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From feminism at the office to the privileges of being a native English speaker in Egypt’s workforce, Real Talk provides you with real conversations about the untold stories at the workplace and beyond.

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The Team Behind #RiseUp18 Tell Us What to Look Forward to This Year

RiseUp Summit is one of the most anticipated events of the year for all Egyptian business moguls out there. Year after year, this...

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Malak Sound: On Following Dreams and Not Choosing a ‘Normal’ Career Path

A dream is just a dream until it comes true, right? Songstress Malak Ghanem, professionally known as Malak Sound, changed my perception completely regarding...

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Millennials Who Abolished the ‘Lazy’ Stereotype by Becoming Fitness Coaches at a Young Age

Let’s be honest, millennials secretly don’t like to be managed. They like to lead, coach and mentor. Some people perceive millennials as lazy...

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Egyptian Fashion House Makes Big Waves at BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2018

The eighth edition of the BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2018 should make every Egyptian proud. Thousands and thousands of films submitted their...

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How These Artisans Are Keeping Egypt’s Craft Industry Alive

I was never really the kind of person who knew much about the craft industry in Egypt. But to be honest, whenever I...

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8 Quotes from the Second Edition of World Youth Forum That Will Inspire You

As the World Youth Forum‘s sophomore edition concludes in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, we look back at the annual...

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A Closer Look at Egypt’s Struggling Comic Book Industry

I’ve decided to delve deep into one of Dr. Strange’s portals to find out more about the almost non-existent industry in Egypt.

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Influencers and Credibility in the Age of Influencer Marketing

How might this rapidly emerging and yet inscrutable phenomenon be affecting us all? We talked to influencers to hopefully see it through their...

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6 Women on Balancing Their Career and College at the Same Time

For the most part, people usually wait until after they graduate to start looking for what they want to do for the rest...

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How Egypt Has Potential to Become a Hub for Medical Tourism

Egypt has always been a hot-spot for tourism. From the world’s best beaches to the ancient wonders and beautiful weather, we really do...