It’s Going to be a Merry Christmas with Jones The Grocer’s Festive Treats

It is that merry and bright time of the year again when Jones the Grocer bring you their magical festive home celebration. Whether you’re hosting festivities at home with friends and family or are someone else’s special guest, you’re sure to be the star on top of everyone’s Christmas tree with Jones the Grocer’s irresistible seasonal essentials.

Jones the Grocer’s festive selection includes their iconic roast turkey with all the trimmings, mouth-watering artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, stunning gift hampers, and an incredible selection of delicious, sweet treats, made from scratch every day in their artisan bakery.

Of course, their grocery shelves are also laden with luscious sauces, luxury Valrhona chocolate, Truffle oils, balsamic vinegars, and all kinds of goodies which make for easy gifting, fabulous cooking, and exquisite, yet easy, home entertaining.

Festive Roast Turkey and Roast Lamb Packages

Jones the Grocer Roast Packages are an 11-year-old institution, a must-have for a memorable celebration. The Jones Roast Turkey comes with house-made cranberry sauce, juniper infused gravy, sage, and stuffing. Their perfectly tender Aussie Roast Leg of Lamb is presented with roast caramelised garlic, and rich rosemary infused gravy.

Roast packages begin at EGP 2650 and each roast serves up to 8 hungry people.

Sides have been given special attention with options such as fluffy duck fat roast potatoes, sauteed caramelly brussels sprouts, gourmet sausages wrapped in beef bacon, honeyed parsnips, cauliflower cheese and more.

A Board for Your Bird

‘Tis the season to indulge, in an extensive range of luxury ready-to-serve and do-it-yourself festive cheese and charcuterie boards. Choose from eight exclusive, delectable artisan cheeses including the revered Bleu D’auvergne & Beaufort AOC, and Truffle Brie – cheeses which tell a story make your taste buds sing.

Taking ready-to-serve boards to the next level, the eye-catching Luxury Cheese Board is presented on a Jones the Grocer oak board and is packed with artisan cheeses including Gorgonzola Piccante, and flavourful accompaniments. The Festive Meat the Maker Board comes on a slate board with rich and buttery Italian burrata, charcuterie cold cuts, olives, cranberries, and Jones accompaniments.

There are four ready-to-serve boards starting from EGP 1850, which feed up to 8 people that are certain to elevate your home entertaining.

Alternatively, build your own cheese and charcuterie board from a selection of six beautifully presented cheese platter boxes. These include the provocative Unusual Bedfellows which pairs white truffle oil with Morbier. along with three tantalisingly paired cheeses.

Do-it-yourself boards begin from EGP 680 and serve up to 6.

Sugar and Spice

Last minute party invitation with nothing prepared? Never fear Jones is here! The bakers at Jones the Grocer leave you no excuse for showing up empty handed this festive season. Guests can drool over Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Cinnamon apple crumble tart, Cake Pops, Macaroon Snowmen, traditional Homemade Mince Pies, Fruit Pudding, Christmas cake, Gingerbread Houses and Men, and Rudolf Brownies, all baked in house on the day.

Festive Luxury Hampers

Carefully packed and presented in a magnificent Jones the Grocer wicker basket, each Gift Hamper is filled with artisan retail goodies. Whether its house-baked gingerbread men, creamy cheeses, or gourmet charcuterie, there’s a hamper to delight everyone. The hamper selection includes hampers such as The Festive Connoisseur with Valrhona’s Guanaja Chocolate, Oat Crackers, fresh anti-pasti, Homemade Jams, Truffle brie along with other brilliant food for the ultimate gastronome.

Select from a range of Festive Luxury Hampers from EGP 1500, or visit a store to build your own.

Jones the Grocer’s 2021 Festive Catalogue is available for viewing here.

The Christmas and Festive season begin at Jones the Grocer’s stores in Cairo, Egypt and online on jonesthegrocer.com on the 14th of November.

