just woke up” selfie. 4. Put on trousers with a matching shirt grooming your hair or cleansing your skin. 4. Take a lukewarm bath before lathering and quickly splash my face with water your skin and hair in PH balanced moistur- lest I look puffy! Nothing some soap and razors cannot fix! izers. How do you feel about plucking your Under which circumstances would eyebrows? 10-20 you refuse to go outside of your The natural lad house? 1. Ew, I’m not a girl. 2. I’m comfortable with the way they You care about the way you look and 1. No circumstances needed. I never miss naturally look. smell, but you certainly don’t obsess over an opportunity to oversleep. 3. Perhaps, if they’re too messy. the matter. It’s important to stay clean 2. Your face broke out badly. 4. What am I, a wild baboon? Of course and look neat, but you wouldn’t let a 3. Your outfit doesn’t 100% match. I pluck my eyebrows. few blemishes ruin your day. Nothing is 4. HONEY, WHERE’S MY VICTOR&ROLF more important than personal hygiene. SPECIAL EDITION COLOGNE? If you were a woman for a day, you would: What are your bathroom supplies? 1. Oh my god, BOOBS! 22-40 1. Some cheap razors, I guess? 2. See how it is to live life from a female Prince Metrosexual 2. A good quality razor, and some decent perspective. You must look as fashionable as possible, shaving foam. 3. Try to walk in some pretty stiletto heels! and you cannot stand a bad hair day. 3. An excellent quality razor, fancy shaving 4. Finally use all of my makeup with no You’d rather not let anyone see you if foam, and facial moisturizers. shame, watch chick flicks with my girls, 4. High-end shaving supplies, skin and hair and do some serious shopping. you don’t look as flattering as you poten- moisturizers, and some scented candles. tially can be, and you’re quite comfort- Pick a magazine: able in your own skin. Your exfoliated Where do you get a haircut? 1. No, thanks. and moisturized skin, that is. 2. Men’s Health 1. I never actually need one. 3. Life 2. I buzz it myself. 4. Men’s Vogue 42-60 3. At a trusted barber’s shop. 4. Only the highest-end salon I can find. Pick an accessory king Metrosexual 1. A belt You’re a full on metrosexual. You’re the Would you consider getting 2. Sunglasses one your acquaintances go to for fash- lowlights? 3. A scarf ion and beauty advice and you love it. 4. ONE ACCESSORY??? There’s nothing you cherish more than 1. Is that some kind of lighting for my your aromatic bath bombs and beauty home? Are you ready? Time to 2. No, I’m comfortable with my natural add up your points. Give sets, other than your fabulous wardrobe hair colour. yourself a zero for (1)s, of course. You’re often mistaken for 3. Only if it suits my skin tone and general two for (2)s, four for (3)s, being gay, but that only ever flatters you style. and your fashion sense. 4. Been there, done that. and six for (4)s. 42 insight

Mohamed hefzy The arTisTry advocaTe

It goes without saying that Mohamed Hefzy is one of the modern icons of the entertainment industry! His clear efforts to revamp the Egyptian cinema by pumping fresh ideas and talents to the art scene helped us reach worldwide recognition in some of the top international film festivals like Cannes, Berlin and a lot more! We had the chance to chat with the renowned moviemaker. Checkout what he told us!

By Rania Ihab

“...good filmmakers can only leave a positive influence on the world. The only shame is that filmmakers have far less capacity to do so than people really think. In fact, Television has much greater influence on the public psyche than filmmakers do...”

44 insight How did you discover your passion A movie has an unparalleled power for cinema? to influence culture. Do you find this It actually started with theatre. I fell in love power abused by some filmmakers? with theatre and classic plays so I naturally I don’t believe filmmakers abuse their power enrolled in acting courses. It was only when for the sake of negative influence like politi- I had gone to university in London that I cians sometimes do, but they can do it for became more drawn to cinema and film- personal gain. Dishonest filmmakers are making. good at that, but the audience eventually feels their dishonesty. So in general, good ‘Clash’ exceeded all expectations filmmakers can only leave a positive influ- worldwide; did you expect this huge ence on the world. The only shame is that critical acclaim and financial suc- filmmakers have far less capacity to do so cess? than people really think. In fact, Television has much greater influence on the public I’ve had my fingers crossed for it to receive psyche than filmmakers do; at least on the such plaudits, but it definitely surpassed my short term. expectations. I feel like this film still has places to go, so I don’t believe it’s over yet. The biggest battle in my opinion was the domestic You were recently chosen to join one. The release and success of this film in the advisory committee of ‘Cairo Egypt meant more to me than anything. International Film Festival’, what should we expect this year? What are the main obstacles that It’s my second year in this committee, faced this movie? mainly I handle and advise on Cairo Film Everything; from getting it financed and Connection, the co-production platform of shot to forging it in such a way that would the festival. harvest support from the public opinion, as well as managing to get it through the cen- As a producer, how do you decide sorship. Yet, I believe such opposition is the when an idea is worth making into reason the film proved so successful. an entire film? How does the West observe the Some ideas are great but don’t necessarily make great or successful films. Like many industry in Egypt? people who pitch me a joke as the premise I think the West has pretty much forgotten of a movie. I have the experience to know Egyptian cinema because we have been that when fully executed, it will be repeti- self-isolated for the past three decades. In tive and empty after the first few laughs. The the fifties and sixties, it was the norm to find same can be said of dramatic premises, Egyptian films in top festivals like Cannes which can turn into sentimental melodrama. and Venice. Now it’s a rare thing that hap- So I pick ideas that move something in me, pens once in a blue moon, and that’s what and that at the same time can be execut- we’re trying to change. ed well.

You created a revolution in the As a writer, do the characters you Egyptian cinema through ‘Film Clinic’, write reflect your personality? what were you rebelling against? Not necessarily, but often some of them will It was not an attempt to rebel per se. I reflect aspects of my personality, or maybe like to think of it as “evolution” rather than my alter-ego. “revolution”. The digital age meant that directors like Ibrahim Al Batout and Ahmed Abdalla can make films like ‘Ein Shams’ and What’s the biggest obstacle the cin- ‘Microphone’ with small digital cameras ema industry is facing today? or DSLRs. No big distributor was going to Piracy and lack of support from the get in the way of them making a name for government. themselves and building an audience, even if it’s a small audience that grows with time. You are one of the few who encour- Meanwhile, popular cinema was also suffer- age and support young talents, ing a perpetual repetition of the same for- what’s the importance of introduc- mulas, each time harvesting less successful results, when all the audience really needs ing fresh blood? How do you advise is creativity and fresh ideas. Film Clinic is all them? about supplying that. It’s so important to tell young talents the truth, and not be too complimentary. Push Was it difficult going against the them to always work harder on the script mainstream? and on choosing their elements and advise Yes, but it would have not been as successful them against rushing into production. That’s if our films were not seen by the public eye. To part of my job as a producer. be different you must first carve a space for yourself in the market, not orbit in the outer What’s next? constellations. Amr Salama’s ‘Sheikh Jackson’! Mohamed Chahin… alWays surPassing our exPecTaTions

By: Jasmen Edward He is known to perfectly combine comedy with drama. He accurately executes his roles and never fails to put a smile on our faces thanks to his spontaneous sense of humour and light spirits. We met the one and only Mohamed Chahin, and he opened up to us like never before!

How did you discover your passion for acting? What’s the one thing people would be surprised to I started acting during my university years, I took acting workshops know about you? with Khaled Galal. That’s when I started carving my path in acting. One thing that people will not notice about me, as most of my highlights are comic roles, is that I’m nervous by nature. I also What are your memories from ‘Hareem Kareem’ really love watching cartoons and I still buy Mickey magazines. (Karim’s Girlfriend’s)? I consider this movie my real breakthrough. I had my name on Who inspired you to pursue your dream? the poster in away that for the first time satisfied me. It was one of the experiences from which I learned a lot and enjoyed work- During my university years, we had a director called Hussein ing on. Mahmoud, he used to direct our plays; he was very intellectual, well educated, civilized, and he had a very good taste and How did you find working with Ahmed Mekky in sev- interesting view of life. Indeed, he contributed a lot to my suc- eral consecutive works? cess and he inspired me. To be honest, Mekky is a very comfortable person to work with; we can understand one another from a sign or a look. What is the best advice that you’ve been given? Sometimes, we don’t say exactly what’s included in the script A long time ago, Khaled Galal used to teach us the power of because we easily adapt together to any change happening the word “No” if we’re not satisfied with what we were offered. on the spot. I’d love to work with him on another project soon. During several seasons of ’Tamer & Shawkeya’, I received a lot Last Ramadan you worked with superstars Mahmoud of offers, and I had the courage to turn them down because I Abd Elaziz and Yehya El Fakharany, what did you did not feel that they would have added to my resume as an learn from them? actor, neither were they suitable for the plan that I have envi- A lot! They were super amazing, modest, and helpful. They sioned for my career path. embrace the younger actors, and try to help them with their experiences. What, do you think, is the most suitable gift to be offered to a man? Which male celebrity do you believe has the most It depends from one person to another; I cannot choose some- influence on you? thing specific because while buying a gift, I think of buying what I really love Fouad El Mohandes; I love all his movies and plays. I think would be useful and suitable to the person. His jokes were amazing and timeless. He has a special sense of humour; I wish I’d be like him one day. What is on your nightstand? What projects are you currently working on? The air conditioner’s remote control, a photograph of my I’m working on a new movie with Ayten Amer and director mother, my nephew, my brother and his wife, one of me when I Khaled El Halafawy. I hope that people enjoy it. was young, and an alarm clock.

