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MINDBLOWING FRAGRANCE FOR HIM The New Rules of Men’s Formal Attire

BEST DRESSED MEN OF ALL TIMES

MOHAMED FA R R AG WHEN TALENT STEALS THE SHOW

The Most Stylish New Shades & Watches For Men

Cracking The Code of Men’s Feelings

THE PROMISES ALL MEN BREAK

MEN COOK TOO:

ONE POT RECIPES FOR HIM

BREEZE IN FOR A WONDERFUL EASTER.

O P E N YO U R A R M S A N D E M B R A C E SPRING’S ARRIVAL IN A BLAZE O F C O LO U R U N D E R T H E P A L M S I N G E Z I R A H P A L A C E ’ S G LO R I O U S G A R D E N S A N D R E V I TA L I Z E YO U R Y E A R W I T H E A ST E R A N D S H A M E L N E S S I M D E L I G H TS .

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Linger over cakes and chocolate bunnies in The Bakery.

Memories to treasure this Easter.

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HOW TO RAISE A WELL-ROUNDED MAN

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s the saying goes, “being male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But being a gentleman is a matter of choice”. Raising a well rounded emotionally stable man against all kinds of age old societal norms and stereotypes can be a very tedious and daunting task for Egyptian and Middle Eastern parents. Do you pamper him or teach him to take responsibility from a young age; do you allow him to express his feelings freely or do you ask him to ignore them and ‘man up’?

Find out all that and more in our spring men’s issue! From men’s grooming tips, fashion advice to easy bloke recipes; it’s all in there!

Happy Easter everyone ☺ Rola Kamel

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IDENTITY CONTENTS

20 STYLE 8 The Lust List 10 Yes, His Skin Needs To Be 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28

Taken Care Of Too Top Mindblowing Perfumes for Men Trendies Hairstyles for Men Spring 2019: Fashion Trends for Him Formal Men Style Guide Casual is the New Chic Keep it Leathery, Keep it Classy Watches & Sunglasses for Men: Elegance at its Best The Most Stylish Men of All time Mohamed Farrag: When Talent Steals the Show

12 OUT & ABOUT

MASCULINITY REBORN

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34 Cracking the Code of

Men’s Feelings 36 How to Raise a Well-

Rounded Man 38 The Promises All Men Break 40 How Toxic Masculinity Hurts 42 44 46 48 50

Us All Meet The Egyptian Pride Ali Farag The Silent Patient Travel Guide: Morocco Spring Getaways One-Pot Recipes for Men

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SPRING GETAWAYS

Advertorial Snaps Press Releases Horoscopes

Best of Instagram

Photo credits: @dozeofdays Most popular articles

Egypt’s Efforts Pay Off; Egypt’s Tourism Broke A World Record In 2018!

Let’s Talk about Ruby’s Performance in “Aho Dah Eli Sar”!

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PULL&BEAR FLECKED HENLEY T-SHIRT

This Flecked Henley T-Shirt from Pull&Bear in the gorgeous navy blue color is casual, comfy, trendy and incredibly eye catching; especially if paired with brown, beige or black pants!

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REDKEN HAIRSPRAY

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This Quick dry finish Hairspray is outstanding for frizz and wild strands control! You know what else is awesome about that RedKen product? It adds an awesome fresh shine to the hair!

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MASSIMO DUTTI COTTON TROUSERS Those outstanding pants from Massimo Dutti are looking all fancy and casual at the same time!

Whether it’s the scraped texture navy blue ones or the beige patterned extra slim fit, they would catch any woman’s eye!

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ZARA BLACK DRESS BACKPACK The two compartment shiny black backpack with the zip closure is a life savior! You can take it anywhere and grab your 13/14 inches laptop with you whenever you have work to finish!

5 TIMBERLAND KENDRICK CHELSEA BOOTS Those black Timberland boots are just so easy to pull off! Whether it’s a casual night out or a fancy occasion; they go with almost anything!

THE 10TH EDITION OF CREATIVE INDUSTRY SUMMIT KICKED OFF WITH A TWO-DAY AGENDA OF MORE THAN 80 LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS

For the 5th year running, Creative Industry Summit was launched on the 26th of March for a two-day program that sees the world’s most prominent minds share invaluable insights into the latest trends in the creative field from the 26th to the 27th of March, at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza.

It was announced that the next edition of the summit would be held in September in Lebanon, as the summit will be held as usual twice per year, once in Lebanon annually.

The summit is taking place over three parallel tracks throughout the two days of the conference, so that the attendees have the opportunity to know what suits their interests and meet their creative ambitions.

The first day includes the Advertising, Media & Marketing as well as the E-commerce & technology tracks, while the second day includes the second part of the advertising, Media & Marketing tack as well as the Food Innovation Track.

Opening the 2019 Creative Industry Summit, Former NBA Champion and Hollywood Star from Ethos Media, John Salley gave a Keynote presentation on “Global Creativity, Innovation, and Entertainment”.

The Advertising, Media & Marketing track was packed with a big number of speakers, among them are: Author and Reporter at Huffington Post, Chaker Khazaal; author of “Young China”, Zak Daychwald;

Regional Head of Creative Shop at Facebook & Instagram MENA, Weera Saad; Business Development Manager of Uber MENA, Nour Ahmadein; CEO of I-Events, Amr Mansi; Festival Director of the Cairo International Film Festival, Mohamed Hefzy; Yasmine Shihata, Founder & CEO of Supreme Publications Ltd. and Venus Media & PR; and the Commercial Director of P&G Egypt, Heba Saleh.

While some of the speakers at the E-commerce & Technology track are: Verizon Media’s RYOT’s Creative Director, Ricky Baba and Head of R&D, Herve Visira; CEO & Founder of Ethos Media, Navjeet Chhina; Andro Nabil, Marketing Communication & PR Manager at Realme Egypt; Reem Alameddin, Head of Operations at CashU Jordan; Founder & Chairman of Himangel, Dr. Khalid Ismail; and Managing Director of SAP, Hoda Mansour.

The track of food Innovation focuses on exploring the future of the industry in addition to the creative aspects that comprise the basis of a restaurant’s success in the market. Headlining this track is Zooba’s Country Manager, Ahmed Fahmy and Alia El Askalany, Founder & Head Chef at Lulu’s Kitchen.

The 2019 Creative Industry Summit distinguishes itself from previous installments by the unprecedented amount of participants involved and the variety of specializations provided throughout the event.

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YES, HIS SKIN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF TOO!

by Omnia Essawy

For some reason, even going to the barber’s now has become expensive! So it is time to cut back on some expenses and help him take care of his skin at home. Instead of doing your skincare routine alone, why not make it a shared activity and prepare some DIY skincare recipes for both of you together? Yes, there are some DIY skincare recipes for men, and they’re quite easy too!

FACE SCRUB Face exfoliating is a necessity that guys usually tend to overlook. However, it is very important to scrub once or twice a week to slough away dry and dead skin, leaving the face soft and smooth.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground oatmeal.

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Combine all of these ingredients and stir thoroughly until they form a paste. Slather onto face using fingertips to rub it around gently in circular motions.

Rinse with warm (not hot) water, and pat dry.

FACE MOISTURIZER Another essential step that men tend to skip is moisturizing their faces. Then, they complain about feeling extremely dry! This easy-to-make DIY moisturizer will end his suffering and yours.

Ingredients: ⅓ cup organic Shea butter. ⅓ cup organic virgin coconut oil ¼ cup organic almond oil 5 – 7 drops vetiver essential oil 10 – 15 drops tea tree oil

Melt the Shea butter and coconut oil in a small pan on the stove at low heat. Once they make a liquid mixture, add the almond oil, tea tree oil, and vetiver essential oil. Stir everything together, then pour it into a bowl and leave in the fridge for about an hour. Once the mixture turns solid, whip it with a hand beater until it has the consistency of a paste, and then put it in a small jar. The moisturizer is now ready to be used as needed.

SHAVING CREAM Ingredients: 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup Shea butter 1/4 cup olive oil Essential oils of your choice

Start by melting the Shea butter and the coconut oil in a pan on low heat. Once melted, pour into a bowl, add the olive oil and stir. Put this mixture in the fridge and leave till it hardens. Once solid again, whip it for as long as it takes for it to turn into a light and creamy paste. Add the essential oils for scent; now it is ready to be used for shaving.

AFTER-SHAVE CREAM Instead of buying an expensive after-shave which ingredients you don’t know, it is easier, cheaper, and safer to just make it at home!

Ingredients: 1/8 cup coconut oil. 1/2 cup Shea butter, softened.

2 to 4 drops of essential oil of your choice for fragrance.

Combine these ingredients in a food processor or blender, and keep refrigerated between uses.

BLACKHEAD REMOVAL MASK/SCRUB Men or women, we all struggle with blackheads. However, the answer to this annoying problem couldn’t be any easier. This two-ingredient recipe is proven to do wonders, and in a very short time too!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons baking soda 6 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Just mix the two ingredients together making a paste. Apply the paste onto your face, let it sit for 10-20 minutes, then gently rinse it off with cold water. To help soothe the skin afterwards, you can tone your face with some rose water.

As different as these recipes could be comparing to their female versions, the basics are pretty much the same.

You buy the ingredients, mix them together and have yourself an all-natural easy-on-the-pocket product to use as you wish. Also, when he actually uses these products and sees for himself that they are as good as, if not better than the commercial products, he will finally be able to understand why you spend so much time making up stuff to take care of your skin, not only that, he will want you to do the same for him!

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Top Mindblowing

Perfumes for Men!

by Aya Aboshady

There’s absolutely no doubt that the MOST important thing about a man, is the way he smells. Almost all women agree on that. Every now and then you hear a woman telling her friend “The perfume he was wearing is just DREAMY.” It’s not just women; men too usually regard their scent as a top priority, which is why you could see some of them LITERALLY showering with their perfume bottles until they’re finished up in no time. For this reason, we brought you the 9 most amazing, trendy and timeless fragrances for men!

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JEAN PAUL ‘LE MAL IN THE NAVY’ How outstanding is the packaging, women?

JEAN PAUL’S ‘Le Mal in the Navy’ is very iconic, seductive and extremely stylish. This sexy bottle has a fresh beautiful smell resulting from the mixture of the icy peppermint, salty oceanic notes, vanilla and ambergris. Definitely not to be missed!

COACH ‘PLATINUM’

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VERSACE ‘DYLAN BLUE’

Did you get the aromatic vibes we just got?

‘With its fresh aquatic composition including the beautiful grapefruit and wooden fig leaves smell, Dylan Blue’ from VERSACE is just amazing. Its stunning Mediterranean dark blue bottle with the golden Medusa Seal got us SOLD!

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This strong silver packaging also contains a very strong and fresh smell! ‘Platinum’ from COACH is a mixture of classy and passionate scents! From the oriental sage and sandalwood to the fruity pineapple and vanilla leather, this fragrance is VERY unique!

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MONTBLANC ‘INDIVIDUEL’ This fragrance honestly feels like a passion fruit basket inside a very soft and beautiful silver bottle!

‘Individuel’ from MONTBLANC with its rosemary, berries, cinnamon and pineapple ingredients, is just incredibly nose catching in so many good ways!

4 TOM FORD ‘OMBRÉ LEATHER’ Very beautiful and classy black leather packaging, right? The TOM FORD ‘Ombré Leather’ has a very dreamy smell that sends off the desert vibes. Feels like a fresh cold breeze accompanied with a very dusty feeling in the air, the good way of course.

GIORGIO ARMANI ‘CODE’ PROFUMO The oriental spicy smell of this fragrance is just stunning! With its amazing composition of green mandarin, apples, orange blossoms, lavender and nutmeg mixed with the leather base, ‘Code’ by GIORGIO ARMANI makes a man SO hard to forget!