8 Easy Thanksgiving Dishes You Will Be Thankful To Know

Thanksgiving Dishes

Not celebrating thanksgiving doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy its famous food still. Cook these thanksgiving side dishes at home and make a special meal that your family won’t forget. You’ll thank us once you try these tips and recipes. Thanksgiving Dishes

By Mariam Elhamy

Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup

Coconut curry pumpkin soup is a bowl of comfort with a kick. This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes using a handful of ingredients!

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala spice blend
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 3 cups pumpkin (or butternut squash) puree
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro for topping (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 4 mins until soft and translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 min until fragrant. Thanksgiving Dishes
  2. Stir in curry powder and garam masala, then add vegetable stock, coconut milk, and pumpkin and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, covered. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Puree the soup until smooth.
  3. Serve soup with a drizzle of coconut milk and toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro.

Butternut Squash Salad

Thanksgiving DishesButternut squash salad is a light meal that’s loaded with fall flavors and colors. You’ll enjoy its crispy fresh ingredients all pulled together with a light dressing.

Ingredients:

  • ½ large butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes (4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (5 oz.) package baby kale
  • 1 medium apple, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • ½ cup pomegranate
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup pepitas (no shell pumpkin seeds), toasted

Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, toss together butternut squash, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a baking pan and roast for 30 mins until tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine baby kale, roasted butternut squash, apple, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and toasted pepitas. Thanksgiving Dishes
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

 

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

If you’re a fan of creamy mashed potatoes, you’ll love this recipe! You can’t taste the cauliflower, but it makes these mashed potatoes extra fluffy, smooth, and light.

Ingredients:
  • 3-4 cloves of roasted garlic (see notes)
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 (1-pound) cauliflower head, broken into a few large pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
  • 4-6 tablespoons olive oil (or butter/vegan butter)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Reserve some starchy potato water
Instructions:
  1. Drizzle garlic cloves with olive oil and salt and bake at 350F until soft (15 mins).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and the cauliflower and boil until knife-tender (15 to 25 mins). In a food processor, puree the cauliflower with roasted garlic, 2 tbsp of olive oil, rosemary, and a few pinches of salt and pepper.
  3. When the potatoes are soft, remove them from the pot. Peel and mash them. Add 2 tbsps of olive oil, then stir with the cauliflower puree until smooth and creamy.
  4. If necessary, add ¼ cup (or so) of hot starchy potato water to help it out. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more olive oil, salt, pepper, and/or rosemary to taste.

Creamed Spinach

This easy creamy spinach is the perfect side to any dish and the perk is, you can make it ahead and reheat it any time.

Ingredients:

  • 1 + ½ lb. fresh spinach (3 bunches), stems removed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • ½ tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
  • 1 + ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste) and ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions:

    1. Cut fresh spinach in half and cook in a large pot of boiling water for 30 seconds until wilted. Rinse the spinach under running cold water until cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
    2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until it turns bubbly, about 1-2 mins. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, 2 mins. Add flour and stir well to combine. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Thanksgiving Dishes
    3. Turn the heat down to medium. Bring the mixture to a simmer until smooth and thickened, 5 mins. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Stir in spinach and cook for 1-2 mins until heated through. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.

Honey Roasted Carrots

Thanksgiving DishesHoney roasted carrots are a sweet, savory, and salty side dish that pairs well with almost any entree. With all these flavors in one dish, everyone will want seconds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. baby carrots (2 bunches), rinsed, peeled, and tops trimmed 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place carrots.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, pour over the carrots and toss to combine. Arrange carrots in a single layer and place the pan into the oven.
  3. Bake for 25-35 mins until tender. Note that thick carrots will need more time.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley. Thanksgiving Dishes

Crispy Leaf Potatoes

Layers upon layers of buttery crispy potatoes are just what you need as a dish to side any main course. You can dip it in sauce, eat it with gravy or even just as it is.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag (5 lb.) medium potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for serving)
  • parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400F. Thinly slice the potatoes (peeled or unpeeled) and pat them dry with a paper towel.
    2. Transfer the sliced potatoes into a bowl and add 1 tbsp olive oil, melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
    3. Arrange the potatoes upright in a casserole pan and brush the top with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. This helps the top get even more crispy.
    4. Bake for 1 hour and 20 mins until golden brown.
    5. Top with parsley and parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Pesto Green Beans