46 insight EGYPT Gift Card UAE Gift Card 48 Producer golden The Ganainy… Tarek El read, andhedoesn’t directbutshouldknowhow view.It’smoreofamana sitting withsuchan gerial workofthe team.Mostimportantly,heshould knowtherighttiming dreams intoreality respects ourminds We askedTarekEl doubt therealityof Tarek ElGanainy, Ganiny everything amounts ofmoney... Theproducerdoesn’twrite butheshouldknowhow about, here’swhat eminent producer. insight “The founderand and issohumble before capturing we werecurious the SantaClaus CEO ofTVision, our hearts;he’s you wouldeven By: MennaHelmy who turnsour “There’s thisperceptionwehad fromoldmoviesthattheproduceris always thefatguy whositscrossedleggedsurrounded byhilarious he said..” to airas wellashowto finance theproject.”

- Photo Credit: Mohamed Hamed How did your journey start? It all started when I was in kindergarten…no, I’m actually kidding! What does a producer do? My field of study is not nearly related to what I do now; I studied There’s this perception we had from old movies that the business in the United States and had my second major in Political producer is always that fat guy who sits crossed legged Science at the American University in Cairo. surrounded by hilarious amounts of money. Our work starts My journey in the media started when I first worked with Tarek Nour with the decision of what we want to do, bringing the team around fifteen years ago as an account handler. The first time I together. The producer doesn’t write but he should know how ever went to a set was for shooting ads for Vodafone and Sherif to read, and he doesn’t direct but should know how to view. Arafa was the director; that’s when I fell in love with being on set in It’s more of a managerial work of the team. Most importantly, general. We then worked on TV programs for Hussein El Emam and he should know the right timing to air as well as how to finance came up with the ‘Madiha Hatem’ concept for which Badreya the project. Tolba is now known. I became known in the advertising field and got an offer from Rotana, which I initially accepted, but in around What do you mostly look forward to? ten months I decided I wanted to set up my own company. My Finding new challenges. When you do something and real turning point was producing El Sha’a (The Apartment) hitting spend so much time doing it, you get bored. There was an the highest distributed program in the Middle East! This huge suc- American producer who once told me “you can spend your cess scared me a lot as I didn’t know how to maintain it. Luckily, life producing 40 shows or you can spend your life producing I also came up with the idea of El Tagreba (The Experience). We one show”. Today we’ve successfully produced about 13 TV worked very hard and we made celebrities try new and weird series, 20 programs, and 8 movies with Mohamed Hefzy. We things; it was exceptional! We then decided to focus more on TV always try to find something to keep the job exciting because Comedy Dramas and the result was Ayza Atgawez ‘I Want to Get if it’s not, it could easily become a routine. Find your passion Married’. ‘Sharbat Loze’ (Almond Sharbat), Vertigo and of course and work upon it. The market is also rapidly changing so you ‘Hekayat Banat’ (Girls’ Stories) all of which met overwhelming suc- need to consistently adapt to it. cess. I really do love my job; one of my friends once told me you turned your hobby of watching TV into a career, and it is actually You studied in the United States for a while, what true. made you come back? I came back because we’re capable of doing wonders! When will Girls’ Stories II be aired? What changes will We always succeed and become the best at what we do be made? abroad, so I decided to come back and achieve such suc- There will be a second and third part, but as a start Girls’ Stories II cess here and then take it there, not the other way around. I should be aired in September 2017. As for the changes, there’s an know I’ll produce something one day in Hollywood. I still have American proverb that goes “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” People no idea whether I will produce an Egyptian project there or loved it because it was fresh and natural so we will keep it this an American one. Yet, I am sure it will happened eventually. way. The only change will be in the cast, unfortunately, as one of the main actresses is pregnant. What makes you different? I don’t like to do the things I know someone else can! I prefer to work on eccentric concepts. Niran Sadeqa (Friendly Fire) was out of this world, it was the first of its kind in our drama series culture, tell What about the Oscars? us how it all happened. [Laughs] Yes, the Oscars! I was invited to the Oscars and I The script of Friendly Fire was brought to us after the success of our wasn’t actually sure whether to go or not as I had a lot of projects. It was rejected from all producers and they told the writer work here, until two days before the Oscars when I decided that he will never find someone crazy enough to produce it! But I did not want to miss the chance. I booked a ticket, called I read the script and loved it was very different, weird and inter- one of my friends to borrow his tuxedo as I didn’t have time to esting, so we worked on it and again, it was yet another raging fetch my own, and I made it! success. Who is your favourite producer? With the Arabizing musical programs trend all over the Lorne Michaels, the producer of SNL, he has been working on Middle East, why Saturday Night Live in particular? it for 40 years now! Another one is; Shonda Rhimes the pro- My story with SNL started when I was 15 years old and attending a ducer of Grey’s Anatomy, How to get away with murder and military school in the United States. We had to be in bed at 10:00 Scandal. Mak Burnett the producer of Survivor, Apprentice PM every day when SNL aired at 11:30, so my friends and I used and The Voice is also one of my favourites. Beside being great to sneak out when everyone was sleeping to watch SNL every producers, the inspiring stories of how they reached that Saturday. Ever since then, I’ve always wanted to be a part of it huge success is such a motivation for me. someday. Years later after I opened my company, I sent to the SNL team in the US proposing my interest in producing a franchise What experience has changed your life? in Egypt, but unfortunately we weren’t lucky. A couple of years Living abroad alone and being independent. I worked in after, OSN came to us and asked us to produce SNL. We started every field: Pizza delivery, dish washing and I even worked working on it for year and a half before it was aired. It was by far in a restaurant where I cleaned shrimps! When I got older, I the most difficult and complicated project we’ve ever done; it’s started selling used cars. I gained I lot of experience when like producing a movie every week, we produce 75 minutes of I was young so by the time I had finished my studies, I had different content on a weekly basis with different decoration and gained all the experience I needed. costumes, dealing with different celebrities. It’s like mission impossible! It wouldn’t have been executed this professionally without my What’s Next? team, I have the best team ever and they never even complain. SNL’s second season along with some projects we’re work- They are my blessing. ing on for next Ramadan. Our experts-approved tips to help you stay in shape Every man needs to be in shape, to look sexy, adorable, and up to the trendy competition of fit, healthy, and good looking guys. Keeping your own fitness objectives prioritised can be challenging, particularly when life tosses curveballs your way. Obstacles, duties, and responsibilities can leave you feeling depleted and demoralized; however, you need to keep it all under control. In fact, this is what differentiates between a short-term fitness lover and a real, passionate athlete who made fitness a lifestyle. Creating strategies and plans leading to success and achievement is critical to helping you accomplish your own objectives for self-change.

By: Jasmen Edward

Mental Strategies for success (S)pecific —you must be specific about what you want to achieve, creating your If you think of the reasons why you’d skip goal in the present tense…that means a workout or cheat on a meal, you’ll using “I am (in the process of…)” to start find out that the reason behind it is the your goal statement. complexity of your mind and feelings; (M)easurable —how do you measure this is the first thing you’ll have to take on “better shape” or a “slimmer waist?” You in order to get where you want to be, can’t. Therefore, you must ensure your and stay there. Everyone has the ability progress can be measured by scaling to lose weight, but not everyone can your goal to a specific number. maintain a lifestyle change for a lifetime of better health and happiness; why you (A)ction-oriented —you must be able to are up at 5:30 in running shoes rather create an action list of things you must than under the spreads with your cuddly do to achieve success. pooch, trying to find motivational quotes to convince yourself to never abandon (R)ealistic —make sure your goal is realis- yourself and your goals is what would tic, that it stretches you but is something make you outstanding. you can achieve, given your expectations and time frame.