Don’t you think?

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GUESS ‘SEDUCTIVE’

The outstanding mixture of sandalwood, musk, amber and patchouli with the vanilla orchid and violet leaves in this very classic packaging of GUESS ‘Seductive’ gives any man just the right amount of charisma and charm to steal hearts!

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DIOR ‘SAUVAGE’ EAU DE TOILETTE

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This DIOR fragrance is just so INTENSE! ‘Sauvage’ in its beautiful light navy bottle, inspired by the blue skies and landscapes, is very fresh, woody and extremely juicy.

THIS is a mixture anyone would want to try, right?

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CHANEL ‘BLEU DE CHANEL’ This sophisticated dark blue packaging contains some woody and aromatic composition.

The CHANEL ‘Bleu de Chanel’ has the oriental amber, the fresh wood and velvet among its ingredients which literally makes the smell to die for on any man!

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IDENTITY BEAUTY

Trendiest Hairstyles for Men!

by Aya Aboshady

It’s 2019 and men’s hairstyles are evolving, BIG TIME! One of the main qualities about a guy is his hair.

Don’t lie women, it’s indeed one of the things that attracts us! However, evolving hairstyles still don’t mean that the hot classic ones are done for. Classic and old will always stay gold! Don’t you think? For that reason, we’ve decided to bring you a number of awesome traditional hairstyles mixed with the new trendy ones that would suit all the men and boys out there!

THE MEDIUM LENGTH BLEACH Why not branch out and take risks with their hairstyles? Many guys have already taken the direction of bleaching their hair and inserting highlights and whatnot. This is actually very trendy and most of the time, it looks fabulous and gets people talking! Like Zac Efron and Machine Gun over here!

THE CLASSIC/ELEGANT ONE Classic hairstyles are basically the GoTo, especially for a date night or a major event. Guys with this elegant look always catch the eye, isn’t that right ladies? From the forever handsome David Beckham to the Hemsworth brothers, this short classic style is so dreamy on any man!

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THE SOFT SHORT CROPPED FRINGE Who said short haired guys aren’t sexy? Well, look at that! So many guys usually stick to the short haircut but it doesn’t have to be boring anymore. If it’s done in the cropped fringe style, it would steal hearts!

THE TEXTURED TRENDY FRONT CURLS

THE TINY MESSY NATURAL CURLS Girls are ALL about natural curls! Aren’t they? Especially the Rami Malek tiny ones!

They look so natural yet trendy on top of his head, quiffed at the front giving off a really nice overall style.

Or may we call it the “Noah Centineo” look?

The Textured Front Curls are just so trendy this year!

Ever since we saw this fella in Netflix’s “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”, we couldn’t look anywhere else but his messy hair.

Guys are actually copying it and it’s NICE!

THE LONG AND MESSY (DOWN/BUN)

MEDIUM LENGTH SLICK BACK When in doubt, just push your hair back! Have you ever seen a man who looks bad with his hair slicked and styled that way? Definitely not, just look at Kit Harington! And as a bonus, it’s sending all the hot classic man vibes!

Okay, don’t fight us but boys with long hair are absolute ANGELS! The best thing is that they could style it in many different ways, from letting the waves flow down to putting them up in a messy bun!

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SPRING 2019

Fashion Trends For Him

by Omnia Essawy

Spring is nearing and we’re excited to finally welcome the cool April breeze.

However, when it comes to spring outfits, it could be a bit of a challenge to find the perfect one. And when it comes to men’s outfits, the challenge is even bigger. But fear not, we got your back. Here are the 2019 fashion trends that will take his look from basic to BOOM!

PLAID PANTS It is no surprise that plaid has been sneaking its way back into our wardrobes for quite some time now.

But word has it that it’s taking over men’s fashion this spring. We have to say, seeing some men rocking edgy plaid pants will be quite refreshing compared to the tired old khakis they seem to feel too comfortable in.

NECK SCARVES Neck scarves are the perfect accessory for the cool spring weather. It keeps you warm and sprout up your entire outfit without too much work. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!

Thank God it is back in, ha!

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MISMATCHED PRINTS It is not the norm for most men to take big fashion risks. But one of this year’s main trends will probably force them to. Combining between more than one print in the same outfit is taking over this spring. He will need your help with this one, so try to ease him in one print at a time until he is ready to go full out.

CORDUROY PANTS Corduroy pants are considered one of the cool weather basics. However, they are far from basic.

Corduroy pants are quite powerful when it comes to men’s outfits. Match it with any plain old sweater and a flashy pair of shoes and voila, a runway look!

LIGHT-WASH JEANS Jeans are probably the one constant in men’s fashion since we can remember.

This year, instead of the tired dark shades men lean towards, lighter shades are highly trending and what a fresh change on the eyes that is!

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FORMAL MEN

Style Guide

by Nour Almoghrabi & Mahmoud Aboudeif

Men have always been struggling when it comes to styling and coordinating different colours and patterns of formal wear given the limited choice in their fashion world. Unlike most of the women, men actually prefer repeating their outfits at different occasions and might only make slight changes in certain pieces, as answering the question “what to pair with which one?” can be very hard to master!

So, we’re here to help you with different options of formal wear. Let our guide show you the way.

MANGO If you’re not a basic-outfit person and want to go for a change, this blue-grey suit is for you! Plus, spring has finally arrived and the sun is finally coming out, so dark suits seem less wearable. We recommend that you go for a striped tie with this outfit, it will definitely stand out. And to make sure you pull off the look properly, you must style it with a white shirt and a bold tie that has a darker colour than the suit. Lastly, brown tuxedo shoes will add the final touch.

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HUGO BOSS Sometimes it gets a bit windy during this time of year; all you need is an elegant piece to add over your suit. A Brown Trench Coat can rock the whole outfit as you’ll get to mix up the traditional formal outfit. But if you choose to wear the trench coat over a three-piece suit, you need to make sure it will be able to fit over the suit comfortably and that you can easily move your arms without any tightness.

ZARA Want to go for a chic, sophisticated formal look? This black tuxedo suit from Zara will keep you looking your stylish best. It must be a part of every man’s wardrobe. To complete the look, all you need is black-leather or tuxedo shoes. This can be easily worn without stressing over styling or coordinating different colours.

Sometimes simplicity wins.

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IDENTITY STYLE

CASUAL IS THE NEW CHIC!

by Omnia Essawy & Mahmoud Aboudeif

It is that time of the year again; it is spring! We all love springtime; flowers are blooming again, we are excited to say goodbye to the gloomy winter blues, and ready to welcome the summer with open arms.

However, the problem always remains; what to wear? The weather is not hot, nor cold. So how does one find the right casual outfit for everyday outings in this weather and maintain a truly stylish look? Not to worry though, we got your back!

Zara We all know that yellow is back in the game this year and strong too! Some men might hesitate before trying to make yellow work in their outfits. But this comfy Zara outfit will help make up their minds. It mixes the elegance of black with the colorfulness of the yellow and blue, making the perfect outfit for a night out with friends or an afternoon occasion.

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H&M Not into boring black suits?

Have to dress up but want something to still capture that young wild soul? Look no further! This H&M grey and pink ensemble will do just the trick for you. It is elegant yet fun, colourful yet classy, and simple yet edgy.

In other words; perfect.

Bershka

To most men, comfort is the most essential thing about an outfit! However, a huge misconception people tend to make is think that comfort contradicts style! This outfit proves that you can be so comfortable yet still look stylish!

Pairing the printed sweatshirt with light blue jeans will add a stylish boost to the midseason look we all dread.

Pull & Bear When in doubt, it is always better to just go simple.

Simplicity is the key to elegance.

This Pull&Bear casual outfit captures the essence of a truly free-spirited spring. Also, it is so easy to master this simple look. All is needed is a simple light shirt, simple blue jeans and sports shoes, and you are good to go!

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KEEP IT LEATHERY, KEEP IT CLASSY!

by Omnia Essawy & Mahmoud Aboudeif

There is no doubt that women have it easier than men when it comes to accessorizing. However, a little touch goes a long way with men’s outfits. And if this touch is one of leather, the entire outfit is guaranteed to be elevated to a whole new level of CLASSY. So here is your guide to all the leather accessories, more like necessities you need to class up your outfit:

BAGS: Bags are not just for women anymore.

Whether a man, a woman or a child; you need a bag, it is not just an accessory, it’s a necessity! These Zara bags are as practical as they are handsome. They will make it easier for any busy working man on the go to maintain his classy look all day long.

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BELTS: Whether a belt or a pair of corky suspenders –which are, in fact, back in fashion- a good belt can spruce up your entire outfit and take it from boring to downright fun! The colour, the style and the contrast between the belt and the rest of the outfit have what can almost be called a superpower over a man’s overall look. As proven by these trendy looking H&M belts and suspenders.

WALLETS: While wallets are not exactly considered accessories, most men disregard the fact that wallets do make a difference in their overall look. Therefore, they only care about the size of the wallet, and completely ignore its look. Big mistake!

Because even though the wallet is mostly kept inside the pocket, a man’s wallet does say a lot about him. So if you want it to send the right message about your personality, go with a trendy unique looking wallet like these wallets from Pull&Bear.

SHOES: Fun fact: classic shoes can still be edgy and different, as beautifully proven here by this pair from Massimo Dutti. If you are giving up the sneakers, you can still keep your edge with a pair of classy yet sexy leather shoes. Yes, it makes a difference. No, classic doesn’t have to be boring.

A man might not like to accessorize, but there is no reason why the items he is going to wear anyway can’t be stylish and trendy. This could just make his final look even better than it would have been if he had actually accessorized.

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Watches & Sunglasses for Men ELEGANCE AT ITS BEST!

by Aya Aboshady

We all know that women have an endless variety of accessories for various occasions. However, as much as men don’t have the same variety, they still have some very stylish and eye-catching accessories to go with their attire. Watches and sunglasses are almost essentials in men’s everyday life but the styles vary greatly, that’s why we made you a list of the most unique watches and sunglasses for men.

Watches 1. ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL

What’s better than a beautiful classic watch? This Rolex Oyster Perpetual is already spreading some on point elegant vibes just from the picture! Any man would look very attractive with this polished essential piece on his wrist, and a bonus: IT’S SHINY!

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2. CARTIER TANK AMERICAINE

With its blue alligator strap, Cartier’s iconic Tank watch will look awesome on formal and semi formal occasions and even casual events. It’s really fascinating and delicate; it could literally go with anything!

3. GUCCI DIVE

This amazing casual Gucci Dive watch will definitely be a man’s best friend on a casual outing with friends! It has a very contemporary appeal with the green and red web nylon strap!

4. EMPORIO ARMANI

This trendy and edgy marble watch from Armani is the coolest thing you could get your hands on! The beautiful silver-black stainless steel three chain strap can hardly make any woman look away, for real!

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5. PIAGET ALTIPLANO

This really pretty vintage watch does not just look super elegant with its black strap and rose gold round metal, it’s also a stunning interpretation of vintage classic Piaget watches. Who wouldn’t want to rock that?

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6. RAY BAN CLUB MASTER CLASSIC Would a sunglasses’ list ever be complete without a Ray Ban? The answer is no! Those Ray Bans are simply retro, classic (like the name), trendy yet timeless! They are basically an essential! Someone tell men to never think twice about getting these, please!

7. BURBERRY MILTON SUNGLASSES

Look at those Milton aviators from Burberry! The black tinted lenses are giving off Burberry’s signature eyewear mark. They are simple yet super cool and could suit any outfit for any man!