Thanksgiving DishesThis quick and easy dish is a winner with everyone and you can make it in less than 10 minutes. Thanksgiving Dishes

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs. green beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 mins, until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 mins. Stir in pesto and balsamic vinegar until evenly combined.
  3. Add green beans and toss to coat and warm through, about 1-2 mins. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with extra spoonfuls of pesto on top.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

This sweet potato casserole with pecans recipe is packed with tender sweet potatoes and a buttery crunchy pecan topping, the best dessert on a cold day.

Ingredients: 

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Pecan Topping:

  • 1 + ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup butter at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Poke a fork into the sweet potatoes to make a few vents, place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 1 hour until completely soft inside.
  2. Cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Add heavy cream, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Mix with a hand mixer for 1-2 mins until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a square baking dish. Gently tap the baking dish on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles and spread the mixture evenly.
  4. In another large bowl, combine pecans, softened butter, flour and sugar. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes with a spoon.
  6. Bake the casserole at 350 F for 35-40 mins until golden brown on top.
  7. Set it aside to cool for 10-15 mins before serving.
Easy Mouthwatering Recipes for When you Don’t Feel Like Cooking

Ezz Elarab Automotive Group Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition

Starting with an art exhibition in collaboration with ArtTalks, Volvo Gallery is set to host a variety of cultural events that will promote the Volvo brand’s philosophy and Swedish culture to a wider public audience.

Ezz Elarab Automotive Group, the sole importer of Volvo in Egypt, hosted a Fine Arts Exhibition for more than two weeks at its recently launched Volvo Gallery in collaboration with “ArtTalks”.

The venue of the event is one of Volvo’s new and innovative marketing concepts, which combines a showroom and cafe into a single destination that is designed to immerse visitors in a unique and luxurious Swedish atmosphere.

Eng. Muhammad Aboul Nour, General Manager of Volvo Egypt at Ezz Elarab Automotive Group, said: “We are delighted to host this important art exhibition in cooperation with one of the most prominent Egyptian galleries specialized in contemporary art.

This exhibition was an ideal opportunity for us to showcase the Volvo brand and its innate Swedish culture and values”. “Furthermore, our goal with Volvo Gallery is to get closer to our customers and provide them with a unique and distinctive experience to give them a taste of Sweden”.

“ArtTalks” is considered one of the most important Egyptian exhibitions for contemporary art. It was founded in 2009 by Faten Mostafa Kanafani, a lecturer and art historian whose research focuses on Egyptian modernity.

She has published in media outlets such as Mada Masr, Al-Ahram, and Rawi magazine, and was selected among 38 current Egyptian female achievers to contribute to the publication of “Daughters of the Nile: Egyptian Women Changing Their World”. The exhibition hosted at Volvo Gallery showcased the art works of some of Egypt’s most prominent talents, including Ahmed Osman, Ahmed Senbel, Jamal Bassiouni, Riham ElSadany, Hassan El Akhrass, Mahmoud Ashour, Mohamed Eid, Shady Hamed, Mahmoud Marei, Walid Jahin and Ahmed El Kutt.

Volvo Gallery in Egypt is the ninth venue of its kind around the world and is featured in Stockholm, Milan, Tokyo, Manhattan, Warsaw, Seoul, Taipei, and Kuwait. It is a unique and unconventional model that combines a showroom and café into one.

It represents a meeting place for enthusiasts of the Swedish brand, where they can learn about the latest models offered by Volvo and provides customers with a unique car buying experience while enjoying the distinctive ambiance, rich coffee, and great food.

The main objective of the gallery is to combine hospitality, comfort, creativity, and contemporary Scandinavian design. Moreover, due to its underlying philosophy, every product presented or sold at Volvo Gallery must be sustainable and organic wherever possible… and of course, presented at the highest level of quality to be aligned with Volvo’s brand values.

