Eternity School of Egypt is a forward-thinking school that combines critical thinking and innovative ideas of the modern world to provide a progressive and well-rounded education.
School days and study from home policy:
Sunday through Thursday, 07:45-15:00. The school LMS allows for virtual sessions and digital communication.
Dates for open days and submitting applications:
Admissions start mid-January 2022. Updates on open days are on the Eternity Website and Facebook page. Eternity School of Egypt
What an assessment test includes:
Arabic, English and maths, as well as a parent and student interview.
School sections:
ESE’s National Section opened its doors for the Academic Year 21-22. It will be launching the International section the coming Academic Year 22-23. Eternity School of Egypt
Languages:
Arabic, English, French and German
Accreditation and examinations:
National Egyptian Curriculum. The type of curriculum offered in the International Section will be announced in December.
Facilities and extracurricular online activities:
The school offers weekly activity sessions incorporated into the students’ schedules. Activities include; cooking, gardening, robotics and drama. The school also has state-of-the-art facilities including; theatre, labs, libraries, indoor gym, football pitch and separate gardens for each stage.
The International School of Choueifat is a member of the global SABIS® Network. Founded in 1995, ISC-Cairo is committed to delivering a world-class K-12 education to students in Egypt.
Dates for open days and submitting applications:
ISC-Cairo admission procedures are held all year long subject to availability of places.
What an assessment test includes:
Diagnostic exams for applicants to Grades 2-12 in different subjects. Interviews only for Kg1, Kg2 and Grade 1 applicants.
School Sections:
Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students may sit for British and American exams.
Languages:
English, Arabic and French.
Accreditation and Examinations:
The curriculum prepares the students for the British and American systems of education. The high school diploma is fully accredited by NCA-CASI-Cognia (formerly Advanced), Accreditation International (Ai), and Middle States Association (MSA).
Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-needs children:
Wheelchair users may reach all levels of the school using the elevator system.
The International School of Choueifat – City of 6 October
The International School of Choueifat – City of 6 October (ISC-6 October) is a member of the global SABIS® Network. Founded in 2003, ISC-6 October is committed to delivering a world-class K-12 education to students in Egypt.
Dates for open days and submitting applications:
ISC-6 October admission procedures are held all year long subject to availability of places.
What an assessment test includes:
Diagnostic exams for applicants to Grades 2-12 in different subjects. Interviews only for Kg1, Kg2 and Grade 1 applicants.
School sections:
Students may sit for British and American exams.
Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Languages:
English, Arabic and French.
Accreditation and examinations:
The curriculum prepares the students for the British and American systems of education. The High School Diploma is fully accredited by NCA-CASI-Cognia (formerly AdvancED), Accreditation International (Ai) and Middle States Association (MSA).
Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-needs children:
Wheelchair users may reach all levels of the school using the elevator system.
Step in Reviv, your ‘go to’ center for that quick pick-me-up for when your batteries feel totally depleted. With a menu, yes… you heard that right, of vitamin and essential nutrient cocktails that can be dripped intravenously to get straight to the core of your system; this is becoming a trend to watch.
Intrigued, we went to the man who could tell us everything we needed to know, Dr. Ahmed El Shennawy, Medical Director of Reviv.
What is Reviv all about?
It is an international brand with headquarters in the UK, with over 50 locations worldwide, and is recognized for its wellness services, preventative medicine and nutrition services. We offer genetic analysis, vaccinations, lab testing, nutritional plans and IV therapies.
What is the role of IV drips?
IV therapy is one of the methods that can be used to introduce nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and medication into the body. Its use in medicine varies widely from therapeutic uses to nutritional and wellness support.
There are absolute indications (which mean that you must do it) in conditions like post-bariatric surgery, GIT malabsorption and dehydration, and there are relative indications like pain relief and fatigue, and there are elective indications, like the need to detox and improve your health and wellbeing using antioxidants.
Are IVs an acceptable replacement to a healthy diet and oral supplements?
There’s nothing better than using your normal digestive tract to nourish your body, but to have instant effects, IV treatments would be the optimum option to instantly deliver results. IV drips introduce fluids and essential elements directly into the body with 100% delivery of benefits straight to the target organs.