8. PERSOL Want something that would look super cool at parties and really casual occasions? Those sunglasses are a mixture of Persol’s iconic retro look and the contemporary adventure added to it with the awesome colors coming in a super thin and light profile!

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9. VERSACE Um, do we have a winner? Talk about super awesome!

This iconic black tinted light weight frame is definitely beautiful, but what’s really completely eye-catching and stunning is the striking gold vintage design. Hardly any man would wear this Versace heaven and look bad, if you ask us!

10. CARTIER EYEWEAR How absolutely vintage-y beautiful is this? Cartier has really taken it to the next level with those Retro tortoiseshell sunglasses! The classic aviator and brown colour already sold the deal to be honest!

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THE MOST STYLISH

Men of All Time

by Amina Moustapha

There is a subtle yet crucial difference between fashion and style.

Fashion is what’s trending right now, but style is classic. We can all agree that when it comes to style some men in the world have a knack for simply getting it right! So sit back, relax and take a few notes.

YVES SAINT LAUREN “Fashion fades, style is eternal” Yves Saint Laurent once said, and he was the living proof of his own saying. He was arguably the most famous and celebrated mid-century fashion designer in the world. When it came to his wardrobe; he was sharp, elegant and unforgettable.

SEAN CONNERY You can’t think of style without having James Bond crossing your mind, and who is the man who launched this legendary role and set the tone for the whole franchise? It’s Mr. Connery! Even at ease, he still looks suave and stylish.

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DAVID BECKHAM David Beckham’s status as one of the world’s most stylish athletes can never be questioned. From hip hop to hipster to haute couture, Beckham shows that he can pull off pretty much whatever sartorial choices that come his way.

RYAN GOSLING Ladies may love Ryan Gosling for his good looks, but gents admire him for his impressive fashion sense.

As comfortable in a suit as in a pair of jeans and t-shirt, Gosling’s unique style is adaptable to any occasion.

Whether walking the streets or the red carpet, the A-list actor always looks on point.

GEORGE CLOONEY Clooney is a style icon. Yes, he has classic Hollywood good looks, talent and all that, but he has a personal style that is very much his own. It is classic, but not stuffy. It is simple, but not boring.

And it is a way of dressing we wish many men would embrace!

RAMI MALEK Malek isn’t just one to watch on the big screen. His red carpet game is just as strong, and he also masters the smart casual looks.

Much like the style of Freddie Mercury, who he starred as in Bohemian Rhapsody this year, Rami Malik never looks dull.

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IDENTITY INTERVIEW

Mohamed Farrag

WHEN TALENT STEALS THE SHOW Photographer : ABDALLAH ROUSHDY Stylist : AHMED NABIL Store : MAISON 69 Interview by Amina Moustapha From the minute we saw him in Etisalat’s commercial, everyone predicted that this young man will make an exceptional actor, and the prediction indeed came true. Today, Mohamed Farrag is one of the most prominent actors of his generation. From his role in Taht El Sayatara, to Haza Al Masa’a, to Aho Dah Eli Sar… his remarkable roles are countless, and his talent knows no boundaries. We met with Farrag for a chit-chat about his more than extraordinary career, and he took us on a journey full of passion, ambition and sensational performances.

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WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO ACTING? Since I was just a little child, I was besotted with TV series. Yes, I did love to watch cartoon series too, but my passion for actual drama series was something else. I used to watch El Shahd w El Domou’, Gom’aa El Shawal, Abnae’y Al Aeza’a Shokran… It is quite common for kids to watch animated series, but to be drawn to watching heavy drama series like these, that I think was a bit uncommon, but that’s how it was for me. I used to write down scenes from these episodes, or record them on a cassette, and rehearse them with my siblings. We would each pick a role, learn their lines by heart, and then we would record the scene with our voices. I believe this is when my love toward acting started growing. Few years later, when I was in middle school, I joined the school theater. I used to love to imitate people, especially my teachers, which once got me expelled for a week because a teacher got really upset from me imitating him. Despite all that, I wasn’t completely aware of my love toward acting.I also love football a lot, so I used to join sporting clubs to train until one day I made it to Al Ahly. I love to hunt and ride horses, so I would pursue these hobbies too but I was never mindful to my great passion for performing until I grew up. When I did, I figured I had to seek a career in it.

HOW DO YOU PICK YOUR ROLES? I am very picky with my roles. I would never go with roles that I think are not challenging or have been played by someone else before, because I believe that there is always something new to present, something different, creativity knows no limit. Life is full of people, so it’s is full of characters, with different features and different traits. I tend to pick what’s new and challenging, and when I’m done with a role I must free myself from all its characteristics in order to make space for a new one, that’s why I never like to play similar characters. The story itself plays a major factor to whether I accept a role or not. The project must be rich, catchy and fascinating, because if it managed to attract me, then I will be able to find elements in it to attract the audience to it too. In addition, the director,

the person I am going to lean on, whom I consider like a compass in a vast wide land, without it you wouldn’t know which direction to go, must be someone I agree with their vision. Finally, the other actors in the project, I love to act alongside strong performers, talents spice up any project.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ROLE SO FAR, AND WHY? There is more than one; I love my character Hussein Aly Haroun Shehata in Al Gama’a, even though I only played it for one scene, but it was the first time for me to work with Wahid Hamed, and it got a lot of praise. I also love my character Seliman in Al Maslaha; it was challenging to play a guy from Sinai, to master his accent and to reflect him with his complicated features. I love Ragab El Farkh, in Bedoun Zekr Asma’a; it was my first time to work with director Tamer Mohsen. Most of the important roles I played were with him. It goes without saying that I love my role as Aly El Rouby in Taht El Saytara; the series was a big hit, and thankfully the audience loved it and loved the relationship between Aly and Hania with all its ups and downs, it was also my first time to act with Nelly Karim. I love Sony in Haza Al Masa’a with his darkness, Ahmed El Far in Ot w Far with his quirkiness, and finally Aly Bahr in Aho Da El Sar because of the challenge of playing him from his twenties to his eighties.

WHO WOULD YOU LOVE TO WORK WITH? I would love to work with anyone who loves what they do, because I do have a passion toward my work, and working with someone who shares this love will always make the experience much more enjoyable. I am now preparing for a role in King Lear play with Yehia El Fakharani; I love this man, on both the personal and professional levels, he worships his work and that’s why going to rehearsals every day makes me so happy. There are certain actors that I wish I had the chance to work with but sadly they left us, such as the incredible Ahmed Zaky, the phenomenal Khaled Saleh, and the exquisite Mahmoud Abd El Aziz, may all of their precious souls rest in eternal peace.

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I like to play new and challenging characters. I believe that there is always something new to present, something different, creativity knows no limit.

The main factor is how devoted everyone involved in this series was. Devotion can make wonders happen. Screenwriter Abd El Rehim Gamal showed his devotion by presenting us with a very rich script, director Hatem Aly showed his devotion by executing the project masterfully, all the actors in the series showed their devotion by acing their performances. Everyone in the location believed in the project; that’s why it was a huge success. The project isn’t similar to anything we have watched before, that’s why it captured the audience and made them eager to know what will happen next.

Finally, I believe the timing of its airing was perfect, even though we were all sad that it didn’t get to air last Ramadan, I think that the delay played in our favour.

As for my character, I think with all the deaths that happened in the last episode, the writer wanted to end Aly’s storyline on a happy note, that he got married to Asdaf, and that life went on. I think it was nice to not see the end of his journey.

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AHO DAH ELI SAR WAS A MAJOR SUCCESS, WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE FACTORS BEHIND ITS SUCCESS, AND WHY DIDN’T WE GET TO SEE THE FATE OF YOUR CHARACTER, ALI BAHR?

TELL US MORE ABOUT KABIL, YOUR NEXT PROJECT THIS RAMADAN… Kabil is a TV series, a suspense thriller, written by Mostafa Sakr, Mohamed Ezz and Karim Youssef, directed by Karim El Shenawy and starring Mohamed Mamdouh, Amina Khalil and me. Alongside us there is Aly El Tayeb, Passent Shawki and Noha Abdin. As you can see the project is created from A to Z by young people; it is surrounded with a youthful fresh energy. I am thrilled to work with both Mamdouh and Amina; Mamdouh and I are friends for over 15 years, since we used to act together at the college theater, but we never got to work together until now, and I more than love Amina, she is a tremendous actress. I am so excited for the project.

WHEN WILL EL-MAMAR BE OUT IN THEATERS? Next June, right after Ramadan and during Eid El Fetr. I hope you will all love it, and that it will honour our heroes of the 1967 War, the War of Attrition, and the 1973 War. I am proud to be part of this project. The movie is written and directed by Sherif Arafa, who is more than brilliant and I always dreamed to work with him.

We thank Farrag for such an inspiring interview and we wish him all the best in his next projects.

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IDENTITY ADVICE

CRACKING THE CODE OF MEN’S FEELINGS

by Marwa Rakha

“Big boys don’t cry”, “Take it like a man”..... We all grew up, men and women, believing that men are a feelingless gender. Boys are sissies if they show fear, pain or heaven forbid the most-taboo expression of all: crying! Men grow up aligning themselves with those norms in order to fit in.

They fear if they show a more vulnerable side, it will overshadow their other masculine traits.

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When it comes to relationships, feelings are the very thing that create closeness and connection, and achieve a deeper intimacy. When a man doesn’t share his feelings with his partner, this can have a dramatic impact on the relationship quality and lead to all sorts of confusion and conflict. We reached out to our Relationship Expert, Marwa Rakha, to help us crack the code of men’s feelings.

1. Putting norms and society beliefs aside, is it true that men and women process emotions differently?

Emotions are emotions; take a baby, for example, when a baby is hungry, he/she cries. When a toddler is sad, he/she cries. When a child is scared, he/she cries. Also, when they are happy, excited, or surprised, they express their feelings.

Just looking at children assures us that they were born with the ability to experience and express the same set of feelings.

After birth, parents start dictating the differences between girls and boys; pink for girls and blue for boys, houses and dolls for girls, cars and Meccano for boys, long hair, dresses, earrings are for girls, short hair and checkered shirts are for boys, tears are for girls and boys should just bite their lips.

This early conditioning teaches boys to deny their true feelings and desires; deny the desire to become a hairdresser, a chef, a tailor, a nurse, or a stay-athome dad. They are also forced to deny emotional and physical pain.

It gets worse when boys get denied the hugs, kisses, and loving physical contact that girls are allowed. Then they are forbidden to kiss, caress, or stay in the arms of their mothers – even as young as 6, 7, or 9.

By the time that boy is a pre-teen, or a teen, he has already mastered denying his emotional and physical needs of love and intimacy. He puts on the “rough machine” mask every morning and faces the world.

By the time he is in his twenties or thirties, he no longer needs to put on the mask – the mask becomes him, and he becomes the mask.

The worst part is yet to come! Girls grow up absorbing all of the above; hence, as they are growing up, they

make fun of, shun, reject, and friend-zone any boy/ guy who is expressive, communicative, gentle, loving, and has no issues with crying.

As for processing emotions, male and female brains truly work differently but it is not a Mars or Venus type of thing; it is more of a wide spectrum of different shades of masculinity and femininity that are available for both men and women – we all have masculine and feminine sides.

One’s position on the spectrum also changes over time; a woman can start off on the very feminine side, and over time and with experience, her masculine side takes over – thus leaving her in a different position on the spectrum.

2. How important is sharing emotions in a relationship?

Can the lack of it doom a relationship?

Ideally speaking, the answer to this question is: Yes, sharing emotions is crucial to the success of a relationship.

Realistically speaking, some women are not ready to deal with a man who could eloquently and elaborately express his feeling. They find him boring, womanly, and, in a way, less masculine.