It is worth mentioning that the all-new Volvo Gallery is located at “Twelve Mall” in the heart of Sheikh Zayed district, at a premium location covering an area of 300 square meters, with easy access from the 26th of July Corridor.

Expo 2020 Dubai: A Hub For Sustainable Solutions

Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai has sustainability at its core, with efforts to deliver one of the most sustainable World Expos in history and present the UAE’s commitment to helping build a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for everyone.

By Aliaa Elsherbini

While Expo 2020 Dubai’s theme is, Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, its subthemes—which help anchor the big picture—are opportunity, mobility, and sustainability. Expo 2020 has undergone a sustainability strategy structured to integrate, impact and inspire.

Firstly, Expo 2020 Dubai integrates sustainability in its entire framework, thanks to their efforts in making Expo 2020 Dubai as green as possible through sustainable operations, partners, and pledges like Planet Over Plastic that encourage the stakeholders to minimize single-use plastics at their pavilions.

Then, the aim is to create a meaningful impact that exceeds the borders of the Expo 2020 Dubai site and the timeline of the event by aligning its sustainable contribution with the United Nation’s SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). And in turn, inspire visitors and attendees to become part of the journey towards a better and sustainable future by engaging with the international community.

Terra is the official sustainability pavilion on the Expo 2020 Dubai site with 18 surrounding energy trees. Terra is Platinum LEED-certified, which means it allocated the highest possible rating under the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design for its cost-saving sustainable architecture and efficiency. It is one of 120 LEED-certified buildings across the Expo, but only one out of the seven platinum-certified, a well-deserved recognition.Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai focuses on ten critical sustainability target areas to be able to achieve its four key sustainability objectives (KPIs), which are:

– Creating a legacy of sustainable infrastructure and future-oriented sustainable practices.

– Catalysing sustainability efforts in Dubai and the UAE toward Vision 2021.

– Increasing public awareness by engaging society about sustainable principles toward living.

– Developing scalable sustainability solutions, extending benefits to the wider economy.

The Key Areas are:

Transport

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Encourage the use of sustainable, low-carbon transport by providing alternative transport options, i.e. Dubai Metro and the Expo Rider bus service.

KPIs: Encourage significant shift from private vehicles to alternative transport options.

Energy

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Ensure efficient energy use and sustainable energy production across Expo 2020 by applying (1) passive design solutions and appropriate ‘active’ industry-standard solutions and (2) innovative technological solutions and renewable energy systems.

KPIs: Reduce energy demand in buildings by 20% in comparison to international standards.

Public Realm

Expo 2020 DubaiSUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Create people-centric, comfortable and walkable spaces, supporting Expo 2020’s sustainable legacy.

KPIs: Provide shading for 75% of primary walkways in Thematic Districts at the midday peak.

Provide shading for 60% of hard landscaping areas and public open spaces at the midday peak

Ecology

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Enhance the ecological value of the site, protecting and promoting biodiversity and local species.

KPIs: Ensure 50% of landscape plants (during Expo 2020) and 95% of landscape plants (post-Expo 2020 Dubai) are native and adaptive species.

Ensure 95% of landscape area is managed without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.

Water

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Reduce the demand of potable water systems by applying a water efficiency hierarchy, followed by the substitution of potable water with non-potable supplies.

KPIs: Reduce water demand in buildings by 40% in comparison to local standards.

Recycled water is used for 100% of non-potable applications (e.g. irrigation, cooling).

Collect and use 95% of condensate water recovered from buildings 

Materials

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Minimise depletion of natural resources through design for reuse and legacy. Expo 2020 Dubai’s Sustainable Materials Guidelines and the RISE Guidelines for Sustainable Operations provide guidance on the selection of appropriate materials

KPIs: 90% of materials used in permanent construction to be retained for the legacy phase, District 2020. 90% of selected materials are procured in accordance with Sustainable Materials Guidelines.