While IV Infusions are not meant to be a substitute for oral intake, they serve as a supplement or alternative solution to quickly rehydrate and replenish nutrients, restoring the body to peak balance.
Drinking large amounts of fluids can result in a sensation of bloating and fullness, which does not happen with IV hydration. The use of IVs for enhancement of your health doesn’t substitute having a healthy diet and supplement program, but it completes it.
Why have IV drips become so popular recently?
I believe people are coming to realize that there are quick solutions for symptoms created by the demanding lifestyles that we currently have. As you know, oral supplementation and medications are known to have much lower absorption levels and less instant results than IVs. Also, with the new craze for extreme athleticism that has been growing, there has been an increasing demand for IV therapies for their multiple uses.
Has this been scientifically researched to prove the benefits?
First we had to establish the fact that we offer IV therapies, not just IV vitamins, which means we serve a much broader population and yes of course, we encourage people to look at the scientific references ready at our clinics for review. We have more than 250 scientific papers available to support the methodology, with titles including
What are the main types of drips available, and what are the specific benefits?
Well, first you need to understand that each IV therapy is prescription based and personalized according to the patient’s history and examination, so when I discuss the market names, they represent the concept but the contents always vary according to the person’s medical history, symptoms targeted and/or nutritional needs. Reviv
We have symptomatic recovery drips like:
Hydromax: For rehydration of the body and flushing lactic acid. It doesn’t contain any vitamins as they are of no benefit here, but it has electrolytes, minerals, amino acids and normal saline typically used for athletes, hypotensive and dehydrated cases.
Ultraviv: For recovery, prescribed mainly for people recovering from diseases, body pains, generalized fatigue and active symptoms that vary from nausea to headaches etc.
Nutritional therapies
Personalized IV therapies: After taking our genetics test, we are able to better understand your body needs and requirements and it allows Reviv to create a plan for you to make up for your constantly missing requirements.
Megaboost: A fluid packed with vitamins and nutrients, directed towards nourishing the body with vitamins and raising immunity levels back to normal.
Elective wellness therapies
Vitaglow: Packed with the body’s major antioxidant glutathione, derived from L glutamate, it aims basically at detoxifying your body and has a clear effect on hair, skin and nails.
Royal flush: Combining all the benefits of the previous treatments in one, it has antioxidants, vitamins, electrolytes, minerals and necessary medications if required.
Are IV drips suitable for all ages?
At Reviv there is an eligibility criteria, one of them is not allowing IV drips for those under the age of 18, while in the older age groups as 60+, a meticulous examination is done, sometimes with the help of a consultant cardiologist, before we administer the therapies.
Are there any pre-existing health conditions that the doctor administering the drip should be made aware of?
Of course, as we have discussed the indications, there are also contraindications, such as breastfeeding, pregnancy, cardiac conditions, renal conditions, allergies and others. This is why we have a full process of history taking and examination before administering the therapies. If in doubt we refer directly to the suitable consultant for assessment as safety is our prime concern.
How many sessions are needed to feel a noticeable improvement in general wellbeing?
It will always depend on your general health status and nutrition status. For example, for dehydration, you will feel the effects immediately, the same as for pain improvement, while some antioxidants such as glutathione are scientifically proven to decrease the harmful oxygen-free radicals and enhance the skin. Typically, if you are depleted you will feel the effects instantly. Reviv
How long do the effects of an IV infusion last for?
This also will vary on the individual and the physical health status. The noticeable effects typically last 2-4 days; however, the underlying clinical benefits can continue beyond that.
What other health advice do you offer IV drip recipients to support the drip therapy?
Our scope of work is in wellness, preventative medicine and nutrition. We advise people to have a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet and to monitor their health status regularly to be able to enjoy life to the max.
What future developments do you see coming up in this field?
Well, using genetics for applying nutritional IV therapies is one of the most recent developments in such areas of medicine and Reviv currently applies that. We’re currently working on the awareness of the public to understand the benefits of IV therapies when to use them and their applications. Reviv
Lights, camera, action! Lebanese actor Nicolas Mouawad has been staying busy shooting his latest series Ala El Helwa Wa Al Morra, currently airing on MBC 4, which he finished just in time for El Gouna Film Festival. We had the pleasure of learning about his experience acting in LA and London, and about his upcoming Egyptian film Godran.