Other women are starved for mutual communication of affection; they are deprived of deep meaningful conversations. These women suffer anxiety attacks, depression phases and sexual frustration.

The men and women in both types of relations mentioned above, are unhappy. They are a misfit. The only way to avoid such miserable relationships is to choose the right partner from the beginning. Choose the partner you feel connected to the most. Choose the level of communication and expression that you are both comfortable with. Choose the person that brings out the best in you.

3. How to help a man show and express his emotions?

If a man is ever to let his guard down, take off his “rough machine” mask, and express his emotions, he needs to feel secure and safe. This can never happen with a judgmental woman, in a relationship plagued with power struggles, or at a time when the man is not ready for reconnecting with his feminine side.

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HOW TO RAISE A WELL-ROUNDED MAN IN 6 EASY STEPS

by Salma Elfeqy & Omnia Essawy

Raising kids is one of most the challenging yet most rewarding things that a human being can do.

The incredibly big responsibility the crucial task of bringing up a person entails often represents a huge burden on the shoulders of the parents.

you and hiding things from you so he can do what he pleases, which could have extremely dangerous percussions. You have to learn to give him his space, so he can learn to make a mistake and recover from it, and eventually develop his own personality and grow up to be an independent strong man.

It is either you raise children that will make you proud every step of the way and truly leave a mark and make an impact on society, or you raise kids that will make your life a living hell and leave you with an endless sense of failure.

3. TEACH HIM THAT BEING VULNERABLE IS A SIGN OF STRENGTH Unfortunately, one of the biggest misconceptions about men in our society is that a man has to be an emotionless robot and that any sign of vulnerability in a man is considered a sign of weakness. This, of course, places a huge pressure on your son to fit that unfair illogical mold that society made for him, so he grows up to be mentally unstable and incapable of communicating with his own feelings. It is your role to teach him, as a child, that it takes courage and strength to show his emotions and express his thoughts and feelings. This way he will eventually grow into a man who is in tune with his inner-self and more accepting of himself and, in turn, of others.

There is no denying it, raising a child is not something to be taken lightly. The smallest move can make or break your child’s entire future! And when it comes to raising a boy in a country like Egypt, the challenge of bringing him up to be a well-rounded mentally stable man could be extra difficult. This is why we are offering our help and presenting you with 6 short steps to guide you through this dire process.

1. STOP SPOILING HIM It is time you broke that previously conceived idea that men should be waited on hand and foot. Sure everything you do that is considered spoiling, you do out of love. However, in the future, that will result in your son growing up to be a demanding man that always expects people to do everything for him.

Therefore, he won’t be a helpful brother, co-operative husband or a very good father. It all starts with you; you have to teach him to carry his own weight in the world from a young age so he can grow up knowing how to handle responsibility.

4. TEACH HIM THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS All the glitz and glamour of pop culture has made our children think that in order to be one of the ‘cool kids’, you have to break every rule there is and give up on your code of ethics. At a young age, they can’t see the bigger picture or identify what’s truly important and what is not. So, it is your responsibility to plant the seeds of ethics and morals in him from an early stage, so when he grows up, he can recognize that being ethical is one of the main pillars of making a great man.

2. STOP BEING OVERPROTECTIVE Sure, you fear for your son because you love him.

However, being overprotective of your son will result in one of two things. Either he will grow up to be an unconfident shaky momma’s boy who can’t handle anything on his own, or he will resort to lying to

5. TEACH HIM THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECTING WOMEN Many males in our society always feel like they are superior to any female figure; whether this woman is their mom, sister, friend or even significant other.

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children that women are men’s equals, and that respecting women is an obligation, not a luxury. This can only happen if you lead by example. If he grew up in a house where women are respected and appreciated, he will carry that with him into the world and in his own house one day.

6. TRY TO BE HIS FRIEND Whether we like to admit or not, children trust their friends more than their parents, probably because they find it easier to confine in them and talk freely without fear of punishment. So, to do a better job as a

parent, you have to become their friend. If you earned your son’s trust as his friend, he will find it easier to open up to you fully believing that you will understand him and give him the best advice because you only want what’s best for him.

Of course, there are so many other things to take into consideration and that can be added to this list.

The most important thing to remember though is that raising a child is already a challenging task, but raising a well-rounded man is a totally different and more difficult one. However, possible.

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IDENTITY MASCULINITY REBORN

The Promises All Men Break

by Amina Moustapha

It’s not the fake promises that hurt us the most, it’s the broken promises. Yes, there is a difference. A fake promise is when someone vows something, while being fully aware that they can’t keep this promise.

So they are liars, we are better off without them. A broken promise is not always intentional; they’re not aware they’re promising what they can’t give. They get blinded by love. They do and say whatever it takes to ensnare their beloved, and they believe that they will fulfill these promises. So when the “love drug” euphoria wears off, we are left with the broken promises, and it stings stronger than a hundred fake promises, because it comes from someone who truly loves you. Someone we were certain will never cause us any pain. We were wrong.

Relationships follow a path of evolution and growth, which requires both of you to change. You’re copiloting one life. It’s not a solo ride anymore. In order for your plane not to crash, both of you must be flexible about changing, while still being true to your own needs and limitations.

When it comes to relationships, men break promises, not because they are bad people, not because they are liars, quite the contrary it’s because they are in love and they shouldn’t have promised them in the first place. They are not the only ones to blame here; some promises shouldn’t be expected to be promised in the first place. So stop waiting on their fulfillment.

BROKEN PROMISE #4 THAT YOU WILL NEVER FIGHT TOGETHER

BROKEN PROMISE #1 THAT HE WILL NEVER HURT YOU He will, and not because he doesn’t love you, but because he is human, and so are you. Humans hurt, get hurt and heal. He is not going to always be thoughtful, caring or responsible and all those great things. He wouldn’t help it but hurt you with his imperfection every now and then. So will you.

BROKEN PROMISE #2 THAT HE WILL NEVER WANT TO CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOU He will very much want to do that, because there is nothing in life that can or should stay the same.

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BROKEN PROMISE #3 THAT HE WILL NEVER LOOK AT ANOTHER GIRL Love doesn’t mean you see no one else but the person you love (That’s what going partially blind means!); it means you choose this person every time and no matter what. It means even though there are people who are much more attractive, prettier, smarter... he still wants his person. His woman. You.

You will. Life is loaded with everyday challenges, and it’s the byproduct of building a future together. So you work at it. Fight for the worthy things. Take the high road when you would rather just prove that you’re right. Love is not about not having problems. It’s about seeing them, understanding them, and forging ahead despite them. Also fighting is a healthy way to release stuffed emotions; otherwise you two will drift apart without even knowing why.

BROKEN PROMISE #5 THAT HE WILL ALWAYS LIKE YOU Sounds weird to break this one, right? One of the most brilliant lines ever written in books was in ‘One Day’, when Emma said to Dexter (the man she loved) “I love you, Dex, but I don’t like you anymore.”

Throughout life we will change, and not everything about us will change to the best. Our partners will still love us though they don’t like the change, and will also be there for us until we solve out what’s wrong with us.

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We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot.

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- ABRAHAM LINCOLN

BROKEN PROMISE #6 THAT HE WILL NEVER MESS UP

BROKEN PROMISE #7 THAT HIS LOVE WILL NEVER CHANGE

Oh, he very much will. So will you. Again we are humans. We make mistakes. No promise can keep him from messing up, from saying the wrong words, or forgetting an important day, or being stubborn for no reasons, or getting caught up in work.... Our lives will always be full of endless messes, but it doesn’t matter.

What should matter is that he admits that he messed up, and tries to do better. So should you.

You should make it a point that he breaks this promise to you! Why would you want him to always love you the same way he does now? You should want his love to grow as you both grow together, to mature as your relationship matures, to get stronger with every challenge that will get thrown in your path together, because that’s what love really is, a journey, not a destination.

Words mean something. So don’t go on promising what you can’t give, guys. Just stay honest. That’s the promise we need.

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How Toxic Masculinity

Hurts Us All

by Amina Moustapha

One of the most complex and serious toxicities known to man is Thallium. It is colourless, odorless and tasteless; its slow-acting, painful and wide-ranging symptoms are often suggestive of a host of other illnesses and conditions. The person wouldn’t know he is being poisoned until it is too late, and sometimes they wouldn’t even understand what killed them.

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In the 1980s, when psychologist Shepherd Bliss sought to separate the negative traits of men from the positive traits, he used the term “toxic masculinity” as a means of making the distinction. That was the first time the world ever heard this term.

Bliss defined toxic masculinity as what can come of teaching boys that they can’t express emotions openly; that they have to be “tough all the time”; that anything other than that makes them “feminine” or weak. Once these notions get into a boy’s head, without him knowing they will intoxicate his mind, his thoughts and his attitude. He wouldn’t even know his life is being plagued, just like the effect of Thallium.

CAN TOXIC MASCULINITY BE CURED? It is important to not see men intoxicated with this notion as the enemy, because at some point they were the victim, and now they are simply trapped in their own beliefs. They are caught in a cycle of depression.

It is also important to know that it is never too late to unlearn such behaviors once a person can identify them, once he knows better.

So, yes. Toxic masculinity can be cured, but in order for that to happen men should start to take action, they must revolt against it.

They must admit they have a problem.

With the #MeToo movement putting a crossindustry spotlight on toxic masculinity, the term toxic masculinity has well and truly taken root in the public consciousness and got people talking in 2018, and until now.

WHAT IS TOXIC MASCULINITY? It is quite crucial to understand here that this term is designed to describe not masculinity itself, but a form of gendered behavior that results when expectations of “what it means to be a man” go wrong. Discussing toxic masculinity is not saying men are bad or evil, and the term is NOT an assertion that men are naturally violent.

The traits that Shepherd Bliss defined as being “toxic” to masculinity are “avoidance of emotional expression”, the “over-aspiration for physical, sexual and intellectual dominance”, “extreme self-reliance” and the “systematic devaluation of women’s opinions, body and sense of self.”

HOW TOXIC MASCULINITY HURTS MEN Imagine being a young boy, crying over a painful injury or an emotional heartbreak that feels like the end of the world, and then being told to “man up,” and asked “are you a girl or what?” instead of being gently asked what’s making you cry, how you feel about it, and what you think you can do about it.

When feelings and emotions are dismissed and gender-defining thinking is heard repeatedly, a young person learns to avoid expressing their real feelings and begins to bottle up sadness. Over time, such behavior can lead to a dysfunctional emotional expression and ultimately, depression.

That’s the hardest step, acknowledging the existence of a problem. The antidote to toxic masculinity is within men; this toxicity is a social conditioning. It is not just ‘the way men are’, admitting the problem is the first step into curing it. It may challenge their own sense of identity and social acceptance, but it will bring them the opportunity for deeper, healthier relationships with themselves, their partners and their communities.

They must learn the effect of toxic masculinity.

It is crucial for them to learn about what toxic masculinity is and how our culture reinforces it. To listen to women on how this behavior has harmed them. To be open to change and to know that while all that may make them feel bad or defensive, the problem originates in our culture broadly, and now they have the power to fix the problem.

They must encourage positive manhood.

Everyone, men and women should encourage men to be their true selves, instead of being confined to stereotypes. We must encourage men to demonstrate nurturing, compassion, and caring behavior toward themselves and others. Create openings for men to share their experiences and feelings, especially if you sense there’s a problem. Positive masculinity means being able to let out and embrace all aspects of masculinity in a balanced way.

By giving up harmful notions of masculinity, we stand to gain something deeply human and profound, far better than any superficial privilege. Let’s all increase intimacy, community, and healthier relationships with our loved ones and ourselves.