To really set effective transformation (T)ime-conscience —this is where we harness the power of a deadline. goals and ensure you’ll reach them, Nothing becomes important to us unless you’re going to have to learn what is we set a deadline. A date forces us to called the SMART technique in goal set- give it priority and set positive pressure ting to pave your way to sure success on us to achieve it.

50 insight Eight Tips to keep you motivated throughout your transformation journey:

1. Take Progress Pictures Even before you step foot into the gym, you have to make sure to be in front of the camera as well to know where you’re starting from and where your journey is beginning. Taking pictures throughout the transformation and comparing them to when you first started, is a very good way to prove to yourself that your hard work is paying off.

2. Harness The Power Of Micro goals It’s equally important to set small goals along the way as it is to put a long-term goal to be achieved. If you’re constantly driving toward a large goal without mile- stones to hit on a more short-term basis, you may lose your fire and fizzle out.

3. Set Training Benchmarks This should be a habit because having benchmarks would leave you striving for a new personal best on specific lifts, resting less between sets, or lifting with more volume.

4. Find A Workout Buddy Not only will this person be there to celebrate when you hit that personal record, but they can spot you when you’re stuck in a tough lift.

5. Take Part In A Transformation Challenge It’s important to be engaged with people having your same goal, doing the same exact thing as what you’re doing, and compete with them to see different perfor- mances on the same exercises that you’re working on.

6. Download A New Playlist Find yourself some new music! It’s amazing how songs can motivate and encourage you through a tough workout. If you’re always listening to the same tunes, you may start to just ignore them instead of feeling motivated by them.

7. Try A New Training Method Sometimes, all you need is a little change in your routine to see new results. If you’ve been performing the same workouts with the same sets, reps, and exercise equipment for an extended period of time, it’s time to mix things up. A new training method is also a great way to break up the mental monotony of training, helping you stay mentally engaged in your fitness. When you’re mentally engaged in each session, you’re more likely to be giving 100 percent effort.

8. Take A Break At times, the best way to get motivated is to give your body a little rest and recuperation. Giving yourself a week or so of recovery time can decrease your fatigue and help your body adapt to the tough workout you’ve been giving it. Rest, relax, and recover, but don’t let that week turn into a month-long!

9. Invest In Supplements To gain weight and have fast metabolism, which burns up calories very quickly. Ecto’s need a huge amount of calories in order to gain weight. Your workouts need to be short and intense focusing on big muscle groups. Supplements are highly recommended. Wesam Massoud Photo Credit: Flavor Republic The culinary arTisan

Seven years ago, he traded in his doctor’s jacket for a chef’s coat and read recipes instead of lab reports. When we think of Egypt’s finest chefs, we think of Wesam Masoud, who spoke to us about life, cooking and scrambled eggs! He took cooking to a whole new level; turning it from a job to a hobby.

By: Jasmen Edward

“I can forgive a dish that isn’t as delicious as it can be, but I cannot forgive cooking or service errors. Delicious is a subjective characteristic, but an overcooked piece of chicken or over-reduced sauce is objective”

52 insight How did you discover your passion for cooking? How did Social Media contribute to your career Food and cooking have always been a passion of mine since path and to your success? I was young – even though I was an alarmingly skinny child. I’m not sure; my food writing is posted to my blog ‘Not I would skim my mothers’ recipe books, looking for things I Hungry Cuz I Ate’, and I used Instagram, Facebook and wanted her to cook for my brothers and I. I’d ask her about the Twitter as a way to disseminate my writing. I think the reason ingredients and what they were like. My first experiment was to I attracted the attention of CBC Sofra was because of my try and mix in a decent barbecue sauce; it turned out OK, but social media presence – even though it was miniscule! not great. I’ve definitely improved since! Social media also connected me with other like-minded What do you envision for the future of Egypt’s food people; food stylists like Hoda El Sherif and Jackie Haddad, industry? or photographers like Sherif Tamim and Yehia el Alaily. I get It’s a very complex equation, but I’ll try to be brief: Egypt tends the opportunity to do special events for Flavor Republic and to lag behind the prevalent restaurant world trends. The issue others, and most business inquiries I receive are through my lies with the fact that the majority of diners in Egypt tend to look Facebook page. for the familiar, albeit with a few minor twists; but restaurant food is still seen as a purely business transaction; I like to refer to Are you responsible for cooking at home? And this as the Caloric Economic Value. We’re still not at the stage do you make use of your job to cook new dishes where food can be enjoyed as an experience or art form. In for your family? the meantime, we will see more ‘Frankenfood’ and food truck I only cook at home when asked to, and that isn’t very often! concepts: both are responses to the economic transactions Any new recipe testing I do is done at my Development involved in the restaurant industry. ‘Frankenfood’ is a marriage Kitchen with the team I have there. We have two mantras: between seemingly unrelated food items -a hot dog burger “Because I can” and “Let’s try it and find out” – which I think with onion rings, for example- and primarily serves to fulfil the summarises my creative cooking process. Caloric Economic Value. The Food truck concept serves as an alternative to the rising rental costs of operating a static outlet, since once you buy the truck, your monthly overheads What’s your favourite dish to eat and your favour- are greatly reduced and it can be a more profitable option to ite dish to cook? opening a café in a trendy mall. Both are the same: Scrambled Eggs made by me. I love breakfast foods and often eat them for dinner. My scram- Can you tell us what made you switch your path bled eggs are the perfect harmonization of Egg and Dairy, to being a chef after graduating with a degree in since the quality of the butter makes a big difference. Medicine? What would you do if you were given a very small I didn’t switch my career immediately after graduating; in fact I switched seven years later. I worked at Yale University conduct- variety of raw foods and you were asked to cook ing clinical trials and then later here in Egypt for Quintiles. My five different types of food? decision came before my 30th birthday – I realized I’d rather The easy path is to create a salad, but that wouldn’t be a spend my time doing work I loved instead of chasing a pay- challenge, so the menu would depend on the equipment check. Initially, I wanted to work in a professional kitchen to and time I have available. Send me a list and I’ll see what I make me a better food writer, but I ended up falling madly in can do! love with the pressure and insanity of being a chef in a restaurant. How do you react if you go to a restaurant and you’ve been served a non-delicious dish? How was your experience with working on your I can forgive a dish that isn’t as delicious as it can be, but I famous TV Program “Matbakh 101” (kitchen 101)? cannot forgive cooking or service errors. Delicious is a subjective characteristic, but an overcooked piece of chicken And what did you learn from it? or over-reduced sauce is objective: we can quantify it and it Fantastic! People who know me well already know that I have will not change from one person to the next. And obviously no problems addressing large crowds, so getting in front of hygiene is paramount; getting a moldy bread roll or hair in a camera was never a scary prospect for me. The program my salad will immediately set me off in a rage. pushed me to hone my technique and also teach myself new ones so I can pass that information onto the viewer. Did you ever give a special or creative dish that How was your experience with your restaurant you’ve cooked as a gift? As a gift? No. For some reason I feel that it would be too ‘Chef’s Market’? And why did it shut down? egotistical! I have cooked as a favour before, most recently Chef’s Market was always meant to be a temporary restaurant; saving a friend from not having anything to bring to a we always thought of it as a long-term pop up restaurant. The Ramadan dish party. The dish was a baked pigeon risotto, menu was developed over a year in my Development Kitchen and yes it was awesome! and we used techniques typically reserved for fine dining restaurants. Some mistakes were made; primarily the location – in hindsight, a standalone location in a good neighbour- How do you deal with your fans? hood would have made more sense. Also, I learned to temper I’m blessed to be in the position I am in right now, and every my Chef’s Ego: I initially refused to put rice on the menu, but time someone recognizes me or asks to take a photo with relented when customer requests grew too loud to ignore. me, I am humbled and honoured. I think I thank them more The reason I closed it in January 2016 was because the eco- than they thank me! nomics of the business no longer made sense. I’m not one to give up easily and I also know when it’s time to reevaluate the Can you give a food recommendation or a word situation. I try not to make the same mistake twice. Right now, for our readers? Chef’s Market lives on in my mind, and will be returning to the If you don’t know how to cook, learn. If you know how to dining scene at the right time. cook already, then keep on cooking! Marwan Younis craFTing BrillianTly relaTaBle coMedy By:Mayar El-Shamy Photo Credit: Menna Helmy Nothing says a perfect sleepover like staying up late watching Marwan Younis videos and laughing ourselves to sleep. After uploading a rant to his Facebook, Marwan woke up to stardom he never saw coming. The avant-guarde comedian who almost accidentally gained national fame knows exactly how we feel, and manifests it in uproarious rant-humour we love. “Egyptian comedy relies on jokes and slapstick. We are missing well-crafted dialogues and a strong plot rather than an actor who just throws a bunch of jokes here and there throughout the entire film.”