Waste

Expo 2020 DubaiSUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Minimise the amount of waste produced throughout all stages of design, construction, and operation; minimise the amount of waste that goes to landfill by incorporating a circular economy approach; reduce the use of single-use products and packaging; and plan for a sustainable legacy transition.

KPIs: A minimum of 85% (by weight) of waste segregated into different waste streams during construction, operation and decommissioning to allow for diversion from landfill. 

Carbon

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Ensure carbon emissions at Expo 2020 are accurately measured and minimized, with unavoidable emissions managed in responsible manner through appropriate offsetting programs.

KPIs: Fully implement a greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and offsetting strategy.

Sustainability Certification

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate global leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility by achieving high levels of third party green building and site certification.

KPIs: Achieve ‘LEED Gold’ certification for all permanent buildings at Expo 2020.

Achieve CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ certification for permanent Expo infrastructure projects.

Sustainability Operations & Reporting

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVES: Communicate sustainability progress and achievements in a transparent and stakeholder-responsive way.

KPIs: Achieve ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management certification.

Publish four Sustainability Reports in accordance with the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards.

Only two months in, and Expo 2020 Dubai is well underway to achieve its sustainability KPIs. It addresses the issues first, then aims to fix them in alliance with a global vision for a better future and abiding by social standards.

Gingko is Now in Cairo at Fairmont Nile City!

Fairmont Nile City hosted a VIP event at its newest authentic addition, Gingko restaurant on the 4th of November 2021, with a party attended by a group of elite celebrities, media representatives, food bloggers and lifestyle influencers.

Gingko, a wild plant of Asian origin that existed for hundreds of years, made its way from China across Asia and around the world to Fairmont Nile City.

Comprising a wild and gastronomic outdoor luxury space, Gingko restaurant boasts a modern twisted stylish seating, greenery ceilings and live DJ tunes.

With a unique blend of Asian and International ingredients under one roof assorted by a various selection of dishes, including octopus and beef carpaccio, tuna and salmon tataki, volcano shrimps and Saffron sea scallops, with lighting up your taste buds with a dynamic cocktail menu and international desserts for a delectable adventure.

The team behind Fairmont Nile City’s Gingko is enthusiastic to make sure that everyone enjoys their exotic culinary journey.

Go Wild for a While!

Squad 101 Can Coax You Back into Shape in No Time

Squad 101

The right sort of morale-boosting support can make a world of difference when it’s time to take the first steps to a miracle transformation. A short break in the hedonistic luxury and exclusivity of Squad 101, Cairo’s answer to anyone looking for a boot camp experience with all the benefits, is just what we all need.

When we say boot camp, yes, it takes discipline and commitment, but you are not alone on that journey. And the upmarket, eclectic conditions in the idyllic location make the stay seem more like a soul-cleansing retreat.

Looking for weight loss or just a higher fitness level?

No matter what your goal is, there is a plan for it. Tackling physical and mental limits, each participant will find themselves challenged to reach new levels.

Based on military exercise programs, the Squad 101 course manages to inject enough adventure and serious fun into what could be a harrowing test of endurance. And nobody can question the amazingly transformative results, achieved in no time at all.

Healthy eating is an important part of the holistic plan, with a watchful eye on calories to ensure that excess fat simply melts away. The cuisine draws on international delights, cooked with finesse and aiming to tantalize the taste buds.

The best part is, by learning how to create delicious dishes; you can establish healthy habits that will serve you over the long term.

Reaching your personal best

Nobody said it would be easy. Each minute, hour and day is constructed for self-improvement. Toning the body, practicing determination and focus, counting each achievement as a stepping stone to greater things.

But, you are not alone on the journey. Squad 101 has a handpicked team of fitness professionals to guide you, and prod you when necessary, to reach that pinnacle that seemed unattainable before you walked through the door.

They have been there themselves, they know the ropes, and are totally committed to their task. They truly understand that you want to be the best possible version of yourself and are there to be your mentors.

You are all in this together

Positivity and consideration to other members in the squad can turn this into an enjoyable, supportive and positive experience. By embracing the shared dynamic, the process becomes more fun for everyone.