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IDENTITY HEALTH

MEET THE EGYPTIAN PRIDE

Ali Farag

by Aya Aboshady

And the Egyptian pride is literally raining on us!

Ali Amr Farag, aka ‘Mr. Fantastic’, is a 27 year old Egyptian professional squash player who graduated from Harvard University in 2014, with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Farag is currently World No.1, World Squash Champion and the best PSA Player. The 27 year old is also married to another champion, Egyptian squash professional and the current Women’s World No.3, Nour El Tayeb. We sat with the champion and the rest is history you’re about to read!

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1. How does it feel being World No.1, the current World Squash Champion, and the best PSA Player?

I can’t express my happiness in words. It’s any player’s dream to be on top of their respective sport; it’s something I’ll always be proud of. Being World No.1 and current World Squash Champion in the same season is an unparalleled feeling. However, as outstanding as being the best PSA Player is, I would like to keep thinking that I’m not completely there yet in order to continue pushing forward and retain my position for a long time.

2. How do you and your wife Nour El Tayeb juggle being a married couple with responsibilities and world champions at the same time?

Some people think being a married couple who are professionals in the same domain is hard; but in fact, it’s a huge blessing. Our life routine is very different and barely anyone would tolerate it unless they see it from the same perspective. Nour and I really get on and support each other on both the professional and emotional levels. I also look up to her, big time.

3. What is your daily workout routine?

Basically from Saturdays to Thursdays, I start fitness from 10:00 to 11:30 AM then I eat a light snack. From 12:00 to 1:30 PM, I practice, either solo, with a coach or with another player. After that, I go home, eat lunch, and sleep for an hour. And I usually have a match play four days a week at 7:00 PM with another player; and that’s actually one of the pros of living in Egypt. Here, I have a dozen top and junior players to practice with.

Friday is my day off.

4. Which area do you usually focus on strengthening when you exercise?

Squash is an all round sport, meaning that I can’t only focus on my arms for example because I use them in playing and ignore my lower body or vice versa. I’m very blessed to work with Derek Ryan, the PSA physio and strength & conditioning specialist; as well as my coach in Egypt, Hossam Shaddad. Together, they put on a full program and I’ve honestly never felt stronger.

5. What’s your dieting plan?

I’m not very strict when it comes to diet. I treat myself to deserts every now and then. However, I always make sure that all the important nutrients are included in my meals. For instance, I usually either eat oats and bananas for breakfast or avocado and toast. For lunch, I have to eat carbs, for example: rice or pasta and vegetables, along with any source of protein (chicken, steak, salmon, etc..). Same for dinner.

6. Does frequent traveling and jet lag restrain you from keeping a healthy lifestyle sometimes?

Thankfully not anymore, I’m used to it by now since I travel around 12 times a year and I learned to adapt. I no longer struggle as much with the jet lag. But usually, when I’m done with championships, I take a full day off and treat myself to a nice meal, then go back to being healthy.

7. When did you start training? When did you know you wanted to be a professional?

Since the age of 6, I grew up watching my father play squash as a hobby. In addition to my brother and role model Wael, who’s two years older and was also practicing the sport. Ever since then, my passion for the game became indescribable. I wanted to play all the time when I was younger, to the point that I cried whenever it was time to go home. However, because my family comes from an academic background, I did not think my passion will reach a professional career until I went to Harvard and continued playing there too, alongside my education. Things basically took off from there.

8. Is squash more of a mental or a physical game?

Honestly, any sport is like that. Although squash is extremely physical and all, it’s still definitely a mental game. According to Jahangir Khan, former World No.1, squash is 80% mental and 20% physical. Meaning that if you don’t have the mental toughness of a champion, you’ll hardly ever get there, no matter how fit you are.

9. In your interview with Squash-skills you highlighted the “need to use your physical attributes effectively and negate your opponent’s strengths”; can you elaborate on what that means?

This is something I learned from former World No.1 and three times World Champion Nick Matthew. He said that each one should focus on their strength points for them to be super strong, rather than focusing on just bettering their weaknesses. That’s exactly how you outplay your opponent, and for me, it’s my movement skills on the pitch.

10. What is the biggest challenge you faced so far in your professional career?

When I was 16, I was having my IGCSE exams while pursuing my World Junior Championship dream and of course, I wasn’t in the best form. Low self esteem hit me hard when players I was not used to losing against, beat me, one after the other. I was let down and almost completely gave up, that’s when my brother interfered and lifted me up. He has been my coach and mentor ever since then.

11. Are there any remarkable moments that you won’t forget?

Definitely the US Open 2017, the highlight of my career and my personal breakthrough. It was the first time for me to reach a platinum final, let alone win it. And the fact that Nour won it the same day too was incredibly special.

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IDENTITY REVIEW

THE SILENT PATIENT

by Rana Ramez

I don’t like the type of books that force me to bury my face between its pages, oblige me to forget about the outer world and make me unable to put it down unless I’m done with it – SAID NO ONE EVER. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is this kind of books. It’s an exciting psychological thriller novel of an act of violence from a famous artist, Alicia Berenson, against her husband, the fashion photographer Gabriel, and the psychotherapist, Theo Faber, obsessed with discovering her story. Here are 7 reasons why The Silent Patient is worth your time.

1. The Debut Thriller of the Season Born in Cyrus to an English mother and a GreekCypriot father, Alex Michaelides studied English literature at University of Cambridge and got a screenwriting MA from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. With a previous screenwriting experience of the film “The Devil You Know” (2013) and cowriting “The Con Is On” (2018), The Silent Patient is surprisingly Alex’s first novel. The author has expressed his satisfaction and enjoyment about writing a novel; it’s where you can go through people’s heads in a way you can’t in movies.

2. Psychotherapy Inspiration Besides his great interest in Agatha Christie books, the main source of inspiration of this novel was the author’s experience of working at a secure psychiatric unit for teenagers, which became a big part of his life.

The story starts after finding Alicia’s husband dead with many shots in the head and finding the gun with nothing but her fingertips on it. Our main character was arrested for murdering Gabriel. Since her conviction, she hasn’t spoken a word, that’s why she was housed for 6 years in a secure forensic unit in North London.

And here comes the role of our narrator, Theo Faber, who is determined to solve the case.

3. A Rare Worldwide Expansion With a huge wave of international deals for the British screenwriter’s first novel, The Silent Patient is currently selling in more than 25 countries and is translated to more than 15 languages. Alongside with UK and US, The book that is unfolding a dark, shocking and beautifully crafted story has sold to countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and all the way to Latin 46 April 2019

America. These global reactions and sales numbers are considered extraordinary and not to mention, very rare for a debut. As exhilarating and risky as crossing a minefield, the author takes us on a walk through the minds of the novel’s characters. And like a blank canvas, readers will collect the signs in order to gain insights about their psyches.

4. A Complicated Heart-Stopping Plotted Thriller After her current therapists accept to let our story narrator Theo treat Alicia, the line between doctor and patient gets blurry. Theo admits that he became a therapist in the first place because he was a mess, so in the process of treating Alicia and trying to break into her silence, he was seeking to cure his own emotional issues. The complexity of the story is smartly plotted, which may give Michaelides a major position in the field of psychology thriller novels; it’s so confidently sketched that it doesn’t need flashy big twists to keep the reader hooked, only an exceptional one or two.

5. A Masterful Maze Exploration The beauty and uniqueness of The Silent Patient lies not only in the author’s brilliant, methodical and skillful character building and breakdown. Through his story, Alex reveals to his readers the psychology of the characters upon which the book is built, in the same way his protagonist uncovers and exposes the mental state of his patient. What a catchy investigation it is to examine the mind of a criminal rather than investigating the crime itself.

6. Greek Mythology Background Alex Michaelides was steeped in Greek mythology, since he has spent his youth years in Cyprus, which is clear

in The Silent Patient. He was captivated by the myth of Alcestis; the self-sacrifice, the return from death, the subsequent silence, the refusal to explain and the denial of conclusion. Many of these features are clearly spotted in his debut novel. In a previous interview, Alex stated that he always carried this story with himself knowing that one day he was going to use it.

7. A Slow Burning Journey to Truth With a strong psychological focus, The Silent Patient can be reviewed as a character study. The addictive writing style of Alex is immersive and hypnotic; it drags the reader bit by bit into an enigma using the technique of uncovering, layer by layer, the darkest secrets of a mysterious woman, rather than using shocking twists throughout the story. As rewarding as the journey itself, a satisfying breathtaking reveal is promised. Not to mention the talent of the author who draws the

complexity of a character through vivid description of physical appearances instead of verbal communication.

8. A Movie on the Way Since the massive hit of Gone Girl in 2012, countless psychological thrillers have conquered the bookshelves, and very little from these actually qualify as psychological suspense. It’s safe to say that The Silent Patient is one of the most precious few who are giving hope to the desperate fan readers of psychology thrillers. Based on the splendid success of the book, an Oscar winning Production Company has got the film rights of the novel, yet to be revealed, and Alex Michaelides was hired to write the script. The entanglement of the story relying in the multiple timelines, the storytelling mediums and the mind-blowing conclusion are what Oscar-winning movies are made of.

To wrap it up, The Silent Patient is an incredible debut psychological thriller that offers intelligent character building and skillful plotting delivered in a hypnotic style of writing. If jaw-dropping plot twist conclusions are your thing, The Silent Patient will totally satisfy your desire. And the best part here is that it’s not only about being twisty, this is just the cherry on the top.

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IDENTITY TRAVEL

Travel Guide: MOROCCO

by Rana Ramez

VISA • The cost for a one month single entry visa is 1425 and 1525 EGP for 3 months. It takes up to 15 business days to be issued. • An online application is filled-in with your travel details, copy of the passport and other required documents. • A return ticket is required to get accepted for the visa.

TRANSPORTATION In general, public transportation in Morocco is pretty good. The rail network links the main towns of the north, Marrakech and the coast with plenty of collective taxis and buses.

• Trains are the best option for traveling between major cities. They cover a limited network of routes though.

• Buses are cheaper than shared taxis. Even 48 April 2019

though they are slower, they are safer and more comfortable. Note that buses run by the national company are more reliable and faster than private services.

• With a wide variety of routes and the speed factor, shared taxis are one of the features of the country’s transportation system. The fares are more expensive than buses.

MONEY AND SHOPPING Morocco has a closed currency, which means you can’t get Dirhams from outside the country. You’ll have to wait until you actually get there to get any.

• Currency exchange bureaus are available at the airport, in addition to the banks in major cities. • It’s so important to keep cash with you, preferably in small bills, for cabs/services and tipping. • Learn how to bargain while shopping. Due to how touristy Morocco is, prices aren’t cheap, and haggling is just a part of the shopping process there. • You can get at least 25 to 50% discount on the starting prices of the items. • The best souvenirs to bring home are rugs, carpets, leathers, spices, oils, lanterns, fragrances, pottery, Babouches and, artisanal soaps and Berber baskets.

BEST CITIES WITH UNMISSABLE ATTRACTIONS 1. Marrakech Medina represents a colorful experience where you enter a world of mazelike alleyways full of random acrobats, traditional musicians, stall vendors and snake charmers.

6. Essaouira is the most charming seaside town of Morocco. It’s an authentic hippie place with colorful fishing boats, old shore-side fortress walls and twisty alleyways.

2. Hassan II Mosque is the major landmark of Casablanca city. It’s a precious symbol of Morocco, with carved marble pieces and marble mosaic representing the traditional Islamic architecture and greatness of the Moroccan craftsmanship.

7. Oudaias Kasbah in Rabat is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods located in the city’s core. A lost in time atmosphere is felt right away within this old fortress with white and blue houses, rimmed by colorful flowerpots.