54 insight How and when did you become internet famous? Do too many people recognize you when you head I became internet famous after creating and posting my first outside? Does it ever get annoying? “Begad” (seriously) video as a reaction to the Egyptian journalist Yes! People recognize me now, and not just in Cairo. I was sur- notoriously known for the all famous question “what apout your prised to find that it also happens in the Emirates and Lebanon first Oscar for you?” I woke up that day and it was the first thing I when I travel there for business. It’s positively overwhelming and saw on my newsfeed. I couldn’t help myself and decided to rant extremely flattering. I still don’t believe it sometimes when peo- about it in a video. Little did I know that I had said exactly what ple ask me to take a picture with them. I reply saying “begad” half of the population wanted to say! To my surprise, the video and they think I’m being funny so they laugh, when I actually spread like wildfire reaching a million views. mean to ask if they’re being serious. It never gets annoying; it’s actually a blessing. What is the nature of your field of study? I studied architecture but only worked as an architect a few days because the jobs I found at the time were extremely disappoint- ing. Instead, I decided to pursue a career in a more creative field. So I got into advertising as a graphic designer and worked my way up the ladder. I’m currently a creative director at FP7 Cairo.

If it hadn’t been for social media, what would you be doing now? Social media still hasn’t completely changed my life. Yes, I have become a little famous, but everything is still the same. I’m still a creative director, a father and a musician. But then again, who knows what the future holds?

Did you ever intend for your videos to go viral? Oh no! I am still overwhelmed about the whole thing. I can’t deny that it is a satisfying feeling and gives me quite the thrill, but it was never my intention.

Is producing comedy your main source of income? Producing comedy isn’t even a source of income. My source of income is advertising. However, a lot of opportunities in the comedy and entertainment business keep popping up, and maybe one day when the right time comes I might shift careers and pursue comedy, entertainment or even acting.

How has your fame helped you with your career? A little bit. Fame is a great icebreaker with my clients and removes the layer of awkwardness between us, but so far that’s about it.

Do you perform stand-up comedy? No, I have never done that, and I believe that it requires a different set of skills, but I’m always willing to explore.

What is Egyptian comedy missing? Wit. Egyptian comedy relies on jokes and slapstick. We are missing well-crafted dialogues and a strong plot rather than an actor who just throws a bunch of jokes here and there throughout the entire film. What are side hobbies you love to do that we don’t know about? Tell us your favourite: I play drums, saxophone, keyboards, sing, and sometimes DJ for Comedian: Eddie Murphy fun. I still compose a mix of genres including house, hip hop and TV show: Black Mirrors classical. I play Playstation games, and I used to be a swimming Useless activity: People watching champ when I was little.

Do you prepare what you’ll talk about for a video or What is the most embarrassing memory you have do you improvise? from childhood? It’s usually an amalgam of 20% preparation and 80% improvisation. When I was ten I sneezed a fairly large amount of snot on my crush’s shirt. How did you meet Daliah Galal and how did you fall for each other? As a father, what is one thing you wish Egyptian par- First time I saw Daliah she was performing on stage with her band ents did or did not do for their kids? and my heart was instantly hers. I did not make a move until a I wish Egyptian parents stop saying “elbess el shoes-a” (put on year later when I was asked to join her band. That was when we your shoesies). fell for each other. We were performing Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman one day – I was playing sax and she was sing- Do you have any goals you have yet to achieve? ing – and it felt like her and I were the only people in the entire What are they? theatre. We got engaged eight months later, and got married Become a millionaire. Or I may just settle for being a world- eight months after that. famous entertainer! Do you think you know all the sports of the world?

YOU DON’T!By: Jasmen Edward urns out, standard games are so old fashioned. You have watched, played and found out about Football, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Rugby and Cricket. These standard games pull in the big crowds and grab their attention. On the other hand, there is a whole other world to sports than simply hitting a ball. There are numerous unconventional games on the planet that you have never heard about or discovered. Here are 10 unusual T sports around the world:

Wife Carrying: Some men whine about getting their spouses off their backs, At the yearly North American Wife Carrying Championship, not in this game. Starting in Sonkajarvi, Finland, wife carrying winners get the customary prize of the wife’s weight in beer, five is a game in which male participants race to bring their wives times her weight in real money and a passage into the World through an obstacle course. This is the competition. Championship in Finland. 56 insight Chess Boxing: Cheese Rolling: Extreme Ironing: Chess boxing is precisely what it sounds Competitors participate in the yearly Competitors who call themselves like — a crossover of fighting and Cheese-Rolling occasion at Cooper’s Hill “ironists” go to a remote location and checkmating opponents. The fight com- in Gloucestershire, U.K. iron their clothes. The domestic chore prises of 11 rounds in which competitors The sport is all about a substantial ched- has been performed underwater, hang- exchange between playing convention- dar wheel that is moved down a steep ing from cliffs, while skiing or snowboard- al chess and boxing. hill, and participants race after it. ing and even on top of vehicles.

Egg Throwing: Underwater Hockey: Shin Kicking: Egg throwing has been a sport enjoyed Also known as Octopush, this sport is Shin kicking takes manliness to a whole by millions of people since early humans played worldwide and involves two new level. Originating in England in the discovered the delight of watching a teams trying to push a puck using a stick early 17th century, the combat sport failure of another to catch a tossed egg. across the floor of a swimming pool into involves two contestants attempting to This sport originated in Swaton, England. the opposing team’s goal. The sport has kick each other on the shin until one hits catching roles after each throw. its own World Championship. the ground.

Toe Wrestling: Bed Racing: CycleBall: This sport originated in 1976 when the The competitors race in teams of five, CycleBall is another combo sport, British were looking to gain a world’s with another one on the bed. Each team featuring elements of bicycling, soccer, sports title. Toe Wrestling, Perfectly must provide a bed, decorated in the hockey, and basketball. Players bicycle summed up by its name, involves com- theme for the year, strong enough to run, around a small court and try to smack petitors going toe-to-toe. and able to float. The bed runs on four a ball into the goal using the wheels of wheels for a 3km run. their bicycles.

In a nutshell, life is short, get out of your comfort zone, and travel the world to try new adventures and to get into new and unusual sports’ teams. Do not be scared to be ambitious and to look at what others did, inspired by what they did to get motivated to decide on what you want to achieve. There is nothing impossible, if one person was able to do it, then everyone else can. Mohamed Al Sagheer Photo Credit: Menna Helmy The leading BeauTy Pioneer There is more learning to life than the pages of a textbook and Mohamed Al Sagheer is the perfect example to prove it! Al Sagheer name is a trademarked brand in the Egyptian beauty industry. He has simply done it all yet still thinks that he has a lot more to offer. We got an exclusive 101 with the beauty tycoon amid his super busy schedule, here’s what he told us… “What helps me the most is my amazing team. I give them the freedom and trust to be creative and they excel in helping me!”