By Mariam Elhamy
Cross-Cultural Artist
What are you currently working on?
I just finished shooting the series Ala El Helwa Wa Al Morra which is currently being aired on MBC 4, it’s a very light Lebanese/Syrian romantic comedy. I will start shooting my second Egyptian film, after Mako, it’s called Godran directed by Mohamed Baraka and produced by Yasser Salah.
Tell us about your projects abroad?
I already shot two movies abroad, one of them is called His Only Son, it portrays the Prophet Ibrahim’s life. It was a very enriching experience to me as an actor and as a human. To play a character, I put myself in their shoes and when I did that with someone that big on all levels, I felt like I gained a lot on a personal and a spiritual level.
The second film is called 3000 Years of Longing, it’s a George Miller film (director of Mad Max, Happy Feet, The Witches of Eastwick and Lorenzo’s Oil). It’s a beautiful romantic movie and I’m very excited for it to come out in 2022. Nicolas Mouawad
It was a unique experience for me and I hope I keep doing more of it. I’ve learned a lot from the people I worked with and I really appreciated how humble they are although they’ve done films that won Oscars; they have passion and humility and that to me is what makes an artist.
How is it different acting in LA or London than in the Arab world?
Acting is the same here or abroad. I just wish people here would be as punctual and would respect appointments, as well as respect all the people on set regardless of their position.
Unfortunately, here in the Arab world we don’t respect time, we really differentiate based on social classes, which really bothers me in our industry.
For the Love of Movies
Are you excited about doing films more than series or do you love both equally?
To be honest, I love movies more than series. I graduated from theater and worked in theater and short movies for the first 5 years of my career. Another reason I’m really happy to be doing films right now is that when you’re done with a 60-episode series you really don’t want to work on anything else afterwards!
Do you prefer watching films on online platforms or at the cinema?
I know this will sound bad coming from an actor but I don’t really like watching movies online at all. To me, the movie theater has a special feeling, although lately because of Covid 19 and everything being closed, there’s more demand on online platforms, but personally, I’d rather watch any movie at the theater not online or even at home on TV. To me the movie theater experience is incomparable. Nicolas Mouawad
You learned how to scuba dive for Mako, are you into shark movies?
I’ve been a big fan of shark movies since I was a kid. I was maybe 10 years old when I watched Jaws, I also love Deep Blue Sea, The Shallows and all the rest. When Mako came to me, I was very excited to do this one of a kind project in the Arab world and I hope it opens the door for all the types of movies that we rarely produce in the region.
After Heba Regl El Ghorab you steered clear of the comedy scene, are you planning on going back? What other genres would you like to tap into?
Comedy really scares me as I always feel that it is much harder than anything else. It’s more up to the director and editor to put you as a performer in a certain frame to make you look a certain way. I’m afraid to do comedy unless it’s with someone I can really trust. Other genres I’d love to do are psychological dramas.
Breaking Stigmas
You’ve spoken about bullying on social media and its’ relation to mental health issues…
Yes, there are other factors related to mental health issues such as society’s habit of labeling people. For example, we’re always expected to act a certain way or be on a certain level in a certain frame of society. Nicolas Mouawad
Male teenagers and young adults especially always have to conform and fit into a certain profile or character. A man should not cry or be emotional, he has to be tough, strong and manly and anyone who isn’t like that has to fake it which is very tiring for people’s mental health.
Do you want to do more roles that break the stigma and portray men in a way where they are more in touch with their emotions?
Definitely yes, I’ve already tried to do that with the last series I filmed. The character is already hated from the beginning for leaving the girl he loved after 5 years on the day of their wedding. The script didn’t really show his emotions or how he felt about it so I talked to the director and producer and we worked on showing him as more sentimental.
In any role I take, I try to break the pattern of the typical lead in the Arab world and it’s always nice to meet directors and producers who encourage me to do that.
Getting Personal
What’s the craziest message you’ve ever gotten from a fan?
I get cute messages like people wanting to marry me but I get a lot of weird messages too.
What’s your biggest screw-up in the kitchen?
