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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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Egyptian Events Guru Behind Creative Industry Summit, Cannes Lions Egypt, And Much More, Walks Us Through The Challenges Of The Industry

The world of events management is a big one, and needs a person with a strong heart, the best possible communication skills and...

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Holidays, Working Hours & Productivity: How Much Vacation Is ‘Too Much Vacation’?

With world economies lagging, including the most economically developed countries, people are more or less chained to their offices in fear of losing...

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4 Essential Lessons and Eye-Openers For Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem At RiseUp From Home

The Egyptian-born and esteemed entrepreneurship platform, RiseUp, recently held a special virtual event in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The event was not...

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Interested In Water Engineering? The Center of Excellence for Water Announces Undergraduate Scholarship Applications

With September right around the corner and high school grades coming out, a lot of students are drawing up their university plans. If...

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Rania Al-Mashat Speaks About The Most Important Keys to Success And Leadership

Recently, Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat participated in a LinkedIn live webinar series looking into female empowerment and leadership in 2020. With...

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Russia Approves The World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Concerns Over Its Safety

Vladimir Putin, Russian president, said that his government has registered the first COVID-19 vaccine for use, and that his daughter was one of...

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Despite Initially Declining Numbers, Is Egypt On The Road To A Second Wave Of COVID-19?

The Head of the Scientific Committee Combating  COVID-19 in Egypt, Hossam Hosni, says that the country has not yet entered the second wave;...

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Plastic-Free July: A Look at Eco-Friendly Shopping In Egypt & Local Ethical Brands

The famous Quality Street chocolate box that our grandmothers magically turn to the sewing kit, the bazillion plastic bags that our mothers store...

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Renewed Cultural Discourse Between Laws, Policies And Awareness on Sexual Harassment in Egypt

The American University in Cairo (AUC) hosted Maya Morsy, the president of Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW) to talk about the current...

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Burkini Vs. Bikini Social Media Debate On Selective Freedom In Egypt’s North Coast

The summer-time is a getaway for everyone — the shining sun and the cold splash of waves have a therapeutic effect on everyone...