58 insight How did you discover your passion What is the message behind your for hair styling? book ‘Days of my Life’? Ever since I was just 14. It has really devel- It’s a very educational book and my aim oped my general perception; I got to see is to inspire youth out there. Another rea- life from a different lens. It was an industry son why I wrote the book, is because I that introduced me to an entirely differ- wanted people to know who I was, read ent community from the one I was used to. into how I got where I am now, and find Other than the fact that I fell in love with their inspiration. It was mainly dedicated styling and fashion in general and how artis- to my son, grandchildren, and youth tic it could be. in general. I wanted to address them and convey my message that nothing What are the main obstacles that is impossible with hard work and that all faced you? dreams come true if one is ambitious Just the usual ones that face anyone who’s and optimistic. All the profit generated introduced to a world they’re not familiar by my book goes directly to Magdi with. You try so hard to prove yourself and to Yacoub’s institution. measure up to the community you’re now a part of. You have recently established a charity campaign under your How did you come across name. What can you tell us Alexandre de Paris and how did it about it? feel working with him? We want to establish a semi-charity It all started by admiring his work. And on a campaign in the form of an educational lucky day, a Saudi princess, who was one academy. It has been halted due to the of his loyal customers, came to my uncle’s recent instability going on in the country, salon and decided to introduce me to him, but we’re working on it hard. We aim after a conversatin between us. We met to give trainings to different people in and helped me get a beauty certificate various fields from fashion design and after seeing how talented I was. He was hairstyling to handling electronics. very modest despite being the most famous hair stylist in the world, and this the bes thing How is fashion and beauty styling he taught me. He also taught me how to different in Egypt? love my job and make the most use out of Egyptian women have a very different my talent. fashion sense. One thing I wish women would enjoy now, is to be able to dress Who were the celebrities you’ve and behave the way they wanted, worked with throughout your like old days, without being harassed career? or scorned. Women need more space I was responsible for styling famous icons to express themselves and sadly some abroad before I came back to Egypt. I women turn to completely cover them- styled Sophia Loren, when I was in Paris, as selves up just to protect themselves. well as Jerry Hall for an Opium commercial and many princesses! Laila Eloui was The first Is there anything you look for- celebrity I started with in Egypt. ward to achieving? Mainly, the Academy! I really hope I How have you dealt with the ongo- live longer to establish more charita- ing rising competition? ble events and campaigns. Another Starting is always a hard step to take; how- main goal that I have is to open more ever keeping up with the same enthousiasm branches in more Egyptian cities and is the real challenge. My team is my great- around the world. Maybe I’ll live to see est assistance; they are very innovative, my brand reach Europe! and I give them the freedom and trust to be creative and they excel in helping me. I was What’s your message for those also the first hairstylist to have a professional who look up to you as a role Lebanese staff in Egypt before they invade model? the Egyptian market. However, I truly think I hope I could be a good inspiration for Egyptians are just as professional if not more the youth to follow their dreams. And in terms of fashion and hair styling. Egyptians whatever dream you choose to follow, were the pioneers that everyone followed, remember to always be honest in your but unfortunately the wheel turned. words and in your work. 60 insight STePS for a SMooTh TranSiTion froM

SChool inTo ColleGe By: Jasmen Edward One of the hardest errands for freshmen is to get to grips with the way college contrasts from school. It can be a stun when instructors begin being truly impressed when you reply back to their questions, and you don’t need to deliver your homework for a considerable length of time. You will likewise find that since you can now smoke without getting into trouble, university bike sheds tend to be mainly for bikes. Here are some tips to help you through your transitioning from school to university:

Talk, Converse, Speak! something enjoyable to concentrate Do not assume it’s the Planning will offer assistance. on that isn’t work, and you’ll get a heap same grading system! This implies conversing with more friends. Grading system at school is existing students on your course also another difference; at to get a practical picture of Do not expect much from school grades are often what number of junk instructors professors! given for most assigned there will be and how unimagi- One of the greatest work. Consistently good nable it will be to continue the contrasts from school is homework grades may workload. Talk with your loved that professors won’t raise your overall grade ones, as well, where they will continue annoying when test grades are cooperate in this energizing you about due dates, low. Extra credit projects new step of your life. It’s as hard for you deadlines, or even let are often available to help you raise as it is for them, so there’s no need to you know how often your grades and initial test grades may seclude yourself. you ought to study. not have an adverse effect on your final Rather, you will need grade. On the other hand, at university, Do not skip Campus tours! to work this out for yourself. You should grades on tests and major papers usu- One of the main things you figure out how to organize and manage ally provide most of the course grade. ought to do when you your time, leaving a lot of time for assign- Moreover, extra credit projects cannot, land on grounds is to ments, particularly at the beginning so generally speaking, be used to raise a stroll around and rec- that you can work out where to discover grade in a university course, and first ognize every one of the things like books. In other words, you will tests are usually wake-up calls for you buildings relevant to you need to set your priorities and choose whether you want pass the course or before you have to dis- what to start with and when to finish. you want to drop it and take it in the fol- cover them in the five Schedules and time management are lowing semester, or you will fail it. Watch minutes before class key elements to your success! out, grades are not flexible! begins. Join the campus visit, library visit, Plan your major wisely! The most imperative thing is not to even the traveller visit Another important thing so that you could know where lectures that you need to put into surge things, or expect a lot from and halls are. Your transition from school consideration at university companions - or yourself - too early. to college will be less stressful if you can is that no one will set you picture where you’re going, and if it’s a structure in order to What’s more, recall that regardless not absolutely new on your first day. graduate, you will need of disregarding all advice, no one is to choose your courses going to give you a detention. and make a four-year Join Student activities! plan ahead of starting To help you make friends your major in order to be You are entering a different learning easily, join at least one on the right track of gradu- student activity in your ation. However, in school, you environment and the transition first week at college. It’s have a set of courses that you and your process can take time, so be patient ideal to do this comfort- colleagues must take. So be wise in plan- with yourself. You are expected to ably at the beginning of ning! term as opposed to join- In addition to this, you will need to take responsibility for what you ing through a term, by read your course guides carefully. Your do and don’t do, as well as for the which time everybody course coordinators, lecturers and tutors consequences of your decisions. will definitely know each will assume that you have done this. other and exercises may Remember that learning is more open- You will neither be told what to do be in progress already. Joining ended in a university context and that nor will you be corrected if your an activity or club or participating in your independence in the learning envi- any extracurricular activity will give you ronment is highly valued. behaviour is out of line. Yana Exceeded our Culinary Expectations At Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski e were invited to the candles placed at every corner, making To ample our perfect dinner, they served ever-so exquisite Asian res- Yana the perfect spot for a romantic us three options at a time. The Minced taurant, Yana, located at one dinner. Beef in Banana Leaves was as deli- of Cairo’s finest hotels, Royal cious as the Wok-fried Prawn with Basil Maxim Palace Kempinski. The staff were of Asian origin, comple- Leaves, and surprisingly as tasty as the The sight of the domed palace dim- menting the exotic milieu of the restau- Steamed Fish in Banana Leaves. They ming the light of the setting sun left us rant. They were attentive, multi-lingual, sealed the immaculate night with their in awe; we enjoyed the murmurs of the and provided impeccably swift service. flawless Prawn Red Curry with Bamboo brisk breeze as we sauntered into the The food was succulently fresh and Shoots. Saving the best for last, the des- sumptuous indoors. We felt the heart- accurately savoured; we appetized our serts varied from Deep Fried Bananas warming hospitality upon entering and growling stomachs with Yana’s mouth- and Coconut Sago to Rice Pudding with were escorted to the restaurant we watering signature Tom Yum soup with Mango, all of which were as ambrosial could no longer wait to try. shrimps, mushroom and a dash of per- as they sound. fectly set spices. The calming atmosphere of the res- We walked in with a seemingly insatiable taurant’s low-lights, soothing music, The wide selection of sapid sushi hunger for exquisite Asian cuisine, and and exotic ambiance encased us with catered to each of our tastes and was Yana quenched our cravings and com- serenity as soon as we stepped inside. nothing like we ever tasted before. We pletely won us over. Although we were Golden engravings of Buddha orna- then enjoyed the Crispy Tempura and not in the least surprised that the service mented the walls along with scented the Fresh Nigiri, both of which were and food was a bang for our buck, they delicately zestful. surely surpassed our expectations.

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found to be less sociable, less emotional and harm avoidant than females. Men are found to have shorter attention spans, unable to handle long conversations and repeated messages. They lose focus quicker, they lose interest in emotion-filled communications; moreober, they don’t like gen- eralizations about their behaviours. It seems that their brain is more divided into boxes where each is specifically labelled for the various areas of their lives. The secret is that these boxes do not touch and their favourite box is the “empty box”. You know those times when he is holding the remote control with an open mouth and expressionless face, changing the channels on his lazy boy and looking like a total vegetable….He is in his empty box. This is the time not to approach or discuss…. The He is not there with you at all. On the other hand, female brains are capable of multitasking and are fuelled with emotions all the time. Psychology Realizing some of these differences makes us come to the conclusion that indeed MEN are MEN and they are different than women; thus, relating and communicating with them needs to be on of Men a different level than relating and communicating with women. So let us look at some points that might lead to a better the communication with our Many have asked me to explain the psychology of men in an male counterparts: attempt to understand them better. As some of you might think, and 1. Choose the right time…..stay away from his time definitely including myself, “They are the creatures that we can’t alone in his empty box….He likes his box more than live with and can’t live without.” But there truly are differences you. between both genders that if we totally comprehend, our lives will be 2. Keep your sentences short and sweet …..a much simpler, our relationships will make sense, and our commu- couple of words suffice. Discuss only one thing at a time. Do not generalize his current behaviour with nication will improve. everything else. As I am sure you have experienced an ample amount of times when you felt upset by something your male partner said or didn’t say, did or didn’t 3. Do not start the conversation with the phrase do and then found yourself concluding from the issue, from the fact that “you never…..” or you will lose him in less than a he is a man, that he simply ‘can’t help it.’ Certain notes are sounded second as he goes into defence mode to protect again and again when women talk about the troubles they are facing himself and he will attack you instead of listening with their men: “But you know that’s how men are” or “He’s a man after to you. all, it is not his fault” or “MEN!” Typically the women listening nod and laugh, bursting with agreement. These and other platitudes are recited as 4. Show him or tell him what he needs to do…. a way to minimize our consistent distress and frustration. sometimes he has no idea.