3. Volubilis is a day trip from Fes or Meknes, where Roman ruin with a clutch of mesmerizing mosaics, tumbled columns and temple remnants are found.

8. Erg Chebbi in the eastern Sahara is where the grand sand dunes are located. It’s a main destination for four-wheel-drive dune-bashing, dune surfing and camel trekking.

4. Chefchaoun, located in the Rif mountains, is the incredibly glow town with the blue on blue labyrinth of buildings. Wandering the alleys of the town is very soothing and peaceful; it’s also one of the country’s main hiking and trekking destinations.

5. Fes El Bali is the country’s other cultural destination besides Marrakech. The old city is an authentic beautifully chaotic place, not filled with tourists, unlike its sister imperial city of the south.

9. Legzira Beach at Sidi Ifni along the Atlantic coast is known for its natural stone arch and red cliffs. It’s a striking rugged coastline and one of the main destinations for surfing and paragliding.

10. Hercules Cave in Tangier is located above the waves of the Atlantic Ocean with an entrance displaying traditional artifacts and items.

MOROCCAN CUISINE For highly affordable rates, you can guarantee you will be well fed, maybe even like royalty.

• Tagine is one of the most famous foods of this country. There are a lot of different kinds, mostly with meat, that are slow cooked in ceramic or clay pots.

• Couscous is the highlight of Moroccan cuisine. Beef or chicken is stewed along with diverse vegetables then arranged on steamed couscous grains.

• Beef with Prunes is a great combination of sweet and savory. The prunes are poached in syrup with cinnamon and honey, and added to the meat then cooked until buttery tender with ginger, saffron and onions.

• Harira is the tomato soup loaded with chickpeas, lentils and rice or fine noodles. It’s usually made with beef or lamb.

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Spring GETAWAYS

THE TROPICAL RETREAT - COSTA RICA 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS Departure: Upon request Starting from: 1,500 USD For more information visit: www.wildguanabana.com

PACKAGE INCLUDES • All vehicle transfers.• Experienced English-speaking and first aid trained local guide • All meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.) • Activities • All national park fees• Accommodation in 3-star hotels on a double occupancy basis

AYIA NAPA - CYPRUS 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS Departure: Upon request Starting from: 6830 EGP For more information visit: www.egyptexpresstvl.com 50 April 2019

PACKAGE INCLUDES • Round-trip economy airfare on EgyptAir, including taxes • 5 night accommodation including breakfast & hotel taxes

PETRA THROUGH THE BACK DOOR TRAIL – JORDAN 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Departure: Upon request Starting from: 990 USD For more information visit: www.destination31.com

PACKAGE INCLUDES • Accommodation in standard hotels for 3 nights • Camping accommodation for 4 nights • 4 days guided trek from Dana to Petra • All meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.) • All transfers in a private A/C vehicle • All tickets and permits • Airport transfers

BALI BEFIT CAMP - INDONESIA 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS Departure: 23 April 2019 Starting from: 25,900 EGP For more information visit: http://www.travistaegypt.com

PACKAGE INCLUDES • Hotel accommodation in 4* downtown hotel • Daily breakfast • International Emirates flight round trip economy ticket • Airport transfers in Bali • 3 functional training sessions at wanderlust box • 2 beach bodyweight training sessions • Sightseeing tours in program

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IDENTITY GOURMET

ONE-POT RECIPES FOR MEN!

by Soha Darwish Food writer & Critic - Menu Consultant. Diploma in Food Journalism - London, Uk

Spinach & Prawns Tortellini:

Serves 4

A heavenly match of fresh pasta, seafood and cream. An easy recipe to follow with few ingredients - delivering mesmerising flavours of sea, earth and lush dairy. It’s healthy comfort food at its best. What more could you ask for?

Shopping Basket: 500g peeled medium prawns – 400g frozen spinach – 1 small chopped onion –1 pack of chilled spinach & ricotta tortellini pasta (approx. 400 g)–3 tbsp olive oil - 2 crushed garlic cloves –¼ tsp nutmeg–pinch of paprika - 250 ml whipping cream - salt & pepper.

Steps: 1. In a deep large pan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil, until translucent.

2. Add frozen spinach (or fresh spinach leaves), stir fry until it’s completely thawed.

Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and paprika.

3. Cover with water and simmer until almost cooked, then add cream and simmer again for about 2 mins.

4. Gently stir in the fresh tortellini together with the raw prawns - partially cover with lid and simmer for about 5mins until pasta is cooked and prawns are rosy. Don’t overcook, these are delicate ingredients and only need a few minutes on the hob.

5. Serve immediately with generous sprinkles of grated Parmesan. Surely you will enjoy!

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I come from a home where food and cooking were never taken lightly, which definitely embedded the foodie in me. But like anything in life it really does take two to tango, and this is where my father’s role transpired. I believe that when men are interested in cooking, not necessarily on daily basis of course -they somehow elevate the culinary skills in the household. But I also note that most men are usually happy to cook only when; a) they are in a good mood b) the kitchen’s ambiance is inviting and when I say inviting, I mean clean and tidy - with all the prep work done by somebody -and when I say somebody, on most occasions it’s the wife!

popped in my mind. Desperately endeavouring to make it as tempting and encouraging as possible to get them into the kitchen. Addressing all situations, whether you are a family man who enjoys taking over the dinner service every blue moon, a bachelor who spends most of his salary on dining out or a college student away from his family, who ends up ordering junk food delivery at least five times a week, despite his best intentions.

Here are two recipes tested and tried, in fact they have become home staples, when I’m running against time or not willing to cause havoc in my tidy kitchen. One is original and the other is a So, when I was asked to write my regular food topic classic with a twist –both highly nutritious and in a men’s issue, the one-pot recipes theme just just delicious.

Chicken & Mushroom Lemon Risotto: Serves 4 Risottos are classic Italian rice dishes that are always welcomed in any setting with its sublime creaminess, though no cream is used. It is really frowned upon in Italy to add cream in risottos, why should you really?! In this recipe the egg yolk twist is optional, but it really brightens up the dish and boosts its mellowness and nourishment.

Shopping Basket: 400g Arborio or Carnaroli rice – 300g diced chicken fillets – 250g sliced chestnut mushrooms - 1 large chopped onion – 2 chopped stalks of celery – 3 tbsp olive oil – 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube – 2 egg yolks - 1 Adalia lemon – pinch of nutmeg – 200g grated Parmesan cheese - salt & pepper.

Steps: 1. Boil about 800 ml of water in a kettle, then pour about 500ml in a jug stirring in the stock cube and keep it on your side.

2. In a large pan, sauté the onions and celery in olive oil until translucent, then add the chicken and mushrooms.

Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir fry for about 4 mins.

3. Add the risotto rice directly from the packet (without washing) and stir in gently, until all is combined.

4. On medium heat, pour some of the stock in the jug covering the risotto, stir until stock is absorbed, then repeat same process until rice is cooked. Starch will be slowly released turning the mixture creamy. It usually takes about 20 mins to cook, never leave it unattended.

Keep stirring gently with your jug handy, if stock finishes then use remaining water in the kettle.

5. In a cup mix the egg yolks with the grated lemon zest and half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir them into the cooked risotto for about 1 min on low heat, then take it off the hob.

6. Sprinkle with some finely chopped parsley and the rest of the cheese, then serve immediately. Nothing really prepares you for this blissful symphony of flavours!

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Photo by James Minchin/Netflix

IDENTITY OUT & ABOUT

JINN: FIRST ARABIC ORIGINAL SERIES ON NETFLIX Since the moment Netflix has announced to premier its first Arabic original series this year, the anticipation and excitement began! From the series title, Jinn, we can see the promise of a young adult fantasy adventure mixing themes of Supernatural and Teen Soap Opera drama.

We met with the cast and show-runners of the the highly-anticipated series on a set visit in Amman, the White City, so that we can delve with them into the world of Jinn.

Executive producers Elan and Rajeev Dassani took us through the story of Jinn that follows a group of teenagers, who unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of Jinn, a mythological creature, into their world while at the ancient city of Petra. A battle of good versus evil and a race against time ensues.

The show runners explained that one of the reasons behind shooting in Jordan was their attempt to show the world the beauty of Jordan, and present the actual life of Arab teenagers, which in their opinion is very much similar to any teenager’s life around the world.

We had a chance to meet with the young rising stars of the show, a cast of up-and-coming local talents including Salma Malhas, who plays Mira, the main character of the show. She explained that her character is a rebellious teen still devastated after the loss of her mother, who learns to love again when she meets Keras, played by Hamza Abu Eqab, 54 April 2019

the Jinn who is tasked with guarding vigilante Jinns.

The show also stars Sultan Al-khalil as Yassin, Aysha Shahalthough as Vera, Yaser Al Hadi as Fahed and Ban Halaweh as Layla.

Sultan Al-khalil told us about a little trick he and some of the cast do to help them stay in characters throughout the shooting of the show; while on set they all call each other with their characters’ names and not their real names. Al-khalil explained that the minute he steps in the car to go to work, he asks everyone to call him Yassin, it helps him focus more on portraying his character. Aysha Shahalthough, who plays Vera, had different thoughts about the matter. She explained that as soon as the cameras stop rolling she prefers to go back to being herself, not Vera, distancing herself from the character while not working helps her figuring out herself as an actress not just a character on the show.

The six-episode series is directed by Lebanese director Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya and Jordanian screenwriter Bassel Ghandour, who wish that Jinn will bring the Middle East folklore into the modern world, exploring contemporary themes of Jinn mythology but with a coming of age supernatural story about friendship, love and adventure.

The series is expected to be available to Netflix members worldwide in 2019. We wish all the best to the cast and creators of Jinn, and we can’t to see the series. It is bound to be spectacular.

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Debuts the Good Life, a Culinary Experience with Distinguished International Chefs Master of culinary craftsmanship will gather together for the debut of the ‘Good Life’ at The Nile RitzCarlton, Cairo from the 1st to 5th of April 2019, inviting guests on a gastronomy journey Six international chefs from Italy, Turkey, Canada, France and Spain.

The chefs will showcase their incredible culinary talent and varying cooking styles, tastes and flavors during the five-day event. Guests can expect inspiring handcrafted cuisine and delectable cocktails accompanied by exciting entertainment, served in an intimate and engaging setting.

The Good Life’s six distinguished chefs include: Chef Gianni Mallao, Executive Chef of Hotel Romazzino, A Luxury Collection Hotel at Costa Smeralda; Chef Eric Meloche, Director of Culinary Food and Beverage at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton hotel in Muscat; Chef Jesus Caballero Executive Chef of Hotel Maria Cristina, A Luxury Collection Hotel at San Sebastian; Chef Ozgur Ustin, Executive Chef of The St. Regis Istanbul. They will be joined by Chef Bugra Keles the Executive Chef and Chef Jean Francois Lavialle the Executive Pastry Chef of The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo who will delight with his renowned chocolate creations.

‘We are proud to debut a new culinary concept in Cairo which celebrates cuisines from around the world, created by a group of incredibly talented chefs.

I am positive The Goof Life will be a corner stone for an unforgettable experience for connoisseurs, aspiring

chefs and foodies which will evolve every year,’ said Joe Ghayad, General Manager, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo.

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo invites guests to take a gastronomic adventure with The Good Life’s international chefs. Aspiring chefs and foodies will revel in learning from the best in the kitchen, diving in to serve up iconic dishes from all over the world then enjoying their creations together.

The Good life 2019 will include a series of cooking classes, a unique ‘Farm to Table’ Friday brunch and conclude with a gala dinner. Cooking classes will take place on Tuesday April 2nd and Wednesday April 3rd at Bar’Oro, Nox, Bab El-Sharq and Vivo restaurants.