My biggest screw-up is the kitchen! I always order delivery because I have zero cooking skills. Nicolas Mouawad
Do you have any useless talents?
I used to do fencing but I quit a couple of years ago.
Least and most favorite school subjects?
Most favorite were math and physics, least favorite was geography and I still suck at directions and maps.
What did you want to be as a kid?
I wanted to be an astronaut and I wanted to be an usher at a movie theater so that I could watch all the movies for free.
Tell us about an embarrassing moment.
I was once dating a girl when I was 16, we were waiting for her father to pick her up from school and a car came up with a super weird guy inside so I started making fun of him.
5 minutes later after he parked, he came over and turned out to be my girlfriend’s father. I always put myself in embarrassing moments because I always speak my mind out loud, but I learned to tame it a bit.
When you have several places that you call home, some in far-flung destinations and some a few hours from the heartbeat of Cairo, what would prompt you to embark on a new abode?
The answer was simple. El Gouna is a unique destination, encompassing nature, culture, a thriving community and an enviable lifestyle that is hard to find in many places around the globe.
Leading interior designer Coca Ezzat shared her client’s brief for this stunning new Red Sea project with Cairo West.
What was your client looking for this new home to provide?
A home away from home, comfortable for all seasons. A place for family gatherings, a retreat within easy reach of Cairo where they could relax and invite friends.
What special features have you incorporated in the design and layout?
The artwork, the sculptures and the lighting all play a big role in giving the space a dramatic change of mood, transitioning from day to night.
What influenced your choice of finishing materials?
For floors we used large matte finish porcelain tiles through the interior and outdoor spaces, complemented by the addition of honed marble slabs for the staircase and other areas.
All cabinets and cladding are in HPL for durability and to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations as El Gouna can be very hot in summertime and cold on winter nights.
For walls, we used a flat matte chalky paint finish in one color for the whole house to give it a nice natural flow without any transitions in color. And finally, we added slightly tinted double glazed windows to break the glare of the El Gouna sun throughout the day and keep the rooms cool.
How closely did you liaise with your client throughout the process?
We as the team of COCA Interiors were very pleased with the fact that the client put a lot of trust in our choice of materials, furniture, fabric color mixes, artworks and accessories.
As much as it is a tremendous responsibility for a design team to be given a free hand to finalize the project after the presentation process is approved, nevertheless, it becomes more difficult to try to make every detail in the spaces meet the client’s expectations, especially when the client is not directly involved in the progress of the work.
It’s a fact of today’s life that work will chase us wherever we try to hide, even in the iconic chill-out hub of El Gouna. GSpace has raised the bar on co-working spaces though.
Yes, it has all the things you need to get through those pesky tasks, like excellent Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, privacy and work areas of all sizes, according to your needs. And, an ongoing supply of complimentary water, might we add. GSpace
The brainchild of local company MQR, the El Gouna hub follows on from three other successful branches, in Heliopolis, New Cairo and Downtown Cairo.
The whole space buzzes with inspiration and stands out with a high-energy presence, creative architecture and vibrant colors. Yet, somehow it also exudes a serenity that is conducive to achieving the focus needed to get down to serious work. GSpace
Wondering what’s new on the eastside of Cairo? Tati Hafez takes us on a quick tour of all the new spots, shops and services available to East Siders!
The Bundt Cake Boutique – A celebration cake
A Bundt cake, known in Europe as a celebration cake, is very distinct in its shape and texture. Dense and moist, this high cake is the perfect treat for any gathering. Nermine Helmi is behind this homegrown bakery, specialized in Bundt cakes.
Her idea is to spread happiness through food and fresh, seasonal ingredients. For the winter months, Helmi recommends pumpkin, ginger/pomegranate or orange cake drizzled with Lindt dark chocolate. Check out The Bundt Cake Boutique for the entire selection, also available at select markets in Cairo. Orders should be made with a minimum of 24/48 hours.
It was about time that the Brazilian bakery-style, known as “padaria” made it to Cairo. The first Brazilian bakery – Jardim Brazil provides a wide variety of authentic Brazilian specialties along with its famous café.
The bakery’s wide selection of savory finger food is displayed on a warm counter, where you can also find a good selection of gourmet sweets. The idea behind the bakery is that you grab a bite on the go, along with your favorite blended café.