Well some research has shown that men and women are more alike than 5. When you are asked “what is wrong? Please different. However, other research has demonstrated some obvious dif- don’t assume he can read minds and he will pre- ferences in terms of emotional needs. Additionally, men have higher traits dict perfectly how you feel….simply tell him what of assertiveness, aggression and risk taking than females. They are also is wrong.

64 insight Put An End To Johnny Bravo! They’re taking over the male population, we literally see them everywhere now; at the gym, roaming the streets and not to mention that they’re spreading all over the North Coast now. The Johnny Bravo shapers trend is getting so serious and we can’t just sit there and do nothing! We brought you all the workouts that help you maintain a good lower shape other than ending up as a Johnny Bravo sculpture!

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Bulgarian Split Squat Swiss Ball Leg Curl Stand lunge-length in front of a bench. Brace your abs and raise your hips into Hold a dumbbell in each hand and rest the air but keep your knees straight and the top of your left foot on the bench heels on stability ball. From there, bend behind you. Lower your body until your Romanian Deadlift your knees and roll the ball back toward rear knee nearly touches the floor and Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width you. Keep your hips elevated throughout your front thigh is parallel to the floor. grip and stand with feet hip width. Bend the set. your hips back as far as you can. Allow your knees to bend as needed while you lower the bar along your shins until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings. Keep 2 your lower back in its natural arched position throughout. 6

Front Squat Kettlebell Swing Set a barbell on a power rack at about Stand with feet hip-width apart and the shoulder height. Grab the power with weight on the floor. Grasp the kettlebell an overhand grip at shoulder width and with both hands (palms facing you) and, raise your elbows until your upper arms Jump Squat keeping your lower back flat, extend your are parallel to the floor. Take the bar Stand with feet shoulder width apart and hips to raise it off the floor. From there, out of the rack and let it rest on your squat down until your thighs are about take a deep breath and bend your hips fingertips. Your elbows should be all the parallel to the floor but no deeper. Jump back, allowing the weight to swing back way up throughout the movement. Step as high as you can. Land with soft knees between your legs. Explosively extend back and set your feet at shoulder width and begin the next rep. your hips and exhale—allowing the with toes turned out slightly. Squat as momentum to swing the weight up to low as you can without losing the arch in shoulder level. Control the descent, but your lower back. use the momentum to begin the next rep. Gerhard Mitrovits general Manager oF royal MaxiM Palace keMPinski By: Mayar El-Shamy We finally got to meet the ingenious Gerhard Mitrovits, who has been at the summit of hotel industry for a whopping 40 years. To our surprise, he’s a most modest man with an ethereal sense of humour. Mitrovits opened up to us about his work history; his future plans for Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski, and just a bit about his personal life.

Tell us about yourself and your journey in the busi- How do you think Royal Maxim managed to ness. achieve such a raging success in the hotel I’ve been working as a general manager in the hotel business for industry? 28 years, which isn’t a very difficult thing to do. But I’m consistent- We play a leading role with Royal Maxim’s property in ly migrating from one property to another in order to permanent- the hotel industry. Our location is ideal, and it will soon be ly stay on top of the market; I never run a hotel in one country or surrounded by embassies that are moving here. We have even continent for more than five or six years. I moved to Saudi excellent guest rooms, beating all of our competitors. Our when I was in my thirties, after which time, I opened Semiramis pool area is very sumptuous, and will only be improved Intercontinental in Cairo before moving to Taiwan, then to New when we infuse life to it by adding new decorations. Our York, and back to Europe. After the birth of my daughters, I Lebanese restaurant is moving outside where people can ventured a lot in America, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Russia, enjoy the stunning outdoors. We’re establishing our own and the Middle East, travelling from one country to the other. catering brand as of next year, and we’re interviewing many young individuals to join our team. Kempinski is one of the most affluent hotel brands in the world. What makes it so unique? What do you envision for the future of Kempinski What makes us unique is that we’re a small family; we’re organ- in Egypt? ized and very professional. We have 80 hotels and everybody I hope that the high-end tourism market comes back and knows each other. I can call the CEO and talk to him at two in the false notion, that it is unsafe to visit Egypt, to fade. the morning. You can never do that in other organizations with The Chinese are a bit afraid to visit, and Russians are not 5,000 hotels. A GM of such widespread hotel organizations would yet coming back. We’re working on creating a market be ignorant of who the CEO even is, let alone converse with him compelling enough for them to gradually return to Sharm about business matters. Our variety is also another aspect that El Sheikh and Hurgada like they used to –that’s when it makes us special. We have newly built hotels, as well as ancient comes to Egypt in general, as for Cairo, we have the loca- architecture converted to the luxurious Kempinski. tion to our advantage. Like I said, as of 2017, there will be

66 insight plenty of ministries moving to the area, and we would be right in outstanding ballrooms, which are ideal for wedding and the centre. This is when Cairo will have a real chance to present convention markets, and we have excellent outlets includ- itself. We have excellent chefs in all the kitchens, who are espe- ing our extraordinary restaurants. cially handpicked. I am very savvy when it comes to food, I’ve known Lebanese and Asian cuisine for thirty years, so we know How does running a hotel in different countries exactly what we’re doing and whom we’re choosing. We’re also affect a GM’s efforts? investing in introducing recreational concepts like cigar nights, You just have to know the public and what they want. specialty dinners and the like. All in all, we’re working on diver- Cultures affect your clients’ needs. You have to know how sifying our market as well as employing our ballrooms for large conventions. to properly communicate with a Chinese or a Saudi. You have to comprehend their customs in order to satisfy them How do you manage to stay solid with the instable and grant them what they want. economy? Egypt has passed the valley of instability. Things were rough after Does a man in your position have time for family the revolution, but they were quickly picked up. I’d be lying if I and a social life? said I’m an expert on Egypt and its politics, but according to what I never take any jobs where my family would not be able to I read, everything is slowly building itself up. But in the event the join me. I have a very strong relationship with my girls. We economy was on a decline, I cannot just sit there and lament cook together, we go out together, and in summer, we rent about it. We have to try to be productive enough to make a a bungalow in Scandinavia where we do countless activi- change. One very important thing about ”staying solid”, is to ties together. So yes, I do make time for my beautiful family. never do it with a price war. We never worry about our prices because we know the quality of our service very well and so do What is your opinion on VIP treatment policies? our visitors. VIP treatment can be very tricky depending on who is visit- ing. There is not a standard VIP treatment. Everybody has What are the new offerings in terms of internal facili- different demands, so we have to receive the details of ties at Royal Maxim? that special guest before they visit in order to give them the We’re expanding our spa; we will have a summer outdoor superior treatment that they need. Lebanese restaurant for six months every year; we’re opening an exquisite Italian piazza, and we’re going to run specialty events. Do you ever get homesick? We are also working on opening a Cinema for our guests very When people ask me what my favourite place in the world soon. is, I never know how to answer. There’s always the right country to be in at a specific time. For instance, when What’s your general mission statement for the hotel? you’re single, you can work in Saudi, whereas Egypt is the To bring the revenue up sky high and become one of the best place you stay at when you crave a flamboyant, loud, and hotels in town. joyous life. But am I homesick? Only lately. At first, travelling What are the main problems that face you as a GM? was exciting and it still very much is, but I do miss my homes in Vienna and Tyrol. I miss buying fruits and vegetables from No problems at all because we constantly work on fixing them if they exist. We never fix the complaint, we simply cure the core a biological farmer, so of course I get homesick sometimes, problem. but only sometimes.