Every step of the shared experience becomes a reward in itself as you start to feel a daily improvement. Step by step, your journey leads you to a totally transformed you.

The meal plan

Forget about having a tuck box to sate your sugar cravings. You won’t need it! Food portions and ingredients are healthy at Squad 101 and nutritionally balanced to meet the demands of a physically active program.

And it tastes so good you can hardly believe it is calorie-controlled. Participants can enjoy anything on the diverse and temptingly curated Michelin-quality menu, but consumption of any unapproved foods or beverages is strictly forbidden. Why would you want to sabotage all that hard work anyway?

Wellbeing comes uppermost

Your trainers are there to ensure that you stay hydrated and avoid risk of injuries. Any medical conditions will be taken into consideration and exercise plans modified accordingly.

They are experienced professionals who really do care about ensuring your safety and health while you strive to reach your goals. Trust them, they have kind hearts underneath those tough exteriors.

What to expect in a one week stay

From the minute you arrive, each minute is used to the max. From the gracious welcome from the courteous professional staff, followed by your measurements being taken, body analysis and a tour of the camp. Not a moment passes without you feeling pampered and catered to, with helpful staff at hand to meet any need.

Then, on to a welcome workout. Dinnertime follows, with a chance to meet your other squad team members, with a maximum of 30 in the camp at any time, split into teams according to fitness levels.

  • Early to bed, in order to rise bright and early for a sunrise workout and farm hike through the beautiful surroundings.
  • A spinning or body-weighted circuit will help you work up an appetite for a healthy breakfast.
  • The typical day would be a mix of activities like metabolism conditioning, boxercise, body combat, battlefield laser laser-tag, and truly grueling signature obstacle courses. All interspersed with enjoyable workshops on nutrition and other related topics, cookery classes and more chilled types of stretching and relaxation exercises.
  • Post-dinner hours are for personal time, after the luxurious option of indulging in a sauna, Jacuzzi or massage.
  • After that, the odds are that you will be happy to tumble into bed and fall asleep the second your head hits that pillow.
Program options

Self-improvement is an ongoing process, and boot camp stays cover periods ranging from day-use up to four weeks, with tailored and corporate plans available on request.

Graduation day and that magical transformation!

So, how much weight should you expect to lose during your stay? The biggest factor in determining the results is the amount of commitment and effort you are willing to invest. All the support you need is available, it really lies in your own hands.

Where to find SQUAD 101

East Dream Farms, Plot 18, Abu Ghaleb, off Cairo/Alex Desert Road, 28 km from Cairo/Alex toll station.

Contact info:

Tel: 0100 166 3472

Website: https://www.squad101.com

Facebook: squad101bootcamp

Instagram: squad101bootcamp

Malvern College Egypt

Malvern College Egypt

Malvern College Egypt (MCE) is part of the Malvern College International family of schools where MCE is a British School located in New Cairo. MCE has a current enrolment of 850 pupils from pre-nursery to year 13.

It offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and internationally recognized pre-university qualifications including the IB Diploma Programme and A-Levels. Malvern College Egypt

The school successfully opened in August of the 2016/17 academic year. The college will celebrate its 5th year of operation this year.

School days and study from home policy:

The College is fully operational under careful COVID protocols.

Dates for Open Days and submitting applications:

MCE will be welcoming prospective parents for Open Days during November and December with details shared on the college website. The college also offers individual tours to prospective parents.

What an assessment test includes:

Assessment tests depend on the child’s age and range from small group activities to written assessments and cognitive ability tests (CAT 4).

School sections:

Classes from Pre-Nursery to Year 13.

Languages:

English, Arabic, French and Spanish.

Accreditation and examinations:

Malvern is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education, IBO and BSME. The college is affiliated with the Cambridge Assessment International, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA examination boards. Malvern College Egypt

Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-needs children:

The Learning Support Department caters for pupils who need additional academic support.