Gala Dinner: Thursday, April 4th. Location: Roof Top Guests are cordially invited to enjoy a delectable six course set menu of traditional and classic dishes prepared by each of The Good Life’s chefs. This once in a lifetime culinary experience will feature traditional ingredients with modern flair made with unmistakable talent and passion.

Farm to Table Brunch: Friday, April 5th. Location: Culina The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo’s weekly ‘Farm to Table’ Friday Brunch will feature signature dishes from each of The Good Life’s chefs. Each station will represent the Chef’s culture, distinctive flavor and culinary style.

For reservations, please contact 02 25778899.

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Sheraton Cairo Hotel

Easter

OUTINGS Time for a Bunny Treat at the Cairo Marriott It is this time of the year where everyone is getting ready to welcome spring and enjoy the nice weather and bask under the sun of Cairo. This year the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino will welcome guests to celebrate Easter with family and friends at the palatial gardens of the hotel.

A lot of surprises will be prepared for guests for an unforgettable Easter at the palace. From exciting treasure hunts to delicious Easter goodies, it is truly going to be a fabulous Easter!

On April 28th, Omar’s Café will be receiving guests with a one-of-akind Easter lunch buffet from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

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On April 29th, guests can enjoy the sunrise at the palace with a nice treat as Omar’s Café will be serving an unmatchable Sham El Nesim breakfast with an array of salted fish and Sham El Nesim signature dishes. Breakfast will be served for early birds from 5:00 am until 12:00 noon. Following breakfast guests can enjoy Sham El Nesim lunch from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. During lunch time at Omar’s Café, an entertainment program will be available for kids at The Patio with face painting, special treats, lots of fun and joy.

Sham El Nessim at Sheraton Cairo hotel Sheraton Cairo hotel opens its doors for families and friends to welcome spring and enjoy a festival Easter with their loved ones. This Easter you can book one

of our special limited cabanas to enjoy a sunny day by the pool with an exceptional outer doors Easter Lunch, fun kid’s activities and amazing folklore entertainment as the Sheraton team makes sure that every family member is having a great time.

The day doesn’t stop here, after enjoying the sun with all the family the fun continue with different varieties for a great night where you can enjoy some Latin music at Studio 70 with finger food setup and refreshing drinks or you can enjoy an oriental night at El Mawardia with outstanding Arabic band and belly dancer or book your place at our famous Rawi night spot for a night full of surprises.

At Sheraton Cairo hotel and casino your family will have the perfect getaway to celebrate Sham el Nessim.

This year Easter promises you to be a festive season at Marriott Mena House, Cairo The iconic Marriott Mena House, Cairo is celebrating this festive season with lots of entertainment and culinary surprises that are tailor made to please the entire family and loved ones during Easter.

Wether gathering with families or friends, don’t miss to enjoy the lavish Sham El Nessim breakfast at the famous 139 restaurant overlooking the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and beautifully landscaped gardens.

And for an exquisite Sham EL Nessim lunch our chefs have prepared an exquisite lunch buffet featuring barbeque and seafood treats while you can enjoy our entertaining activities specially created for the whole family including live entertainment, muppet show, baby football and magician show.

Explore gleeful activities, savory cuisine and rejuvenating atmosphere this Easter at Le Méridien Cairo Airport Room PKG Book 1 Double room and get 50% off the 2nd room, starting at 1000 EGP per person including: Easter buffet breakfast & Easter Lunch Buffet at EVOO Kids giveaways and special kid’s activities to keep your little ones entertained Early Check-in and late Check-out EVOO Look no further than EVOO for a festive Easter ambience and savoury dining experience!

EVOO presents a delectable Easter- themed lunch buffet on April, 29th, including BBQ station, Sham El Nessim special treats , a wide variety of dessert selection, chocolate fountain and more.

Gather with all family and enjoy this sumptuous array of heavenly delicacies for only 450 EGP. Live Sports Bar Whether you are out for a drink or seeking an exceptional Easter celebration, we have got you covered at Live Sports Bar! Party the night away with friends and enjoy a live singer’s performance + DJ along with a wide range of cocktails and savory treats for only 250LE+++ Celebrate Sham El-Nessim Hilton Cairo Zamalek

At

Enjoy our flavorful Sham El Nessim lunch in a festive buffet spread at The Terrace overlooking the Nile, interact and sing with our duet singers and DJ, join in with various activities for children. All at EGP550 per person. While you can spoil your family by booking one of our luxurious suites from EGP3200 up to four persons, or just pick one of our comfort rooms starting from EGP1400 including breakfast buffet.

Easter Getaway at Sheraton Sharm Share your great moments with family and friends at sunny Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh, a perfect mix of relaxation, delicious food, live entertainment and exciting activities for sweethearts.

We love Easter because it brings the family together for lots of fun and delicious food. Enjoy an unforgettable day’s festive from the early morning with exciting activities in-cluding beach volleyball, yoga, and Olympic day competition that will put you in the right mood for the rest of your day. Savor a wide variety of the finest dishes we offer for Cham El Nesseim breakfast, lunch & dinner buffet, an array of specialties including traditional dishes, in addition to Easter treats, chocolates cakes, cookies and

bunnies from our bakery. Guests will spend a wonderful time with lots of fun and daily live entertainment program; folkloric show, belly dancer, live band, Fakir Show, Nubian Show, African Show, Karaoke show, mini disco for sweethearts and a kid’s club to keep little angels entertained.

Sheraton Sharm is the perfect place for a memorable Easter celebration.

Spring Festival Getaway At Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Enjoy Easter celebrations at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah, spend a vibrant Easter by the Nile and enjoy the spring festival with selective dining options, highlighting the marvelous Easter mood.

For an Easter to remember with family and friends, don’t miss our exclusive room package and spend an unforgettable nights in one of our luxurious rooms and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the panoramic Nile view from your room.

For an exceptional dining experience, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah offers the finest culinary de-lights with our special Easter mouthwatering specialties at La Palmeraie on the spectacular Nile. For oriental cuisine lovers, Kebabgy’s traditional BBQ set menu and the special baked a la minute bread is a must try.

For more fun for the kids, spend the day in the open-air overlooking the Nile and enjoy our special Easter buffet for adults and children. Indulge in a gourmet Easter buffet and enjoy a bountiful brunch at Casa Mia, featuring Easter specialties with multi colors seasonal decora-tion and live entertainment. Let the kids enjoy the fun corner including coloring eggs cor-ner, coloring books, toys, clown, face painting and more surprises!

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Sonesta’s Special Easter Celebration This year staying in Cairo during Easter is different with Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino – Cairo.

Get together with your family, friends and the little ones for an exciting sham el Nessem day around the pool. Enjoy the fresh air, sunny weather, delicious lunch buffet with live entertainment and exciting kids’ activities.

For a splendid Easter Getaway, book our “Easter Accommodation Package”. We have created an exceptionally special package for the whole Easter week.

Easter Holiday Celebrations at the Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Spring is here and The Nile RitzCarlton, Cairo is certainly the best destination to celebrate an Easter Family Vacation. This Easter, gather your family and bring them to enjoy an exclusive Easter celebration with an endless selection of family activities and events. From a lavish Easter brunch at ‘Culina’ restaurant to a special family day at the pool it’s all here at The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo.

The all-day dining restaurant ‘Culina’ invites you to a lavish Easter brunch that offers a wide variety of culinary creations. The special enhanced buffet features extensive carving and seafood stations together with Easter inspired dishes as well as delicious desserts. Enjoy a live jazz band for a cheerful family celebration.

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children are in an exciting the Garden from Culina.

Children will enjoy a special Easter celebration with fun activities including egg hunt, Easter games and arts and crafts, and watch out for a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny giving away his Easter treats and taking memorable photos.

Egg-Citing Easter at Conrad Cairo This Easter, Conrad Cairo offers a selection of exciting activities and packages to celebrate the holidays with the whole family.

Take a well-deserved break and enjoy a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms overlooking the majestic Nile for EGP 1200 per person. Relax in a double room, including a breakfast buffet at Solana Restaurant, 50% off car parking, 20% off dinner at OAK Grill and Kamala, and late checkout until 6:00 pm.

On Monday 29th April, celebrate Easter with friends and family at Jayda Nile Terrace overlooking the Nile whilst enjoying a lavish open buffet brunch. The brunch will also feature special Easter delights, with a DJ, belly dancer and live kids entertainment. Children under five are on us, whilst children aged 6-12 can enjoy 50% off.

Easter Celebrations on the Nile at Grand Nile Tower Hotel Grand Nile Tower hotel is proud to invite you to join in Easter’s celebrations filled with sumptuous meals and lively entertainment on the Nile.

Start out your day with a sumptuous breakfast indoors at the Fontana Restaurant. For lunch, El Sakya Souk restaurant is the perfect place to gather with family and friends for an international open buffet

offering mouth-watering selections of Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian and International cuisine, while enjoying the live entertainment and a lot of activities for children including art & craft, clowns, magician and Muppet show, with the spectacular Nile view in the back drop.

Easter would not be complete without some traditional Chocolate Eggs and Rabbits, which Delices Tea Lounge will be offering daily.

For every celebration, Grand Nile Tower is redefining dining and entertainment experience in Cairo.

Four Seasons Resort Sharm Elsheikh Reveals the Ideal Spring Break with its Two-bedroom suites Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, a spectacular all-yearround sunshine destination offering a desert-and-sea hideaway, with spacious accommodation options fit for family and group travellers seeking luxury, serenity and adventure, presents guests with a host of exclusive experiences curated by the resort’s concierge experts; from on-site dive centre and one-of-a-kind spa, to a selection of culinary experiences and desert excursions.

For those aspiring an ultimate spring break, the resort’s unique two-bedroom Suite Break is the perfect choice with panoramic views of the Red Sea from its furnished balconies or terraces.

Ideal for families and group travellers, Family Suites offer a private outdoor space with sculpted gardens, intimate living space, two cosy bedrooms, as well as a full kitchenette and a dining area combining lavish splendour and residential comfort.

FAIRY-TALE AT AL GEZIRA PALACE The Palace at the Cairo Marriott Hotel is a magical place to host weddings of many generations that have been organized and flawlessly executed, each with its special Flair.

Known for its historical charm, Al Gezira Palace is the best place to tie the knot and begin a happily ever after.

Throughout centuries, the palace was meant to be a unique venue for weddings since Khedive Ismail celebrated the forty -days wedding ceremonies of his sons and daughter at the palace. At that time, wedding invitees were all greeted with one unique sentence; “Nawartena…Nawart El Qasr”.

Cairo Marriott’s palatial ballrooms welcomes guests to celebrate their special day with a glamourous decoration blending classical- in modern- style.

weddings happening from June 1st until August 31st tailored especially for guests to enjoy a customized wedding celebration starting at 64,350 EGP to host 100 guests including a DJ, wedding cake, flower arrangements, a special menu and much more. For bigger numbers of guests, the 722 m2 Aida Ballroom, one of the biggest ballrooms in down town area, will be offering a special package from July 1st until August 31st for guests starting at 169,000 EGP for 200 guests.

For small occasions, Verdi is available to host guests for a unique and cozy experience to host up to 50 guests.

Say YES and #MarryMeAtCairoMarriott, call now to book an unforgettable once in a life time event at the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino. For inquiries and reservations please call 02-2728-3000 and ask to be connected with the Social Events team.

Built in the heart of the palace, Salon Royal and Eugenie Salon with their unique charm, decoration and historical staircase are optional locations for a royal wedding.