What are the main aspects that separate Royal You’re finally back to Egypt. What food are you Maxim from the competition? most excited for? We have the best guest room products; we never take part [Laughs] I love Shawarma drenched in Tahina and in price wars, so we never compromise quality. We have wrapped in steaming hot Syrian bread. Cairo Marriott Hotel What’s up Egypt? Culinary Revolution There’s a Culinary 5. Revolution happening at The Cairo Marriott Hotel and it’s led by an exqui- 1. site new Executive Chef. Philippe Bossert is an extremely talented French chef that has over 20 years in culinary lead- ership roles across the globe. Philippe plans to lead the culinary revolution at the Cairo Marriott through a revamp of 3. all menus and offerings to enliven the Royal yet young and fresh dining experience expected from the Palace! With Dusit Thani this state of mind, Philippe Bossert is able Sundowns Soccer team to share a contemporary cuisine mixing Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo was selected his East French roots to the flavours and to host the remarkable soccer team spices of our part of the world. Selecting of “Mamelodi Sundowns” from South meticulously his elements, he combines Chef Joe Barza Africa who were in Cairo for the CAF both abundance and visual appetite. Takes Dining to New Heights at Champions League match against Conrad Cairo’s OAK Grill Zamalek club Egyptian team. Soccer Celebrity Chef Joe Barza is partnering team players, team managers and team with Conrad Cairo’s culinary team to reps were amazed with hotel’s grace of introduce modern Lebanese cuisine interior, the secluded privacy and also at renowned restaurant, OAK Grill at enjoyed the attention to detail service Conrad Cairo. In addition to including embraced with an exquisite Thai touch. delectable modern Lebanese options, Dusit Thani has proven to be the venue of Barza will add a contemporary Arabian- choice to host international sportsmen. Mediterranean touch to the menu. Chef Barza will work closely with OAK Grill’s team, led by Chef Khaled Mohamady, in the development and creation of the new dishes. Some of these signature 4. dishes include the Shrimp Freekeh Salad, Oak Smoked Chicken Tawouk and Date Jumeirah Bay Ras El Hekma and Cardamon chocolate fondant. Launches with a Bang In a star studded event held at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo this month, Egypt’s top businessmen and celebrities came 2. together to celebrate the official launch of phase one of Jumeirah Bay Ras El Hekma. Earmarked to be the destina- Abraj Misr tion of choice on the North Coast, Launches a new phase of THE Jumeirah Bay Ras El Hekma is the third SHORE North Coast largest development on the North Coast, Abraj Misr company - a leading real sprawling over 6,000,000 sqm of land. estate developer within the field of Green Ras El Hekma which is famed for its virgin Architecture Technology – announced IKEA beauty; pure white sands and clear tur- the launch of “View 46” the new phase of Hello IKEA 2017 Catalogue quoise sea, is expected to become one “THE SHORE” gigantic project, the larg- IKEA Egypt launched its new annual of the most popular tourist destinations in est touristic residential, entertaining and catalogue for 2016 – 2017, the 66th edi- the coming years. unique resort located in Ras El Hekma tion. The catalogue unfolds the theme The night which was attended by several bay, the finest area within the north coast “Un-follow Expectations” that motivates well known celebrities including Football region. Tarek Bahaa, the commercial sec- people to care more about what they Player Mohamed Zidan, Singer, Haitham tor head of Abraj Misr Company declared want. The new catalogue is spiced Saeed, Actor, Ahmed Fahmy and many that the project’s new phase was named up with 13 inspiring feature stories with more, started with an electrifying ariel View 46 due to its 46 meters altitude examples on how IKEA connects to dif- violin performance, before ending the above sea level location, where the ferent people in different cultures, offer- night with a performance from the musi- project is being implemented following ing an additional 1,600 new products cal superstar Ragheb Allama. a gradient stepped construction, allow- and solutions designed to inspire people ing all the phase to enjoy the fresh clear to create their own environment. IKEA’s air granted with this level of height with a new catalogue application has also full view of the sea. This is all in addition to been redesigned, featuring a real life 3D enjoying a widely spread beach consum- with thrilling options to look at IKEA prod- 6. ing up to 1,100 meters length of soft and ucts in an ‘augmented reality’ mode, silky sand embracing the crystal blue making it possible to virtually place IKEA water on the banks of Ras El Hekma bay. products in actual home settings.

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Canon Unveils strategic plans for Egypt with new business division As part of its drive to support local businesses through cutting-edge tech- nologies, Canon, a leader in imag- ing solutions, has outlined its strategic growth plans for the Egypt market while announcing the launch of its new PIXMA Juhayna G-Series printers under the newly formed Leads a Distinctive Initiative Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) In the framework of his leading initiative business division. The division—which to climb the highest mountain in each covers operations in Egypt demonstrate continent, Juhyana – through Zabado- Canon’s commitment to operating celebrated the first accomplishment closer to its customers and meeting their scored by the Egyptian adventurer demands in the rapidly evolving Egyptian Galal Zekri Chatila. Donations collected market. With the new division, CCNA will from individuals and institutions during White Bay climbing Kilimanjaro Mountain will be White-themed beach concert of provide an increased on-ground support and will focus on developing the local directed to roof houses in Upper Egypt Omar Khayrat technology market across all B2B and and provide safe shelter to the families In an out-of-this-world evening, White B2C product categories. from summer’s heated weather and Bay hosted El Maestro’s first ever White- winter’s rain and coldness. Zekri Chatila themed beach concert in Sahel. As the expressed his gratitude to Juhyana for symphonies began to rise, the glamor- its continuous support of his initiatives. ous sunset cast its golden beams on a He added that those initiatives would crowd elegantly dressed all in white; have never be successful without the El Maestro and his orchestra included! company’s endorsement throughout Khayrat’s captivating piano strokes the years. Juhyana sponsored the got his audience heartily clapping and expenses of the whole trip while dona- swinging to the tunes, and the magical tions collected after climbing the first setting on one of Sahel’s most beautiful summit in Africa will be fully directed to bays got everyone in ‘selfie mode’! 10. roof houses in Upper Egypt. Cambridge The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo International Beat the Summer Heat 12. Examinations Conveniently located on the ground Popularity continues floor, the vast swimming pool is surround- to grow in Egypt ed by seventeen luxurious cabanas Demand for Cambridge where guests can relax. The cabanas qualifications in Egypt offer guests complimentary treats includ- has soared this year with ing tropical fruit platters and sumptuous more than 110 schools 8. nuts, while enjoying finest amenities making 70,000 exam by Asprey®. The pool is also a fam- entries for Cambridge EGBANK ily friendly facility, where parents can qualifications - a 7% Dominates Sahel with its Smart rest and relax in a tranquil atmosphere increase on last year. Services while their children enjoy water games In particular, Cambridge EGBANK made quite the appearance supervised by expert life guards, and IGCSEs have seen signifi- this summer in the North Coast. The bank select their favourite meals from The Ritz- cant growth with a 7% was strongly present in Marassi, Haceinda Kids® menu. Additionally, the popular rise in entries compared and Diplomasen with smart and innova- pool bar, The Patio, serves refreshments to June 2015. The most tive services that caught the attention and light meals throughout the day and popular Cambridge of everyone. One of these smart services offers relaxed candle-lit dinners once IGCSEs are: English as is seating areas with cable chargers for the sun goes down. Guests can also a second language people to charge their phones with solar choose to complement their experience and Physics, which have risen by 13%, panels. EGBANK also provided a kids’ by using the facilities at the hotel’s state- accounting for over 12,562 entries. corner where parents can safely leave of-the-art fitness centre, and relishing Globally there has been 10% growth their children and a photography corner in an array of holistic treatments at The across all Cambridge qualifications this to document your summer memories Ritz-Carlton Spa while watching the sun- year, including 8% growth in entries for and receive it framed on the spot. set behind the Nile. Cambridge IGCSEs. What’s up Egypt? 3. Eid Edition 1.

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Spend an Unforgettable Eid Celebrate the Blissful Eid Al Adha The Royal Maxim Palace’s Eid packages start at EGP 1,599.00 . Holiday At Le Petit Royal Kids Club, young children will be able to decorate their own pizza Enjoy luxury in the magnificent sur- and cupcakes, while the elder ones will enjoy gladiator activities all day. As Eid is all roundings and treat yourself to a lavish about family and Eidya, look for our special Eidya Corner. stay with rates starting from LE 1000 per In addition to this, you will be able to take advantage of our outdoor pool facilities. person per night in a double Lagoon Don’t miss the delicious cocktails and snacks provided by the Aqua Chill Pool Bar. The View Room, including breakfast and Lebanese ambience is ready for guests craving a unique taste and looking forward dinner buffet at The View Restaurant to a special summer day. You will have the chance to choose each meal and at with its live cooking stations. Experience a restaurant of your choice, including Lucca, the Italian restaurant; Romanov, the an authentic Eid Al Adha festival with European grill restaurant; and Yana, the Southeast Asian restaurant. the wide range of entertainment programs at Soma Bay and themed nights at Sultan Bar and Lounge. Dance the night away on the beats of the life band at the Marina, which is just few steps away! Whilst your little ones enjoy our fun games and activities at Kimo Kids Club, 4. you can simply unwind and relax by the beach, sail aboard the stylish sailing cruises, surrender yourself to the magic of spa treatments or enjoy your free access to gym, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi. 2.