Facilities and extracurricular activities:

The College has over 100 classrooms, a 450-seat theatre, excellent sports facilities, as well as music, art and computer labs. The college offers a full range of cross-curricular activities. Malvern College Egypt

Web: www.malverncollege.edu.eg

E-mail: info@Malverncollege.edu.eg

Facebook: Malvern College Egypt.

Tel: 02 2614 4400

Highlands School of Egypt

Highlands School of Egypt

Highlands School of Egypt was established in 2016 as an American and British School with a broad and balanced academic program. The American School follows the common core standards from Pre-K to Grade 12.

The standards were created to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life. In the British School, Pre-FS to Year 8 implement a Cambridge National Curriculum program that provides statements of content, knowledge, and skills with a range of resources available to assist teachers and students.

Dates for Open Days and submitting applications:  

Parents are welcome on campus to tour the school and fill in applications. Orientation days will be announced on the school website by November 2021.

What an assessment includes:

Students sit for a computerized and written standardized test in both English and math. An appointment will be set for the parents and students to finalize the admission and grade placement.

Early Years students are assessed through careful observation; the student’s ability to listen and carry out instructions, concentration span, as well as social and communication skills are noted. Highlands School of Egypt

Languages:

English, Arabic, French and German.

Accreditation and examinations:

HSE American division is accredited by both associations Cognia (AdvancED) and Aiaa. HSE is also a certified testing center and applies the MAP test from Grade 1 to Grade 10, 3 times a year to measure student progress, internationally. Highlands School of Egypt

HSE British division is accredited from Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel and will apply for the Oxford accreditation by next academic year 2022/2023. 

Facilities and extracurricular activities:

We designed a program to meet the physical and social needs of students and to shape their personalities and leadership qualities. HSE believes learning, growing, and development continue after school hours.

Students take part in the Model United Nations (MUN) as well as HSE Students’ council. The school also offers summer and winter camps. A character-building program is designed through academic competitions, field trips, camps, music, art, sports, robotics, drama and home economics. Highlands School of Egypt

Highlands School of Egypt

Address: Al-Nakheel St., 14th Neighborhood, Gharb Somid, 6th of October City, Giza.
Email: info@highlands-school.com
Facebook: Highlands School of Egypt
Mob: 010 0040 6061  – 010 0040 6011 – 010 9914 4797 – 010 9725 8948

Evolution International School

Evolution International School

Evolution International School fosters a creative teaching environment, encouraging teachers to think outside the box, looking for ways to respond to our ever-changing world, while embracing technology to take advantage of the opportunities given to us.

Evolution is a progressive school that is open to new ideas and adapts to change through modern, relevant teaching.

Dates for Open Days and submitting applications:

Please visit the school’s website for Open Day announcements.

What an assessment test includes:

The school uses the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) for admission starting grade 2.

School sections:

  • Children’s House (Montessori): age 3 to 6
  • Primary: Grades 1 – 5
  • Middle: Grades 6-8
  • High: Grades 9 – 10
  • IB Diploma: Grades 11 – 12

Languages:

English, Arabic, and French/German.

Accreditation and examinations:

Evolution International School has achieved Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation. CIS is one of the world’s leading international school accreditation agencies with its head office in the Netherlands where Evolution is authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to its grade 11 and 12 students.

Currently, Evolution is a Montessori Foundation of Egypt (MFE) subscribed school, working towards The Association of Montessori International (AMI) Global Accreditation. The school is a 1:1 iPad school and embraces technology in all aspects of its teaching and learning.

Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-education-needs children:

Learning support is offered for special-education-needs children.

Facilities and extracurricular activities

Together with all the traditional subjects, the school offers a whole school performing arts programme which integrates music and drama. Evolution has an extensive co-curricular club programme running within the school day.

Students can choose clubs from sports, cooking, gardening, photography, games, arts and crafts.

Web: www.eisng.lvng.net

Email: eisng@lvng.net

Instagram: @evolutionlvng

Facebook: Evolution International School – New Giza

Mob: 010 0366 6223 – 010 0356 6688

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