Jardim Brazil has a very casual setup, a long counter and a few high chairs, while you wait for your order.
Address: 8S, Sayed Zakarya Street, Sheraton al Matar
Patchouli is a concept store that sells carefully selected items from high-end local brands. It showcases a mix of products, accessories and trends under one spot, enhancing the shopping experience.
Roxy is a cozy new restaurant/salad bar that recently opened in Maadi. A great spot for a quiet breakfast on weekdays, with seating outside overlooking the street. Now on weekends, Roxy is hosting Hubi’s story-telling group.
German-speaking children from 4-6 years old can now meet up on a regular basis over the weekend to hear stories and fairy tales along with arts and crafts activities.
Embrace your vegetarian side and give these three easy and healthy recipes by EAT-ducate, we promise you will be wiping the plate clean! vegetarian recipes
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 teaspoon salt plus
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cucumbers, cut into 1/4″ pieces
2 tomatoes, cut into cubes
1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 small onion into tiny cubes
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, add quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender about 10 mins. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 mins.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. vegetarian recipes
Transfer quinoa to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill if you have more than what you are going to eat.
Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs and onions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.
Vegetable Frittata
Ingredients:
50g green beans, sliced, or 50g asparagus, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tsp chopped basil
1 whole egg + 3 egg whites
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon Parmesan
Preparation:
Steam the green beans or asparagus.
Heat oil in a pan, add leeks and garlic and fry until softened. Add green beans, (or asparagus) and basil and remove the pan from the heat. vegetarian recipes
Beat milk, eggs, salt and pepper, mix with vegetables and place in a small deep Pyrex dish. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and bake in a pre-heated oven on medium.
Poached Eggs on a Bed of Chili Spinach, Asparagus and Mushroom
Ingredients:
1 tbs chili-infused olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
Handful of asparagus
1 cup mushrooms (halved)
2 eggs, poached
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Handful almonds (halved and roasted)
Preparation:
In a small pan, sautée garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil. Add spinach, mushroom and asparagus and cook until golden. Plate the vegetables and top with poached eggs, grated Parmesan and almonds.vegetarian recipes
For perfect poached eggs:
Heat water in a saucepan with 1 tsp salt and 2 tsps white vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Crack egg into a small bowl. Using a long wooden spoon, stir the water in one direction to create a whirlpool. Carefully drop the egg into the center of the whirlpool and let cook for 5 mins. vegetarian recipes
MBIS is a non-profit school that provides a world-class British education that welcomes every pupil who enters its doors. The core purpose is to ensure that every single child gains the most from the experience of being at the school.
The school is dedicated to improving the educational attainment and life chances of all pupils regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability or disability. MBIS offers guaranteed small class sizes, world-class facilities, outstanding academic educational outcomes, and the opportunity to send your child to a school you will be proud of.
Dates for Open Days and submitting applications:
If you are interested in your child joining one of the world’s leading British international schools, contact the team for your tour.
Accreditation and examination:
The school follows a British National Curriculum of England across the whole school and has recently expanded to IGCSE Year 11. MBIS is inspected by the British Schools Overseas inspection team where the inspection is overseen by both the UK Department for Education and Ofsted.
The school achieved wonders across all areas and is one of a very small number of schools worldwide to achieve such a fantastic inspection grading.
Facilities and extracurricular activities:
MBIS has large outdoor spaces with one large Astroturf field, 25m, a 6-lane heated indoor swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court, 250-seat theatre and a multi-purpose hall. MBIS offers an extensive extra and co-curricular after-school program. MBIS is a leader of British education in Egypt and Africa.
A Bundt cake, known in Europe as a celebration cake, is very distinct in its shape and texture. Dense and moist, this high cake is the perfect treat for any gathering. Nermine Helmi is behind this homegrown bakery, specialized in Bundt cakes.
It was about time that the Brazilian bakery-style, known as “padaria” made it to Cairo. The first Brazilian bakery – Jardim Brazil provides a wide variety of authentic Brazilian specialties along with its famous café.
Patchouli is a concept store that sells carefully selected items from high-end local brands. It showcases a mix of products, accessories and trends under one spot, enhancing the shopping experience.