For outdoor weddings, Almaz with its big space and stunning Nile view can be perfectly set up for the bride and groom to celebrate their wedding.

The green unique marbles of Salon Vert, make it a perfect venue for a classy chic wedding. During summer, a wedding package will be available at Salon Vert for

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Charms Jw Ladies Society Fun Night At Zerzara!

JW Marriott Hotel Cairo pulled off all the stops hosting an impressive exclusive event to kick off the year for the Charms JW Ladies Society to enjoy a fun night at Zerzara.

Guests indulged in an evening to remember filled with drinks, conversation and culinary delights while enjoying the music with one of the top local DJs, Armin V who helped keeping the party pumping with his original tracks that kept the night alive.

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GLIMPSE FROM VERSACE LATEST FEMALE FRAGRANCE LAUNCH, DYLAN BLUE POUR FEMME @DUSIT THANI LAKEVIEW CAIRO

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FROM L’ULIVETO

WITH LOVE Cooking Master Class with Chef Vincenzo Guglielmi at Fairmont Nile City -

Bringing authentic Italian flavours to the capital through its latest signature restaurant, L’Uliveto, Fairmont Nile City took a group of Cairo’s top media personalities on a gastronomical journey through the Mediterranean coast as seen through the eyes of Chef Vincenzo Guglielmi.

Hailing from the warm south of Italy, Chef Vincenzo demonstrated two easy-tofollow—deliciously Italian—dishes starting with his signature fresh tagliatelle pasta with shrimps followed by his timeless ravioli with ricotta and spinach.

Nagwa Zahran Fashion Show Nagwa Zahran, the international fashion designer, succeeded to make our valentine’s day even more special with her first fashion show ever in Egypt showcasing her latest SS19 collection. The event took place at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza hotel and was hosted by the one and only Sherine Hamdy delighted with the presence of fashion figures and actors.

The event was organized by Eman Shetta Wedding and Cairo Fashion Festival Agency.

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Palm Hills Developments Wins BT100 2019’s “Exceptionally Innovative Project” Award for Badya The Award Marks the Success of Palm Hills Developments’ Badya Project Which is Based on the Concept of Creativity and Self Expression For the second year in a row, Palm Hills Developments has been awarded the prestigious BT100 “Exceptionally Innovative Project” accolade for their revolutionary 6th of October project, Badya. CEO of Palm Hills Developments, Eng. Mohamed Sultan accepted the award on behalf of the leading real estate company.

The BT100 “Exceptionally Innovation Project” award

MARAKEZ Provides Job Opportunities for Delta Residents in Mall of Tanta MARAKEZ, one of the largest mixed-use developers in Egypt, in collaboration with the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce at Tanta University, organized an employment fair at the premises of the University. MARAKEZ offered a wide range of positions for Tanta talents across various employment levels for its newest development, Mall of Tanta, opening in 2019.

is granted to those companies who have made an impact in practical innovation and represent these principles through the application of technology in their corporate structure and projects.

CEO of Palm Hills Developments, Eng. Mohamed Sultan commented on the milestone, “This award underscores Palm Hills Developments’ success in pioneering the concept of innovation in the real estate market and validates our efforts of creating a “Creative City” that represents a brighter future for the residents of Badya and the residents of Cairo.”

Enterprenelle launches strategic partnership with the Swedish Embassy for SHECAN 2019 In a reception hosted by the Swedish Ambassador & in partnership with UN Women Egypt Enterprenelle, the social development and business impact organization, which aims to empower Egyptian women economically by educating, training and linking them to entrepreneurship resources, announced a strategic partnership with the Swedish Embassy in Cairo at a reception hosted by Ambassador Mr. Jan Thesleff.

Allianz Egypt supports UNICEF to promote social inclusion for children The Company has committed a total of 6.5 million EGP over the three-year period to support “I Deserve a Chance” Initiative Allianz has signed a three-year agreement to support UNICEF’s work to strengthen social inclusion and protection programmes for vulnerable children and their families in Egypt. The signing ceremony took place at the main hall at Cairo Opera House.

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The King Of Chill Returns: Fido Dido Is The Star Of New International 7up® Campaign Celebrating 7up’s 90th Anniversary With A ‘90’s Icon, two pop culture icons reunite once again: 7UP®, the refreshing lemon-lime beverage, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with it’s star, the witty, wrigglyhaired Fido Dido. Fido Dido, the famous character known for his quirky, fun attitude, is back in a fresh, new way in the latest iteration of the 7UP international campaign, “Feels Good to be You.” He can be found everywhere you look, from limited-edition packaging to TV and digital creations.

New Promotions at Sonesta Hotel, Tower and Casino – Cairo Sonesta Hotel Cairo has the pleasure to announce the promotion of Mr. Emad Bedwany to the position of Executive Assistant Manager - Operations & Human Resources.

Mr. Bedwany has an extensively wide hotel experience of 35 years; 29 years of them in Sonesta where he had held the position of Sonesta Director of Human Resources.

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Avon, the company for women, has partnered with Entreprenelle, a social development and business impact organization that aims to empower local women, as the main sponsor of the SHE CAN event taking place on March 8 in honor of International Women’s Day.

And backed by 24 years of hospitality experience in several chains in Egypt and Dubai, specializing in Training and Human Resources, Mrs. Maha El Gayar, Sonesta Training Consultant, has been promoted to the position of Director of Human Resources & Training.

Safir Hotel Cairo Won Booking.

Com Guest Review Award 2018

Samsung Celebrates 10 Years of Galaxy with Galaxy S10 and new additions to A Series in Egypt Featuring premium display features, a pro-grade camera and intelligent performance capabilities, the newly launched devices set the stage for mobile innovation.

Samsung Electronics celebrated a decade of Galaxy S series innovations by presenting the latest premium smartphone: Galaxy S10.

Precisely engineered to deliver next generation experiences across display, camera and performance categories, the Galaxy S10 range is designed for consumers who seek a premium smartphone that takes the mobile experience towards an all-new level.

Avon Partners with Entreprenelle to Support Women Empowerment on International Women’s Day

Grand Nile Tower Welcomes New Commercial Director Grand Nile Tower has announced the appointment of Sherif Medhat as its new Commercial Director. In his new role, Medhat will oversee all marketing, revenue and sales activities while developing and implementing business strategies that drive growth and exceed business objectives across all segments.

In the framework of Booking.

Com ceremony to celebrate the best achiever hotels which was held under the name of “ Heroes of Hospitality”, Safir Hotel Cairo won the Guest Review Award with a score 8.2/10. The award honors the excellent accommodation and outstanding services based on the guests positive comments and reviews which reflect highest customer satisfaction, in addition to the team work dedication to present outstanding services, exceed guest expectations to create unforgettable experiences.

Cityscape Egypt 2019, the biggest real estate exhibition in Egypt. The exhibition is scheduled to be held at Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo, 27-30 March.

Accor hotels in Egypt sign cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Food Bank. The Cooperation Includes 10 Hotels in Egypt As part of their continuous efforts to be an active member of the community, and with the mission of always supporting those in need, the group of hotels signed a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Food Bank.

The Egyptian Food Bank launched the ‘Food waste initiative’ has witnessed great achievements since its inception in 2006, including the implementation of cooperation protocols within the Chamber of Tourism Establishments in Egypt and about 90% of luxury hotels located in the country, making it possible to provide 19 million meals to those in need so far.

Castle Development Invests 800 Million EGP in East Side at The New Administrative Capital A mixed-use development, East Side is situated within the New Administrative Capital’s MU23 zone, and will be design and landscaped by renowned Hany Saad Innovations. Set for delivery by 2021, the project offers medical, office retail spaces spread over 7,600 m2. Castle launches phase II of its flagship project, Castle Landmark, offering 378 units

Fine’s Latest Community Outreach Program in Egypt Tackles Illiteracy For Fine Hygienic Holding, the countries in which it operates are more than just markets: they are communities to be celebrated and empowered. In Egypt, where illiteracy is an unfortunate reality for many of its citizens, Fine is taking the initiative and doing everything it can to combat the problem.

Cloud and Microsoft ecosystem will create more than 100,000 jobs in Egypt over next five years: IDC Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create nearly 100,000 jobs in Egypt by the end of 2022, according to new research by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The study was conducted in other key markets of the Middle East such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Turkey.

Culinary Delights at the Historical Sofitel Luxor Winter Palace

Cairo Festival City participates in Cityscape Egypt 2019 with their latest projects: Oriana IV, Aura Apartments and The Podium Ashraf Ezz El-Din, Managing Director of Al Futtaim Group Real Estate: The projects mirror our vision of an inclusive real estate community Cairo Festival City, one of AlFuttaim Group Real Estate projects, announced its participation in

Dine like a royal at the ancient capital at a historical Victorian Palace. For thirteen decades, Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor has marked the art of fine gastronomy. Starting with the two historic restaurants “1886” and “La Corniche”, in addition to “L’Oasis” poolside restaurant, where the journey of the sensecaptivating taste begins. Guests have been exploring exquisite culinary experiences at an iconic destination, with candle lit dinners, royal venues, impeccable service, and magnificent atmosphere at The Winter Palace distinctive venues.

SODIC signs partnership agreement for 500 acre plot in West Cairo. Project planned for launch in 2019 SODIC has signed the agreement for the 500 acre plot partnership with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA). The plot is located in the Sheikh Zayed Extension area and is a mere 10 minutes away from SODIC West, the company’s flagship mixed use community in West Cairo, home to over 15,000 people today.

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IDENTITY SIGNS

ARIES

22 Mar – 19 Apr

STRENGTHS: Adventurous, honest, powerful, self-assured, optimistic, brave, and independent.

WEAKNESSES: Impulsive, self-centered, impatient, moody, aggressive, bad-tempered.

CAREER: Leaders by birth, Aries folks love to be confronted with a little bit of competition in the work environment but they hate to lose, which may represent a challenge. Their fire energy and action-orientation make them perfect for leadership roles.

MOST COMPATIBLE WITH AT WORK: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius

VIRGO With a responsible Virgo and a spontaneous Aries, this is not the easiest partnership. If they reach a middle ground, this can be an effective match.

WORK COMPATIBILITY ARIES They feed each other tremendous energy at work. Some power struggles may arise due to their competitive natures, thus, a clear role definition is a necessity.

TAURUS This match may have a push-pull dynamic that can be draining. However, Taurus can save Aries from rash decisions and Aries inspires Taurus with their enthusiasm.

GEMINI A great work partnership allows them both to sustain their massive energies. Aries admires Gemini’s fluency while Gemini encourages Aries’ bold behaviour.

CANCER The sensitive Cancer and the light-hearted Aries are emotionally opposites, which leads to a successful professional partnership. They achieve their objectives through different means.

LEO A very dynamic match. Clashes may occur due to power struggles. But it can be avoided by giving Aries the space to work independently and giving Leo the praise they need.

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LIBRA Working alongside with Libra can be challenging for the workaholic Aries, due to the playful attitude of Libra. However, they can give Aries a balanced moderated professional perspective.

SCORPIO The best work environment for them is one full of challenges. They share immense passion, but their professional ways are different that it might cause some issues.

SAGITTARIUS With a drive for risk taking and learning new stuff, they share the same work values. The thing is that both signs hate routine, so they can take turns for those tasks.

CAPRICORN This challenging partnership can be felicitous by filling each other’s gaps. Persistent Capricorn completes the lack of Aries follow-through, while Aries is great at starting new things.

AQUARIUS Finding creative solutions to challenges is what compiles these two. They both like working independently, far from traditional practices and lame business models.

PISCES This is a strong collaboration, with Pisces’ creativity and Aries’ ability to put plans into action. Pisces will give Aries all the glory they want as they prefer to work in peace.

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