Sheraton Miramar Sonesta Hotel A Perfect Eid Break Tower & Casino – Cairo Pack your bag and head to el Gouna ‘the Paradise Out of Desert’. Feast would never be complete without Get together with your family and friends during Eid vacation to Sheraton Miramar “Family & Friends”. Celebrate with them El Gouna, known for its magical mix of Arabian and Nubian architectural styles, with Al Adha feast in style at Sonesta Hotel, facilities which include five swimming pools, health club, sauna & Steam. Enjoy an Tower & Casino – Cairo, where you can unrivalled dining experience that will take you though a real oriental experience at treat yourself with the golden sun rays & our 1001 restaurant, located on a separate island that offers authentic Arabic mez- delicious buffet with live entertainment, zah, charcoal grilled specialties, oriental desserts, wood fired Arabic bread oven, and all around the pool. oriental entertainment during dinner time.

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Mr Ihab Barsoum, Mrs. Myriam Adel, Mrs Sally Kandil Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo Reinaugurates its Luxurious Ballrooms Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo has recently remodelled its ‘Donia’ (Life) and ‘Farah’ (Joy) luxury ballrooms to become more avant- garde and luxurious than ever before. The extravagantly ornament- Mr. Ahmed Nowair, Mr ed halls have been carefully provided with the highest-end furniture Mohamed Ibrahim, Ghada and opulent décor designed by the adroit English interior designer, Messick , Soha Nassif , Tony Dalton. The new ballrooms undoubtedly reflect the hotel’s Chrestine Mourad, Mona promising deluxe experience that complements its diverse wedding Muteawa packages, which suit everyone’s needs.

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Mrs. Soha Nassif, Mrs Dina Awadin, Mrs.Taline Krikor Kevork Insight’s Picks WE BRING YoU THE BEST AND NoTHING BUT THE BEST! FRoM MovIES THAT WE’vE THE BOOKS ALL BEEN WAITING FoR To THE BEST BooKS IN THE MARKET, ALL THE WAY To THE MUSIC THAT WILL RoCK YoUR THE MOVIES SPEAKERS, WE HAvE IT ALL! AND THE MUSIC

I WAS MADE FoR LovIN’ YoU “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” is a song by The world’s end American hard rock band Kiss, originally released The third installment of director Edgar on their 1979 album Dynasty. It was Wright’s trilogy of comedies starring Simon released as the A-side of their Pegg and Nick Frost, following the suc- first single from the album; on cesses “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and the B-side was “Hard Times”. It “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 was the band’s second Gold years after attempting an epic pub crawl, single, selling over 1 million five childhood friends reunite when one of copies. The single was certi- them becomes hellbent on trying the drink- fied Gold in the U.S. ing marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his WHEEL oF TIME reluctant pals to once again attempt to “Wheel of Time” is a song by German power metal reach the fabled pub - The World’s End. band Blind Guardian, released in their ninth studio album At The Egde of Time on July 30. A two CD Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost version of the album was released, Director: Edgar Wright with the second disc contain- ing 8 tracks. The artwork for the album was created by Colombian artist Felipe ausTin powers: Machado Franco. The song is inTernaTional man of based on the novel The Wheel mysTery of Time -a series of high fantasy novels written by American Less a parody of the early James author James Oliver. Bond film than a parody of the films that parodied the early James Bond films, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery stars Mike Myers as Austin Powers, by day a hipster HoLoCENE “Holocene” is a song by American indie folk band fashion photographer in mid-’60s Bon Iver. It was released as the second single from swingin’ London and by night a their eponymous album Bon Iver, crime-fighting secret agent. Bon Iver on September 5, 2011. The single is backed with a Cast: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley cover of Peter Gabriel’s song Director: Jay Roach “Come Talk to Me” as a B-side, which was previously released as a limited edition song for Record Store Day. The song was named one of raiders of The losT ark the best songs of 2011 by various music publications. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is no ordinary archeologist. When we first see him, he is somewhere in the Peruvian jungle in 1936, STEADY, AS SHE GoES running a booby-trapped gauntlet (com- “Steady, As She Goes” is the debut single by the plete with an over-sized rolling boulder) to rock band The Raconteurs from their first album fetch a solid-gold idol. He loses this artifact Broken Boy Soldiers. There are two to his chief rival, a French archeologist music videos for “Steady, As named Belloq (Paul Freeman), who then She Goes”. The first music prepares to kill our hero. In the first of many video was directed by Jim serial-like escapes, Indy eludes Belloq by Jarmusch, and focuses on hopping into a convenient plane. So, then: the band performing the is Indiana Jones afraid of anything? Yes, song. It premiered on MTV2 snakes. on March 10, 2006, and was also available for streaming cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen on the band’s website. director: Steven Spielberg

72 insight A STUDY IN SCARLET (SHERLoCK HoLMES #1) BY ARTHUR CoNAN DoYLE In the debut of literature’s most famous sleuth, a BOOKS dead man is discovered in a bloodstained room in Brixton. The only clues are a wedding ring, a gold watch, a pocket edition of Boccaccio’s Decameron, and a word scrawled in blood on the wall. With this investigation begins the part- nership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Their search for the murderer uncovers a story of love and revenge-and heralds a franchise of detective mysteries starring the formidable Holmes.

THE NAME oF THE WIND (THE KINGKILLER CHRoNICLE #1) BY PATRICK RoTHFUSS

Told in Kvothe’s own voice, this is the tale of the ww magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-ridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, and his life as a fugi- tive after the murder of a king form a gripping coming-of-age story unrivaled in recent literature.

TIGANA (TIGANA #1) BY GUY GAvRIEL KAY Eight of the nine provinces of the Peninsula of the Palm, on a world with two moons, have fallen to the warrior sorcerers Brandin of Ygrath and Alberico of Barbadior. Brandin’s younger son is slain in a battle with the principality of Tigana, which the grief- stricken sorcerer then destroys. After sweeping down and destroying the remnants of their army, burning their books and destroying their architecture and statuary, he makes it so that no one not born in that province can even hear its name. Margaret Keane Early Life

The artist known as Margaret Keane was born Peggy Doris Hawkins in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 15, 1927, with some accounts listing her maiden name as Margaret Doris Hawkins. She immersed herself in art from an early age and had a penchant for creating characters with large, looming eyes. She would eventually go on to attend art schools in both her native state and New York before marrying Frank Ulbrich and having a daughter, Jane.

Meeting Walter Keane

By the mid-1950s, Margaret had divorced Ulbrich and relocated to San Francisco, and in 1953 she met Nebraska-born Walter Keane at an outdoor art market. Margaret found herself charmed by Walter, and the two were married in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1955. After their wedding, Margaret helped her husband transition from real estate to the art business, and he soon began to sell his wife’s paintings at the San Francisco beatnik club The Hungry i.

An Abusive Marriage

It wasn’t until Margaret was at the club with Walter, watching him selling the paintings, that she realized he was taking credit for being the artist as well. Despite his deception, Walter was a consummate salesman, and by the time the 1960s rolled around Margaret’s artwork had become a huge force in the market, earning millions. The figures on the canvasses, particularly the children, were known for their distinctive huge eyes, which some would call “Keane Eyes” or “Big Eyed Waifs.” Meanwhile, Margaret was living a life of increasing misery, with the public continuing to believe her husband’s charade. Walter, who was a drunk and philanderer, was also emotionally abusive, often keeping Margaret locked up in a studio with nothing to do but paint. His abuse eventually reached its crescendo when Walter threat- ened her and Jane’s lives. But Margaret finally found the courage to take her daughter and Orientalismleave, divorcing and Biblical Walter Artin 1965. Exposes Lie

In a radio interview in 1970, Margaret finally revealed that she was the actual artist behind the famed Keane art. When USA Today ran a story in the mid-1980s in which Walter claimed that Margaret was lying, she filed a defamation suit against him. During the ensuing 1986 trial, she was asked to produce one of her figures in under an hour, while Walter, who was representing himself, refused to draw, citing a recent shoulder injury as his excuse. After quickly complet- ing the drawing for the jurors, Margaret was awarded $4 million in damages. She would never see any of the money, however, as Walter had already squandered the fortune they had earned from her paintings. 74 insight a

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“even as t a child.“ Eyes fas- cinated me. Margaret Keane Date: Korean Egyptian Traditional Music Concert Time: Friday, September 2nd, 2016 Location: 7:00 PM Boogie Night ft. Ramy DJunkie Calendar Cairo Opera House, Small Hall

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