Andrea Zaffin and the Eyewear Industry in Egypt

June 25, 2021

We had the pleasure to sit down with one of the greatest figures in the eyewear industry in our region, Andrea Zaffin, Managing Director for Middle East, India and Africa for Safilo Group.

We stole a few moments from his busy day to ask him about the optics market in Egypt and Safilo’s most recent event including collections of brands like Carrera, Jimmy Choo, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger, Polaroid and more.

Tell us a bit about yourself and your professional experience in the eyewear industry.

I’ve been in the industry for more than 20 years, and around the same time I started traveling and working in the middle east so I had a chance to get familiar and become passionate with these countries. The first time I came to Egypt was in 1996 and then I moved to Dubai where I live and work. I am pleased and I feel lucky to be working in the eyewear industry which has been changing and evolving rapidly.

I’ve been with Safilo for nearly 3 years as the head of Middle East, Africa and India, which I consider another important chapter in my career. This standalone region has a specific identity and special focus and attention from the company. Egypt especially is a very important country for Safilo and generally for the optical industry and that’s the reason we are having an event to reconnect with our clients and partners and to celebrate this collection.

How did the market in Egypt develop since the last time you were here?

Egypt has been going through a phenomenal growth of modern retail. The Egyptian market is well established and it is considered a reference for the region.

This country has second and third-generation opticians who are very strong and independent, they are the backbone of the industry. Local retailers are investing to provide a better experience and environment for optical products and connecting with customers.

The quality of our retailers and the level of service that we are able to provide are very important to us.

What is Safilo Decoded? What does this event mean to you as Safilo?

To open up and connect with our partners.

It is the possibility to really connect together, the past year and a half has been disrupted and we are rediscovering the pleasure of meeting with our partners again with a safe and proper protocol.

Personally, I like to focus on being in the market or in the field, meeting our clients, and visiting the stores.

What are the latest trends in the Egyptian market for eyewear?

Here you have a really good example of trends, design and new collections. The Egyptian client is very well aware of the latest fashionable designs, styles and new trends. The retailers here are also very open and up to date.

What makes Safilo brands stand out?

We are well known of our capability with beautiful designs and manufacturing high quality products, that is I would say, a strong recognition point for Safilo.

The capability to interpretate each brand and bring to life the design and the elements that distinguish the brands we work with and translate it into beautiful eyewear.

Safilo has a diverse brand portfolio, which ones do you believe fit most the Egyptian market?

We have a very complete portfolio covering all the segments. We see good growth in the mid-tier, so brands like Tommy, Carrera, Boss, Levi’s and more affordable products like Polaroid which is important in this area because it provides great protection with its polarized lenses. It is actually the first polarized eyewear ever manufactured.

And also very important the premium/luxury segment with Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs and Boss leading the way in Egypt.

So, in terms of range, collections, materials and price-point the coverage is very good.

What makes this collection different or special?

Every collection is special. I feel a different connection, excitement and emotion with every collection. The capability of our designers to innovate and create unique designs is incredible.

To interpretate the taste of consumers, meet the needs and expectations of our clients as well as the values and characteristics of our brands are what make a collection relevant and successful.

Are you more customer-focused or brand/product-focused?

We have to move in parallel maintaining an approach on both. We understand our customer’s needs, at the same time, we try to remain true to the DNA of our brands. For instance, Carrera has a very strong DNA and character, it is very unique and it has a strong legacy, having been in this region for decades.

Maintaining this strong connection with customers is a challenge. It’s easy to be trendy for 1 or 2 years then lose appeal. Remaining relevant in terms of proposition, offer and content for decades is hard.

What is your advice to the optical stores in improving their business?

Become more relevant, serve clients better and make this industry bigger. With new generations, the dynamics are creating more opportunities so we need to connect with the younger generations in a different way.

I believe eyewear is still seen as more of a necessity so, the more we add to the idea of beauty, pleasure and enjoyment of new designs and styles, the stronger this industry will be.

If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?

I’m always very happy to see young people taking the challenge and entering our industry. It is not a saturated market and it proved to be still growing even during Covid.

Young people who have the passion and the will to dedicate their life to enter this industry need to do it with passion, always work with professionalism and keep working hard to do it better. This will be the driver of growth for our industry and for Egypt.

Know more about the Safilo group: https://www.safilogroup.com/en/about-us

Find Safilo products in Egypt online through: www.hvoptics.com

Sweet Texts To Send To Someone You Love

June 24, 2021

Who doesn’t love love? Show your mama, dad, sister, brother, best friend, partner, wife or husband some love and send them a sweet text to let them know that you are thinking about them and to make their day. They will appreciate it a lot, especially if they are having a bad day. love texts

By Mariam Elhamy

I was just thinking about how wonderful you are. Thought you should know.
You’re everything to me and I am beyond lucky to have you.
I’m counting down the minutes until I get to see you.
I can’t stop thinking about how insanely beautiful/handsome/hot you are.
Sometimes I look at you and can’t believe you’re with me. What did I do to deserve you? love texts
Even when things get tough, I’ll always fight for you.
My day would’ve been much better if you were in it.
I do not want to spend another day without you.
I know that no one is perfect, but you’re pretty damn close.
I’m getting butterflies just thinking about seeing you later today.
It’s amazing how everything makes me think of you. What on earth did I think about all the time before I met you? love texts
I’m falling hard for you and I’m loving the fall…
You keep running around in my thoughts. I can’t think straight.
If I knew this was the way it felt to be in love, I would have found you a long time ago so I could love you longer. love texts
Thinking of you makes me smile to myself like an idiot.
Every time we part, I realize I want to be closer to you.
All I have ever wanted is to have you for life.
I feel like I’m in heaven when I’m with you.

12 Signs A Man Shows He Loves You Without Saying It

Ahmad Dallal Named President of The American University in Cairo

June 23, 2021

The Board of Trustees of The American University in Cairo (AUC) announced today the appointment of Ahmad S. Dallal as AUC’s 13th president. An accomplished academic leader and renowned scholar with U.S. and regional higher education expertise, Dallal currently serves as dean of Georgetown University in Qatar.

He previously served as provost at The American University of Beirut (AUB) from 2009 to 2015. A prominent American scholar, Dallal has taught at AUB, Stanford University, Yale University, Smith College and Georgetown University, where he also served as chair of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

In making the announcement, Mark Turnage (ALU ’82), AUC alumnus and chair of the Board of Trustees, who was a member of the search committee, said: “We are pleased that Ahmad has agreed to serve as AUC’s next president,” he said. “AUC is a remarkable institution at a point of inflection in its history, having achieved tremendous success in its first 101 years and now ready to chart a path for its second century.

Dr. Dallal’s academic and administrative acumen, inclusive leadership style and a deep sense of purpose will serve to propel AUC to even greater heights as it navigates an increasingly changing and complex higher education landscape,” Turnage added.

With several decades of teaching, research and leadership at top universities in the United States, Dallal is a seasoned expert on U.S.-style American liberal arts universities and how they operate. Coupled with that is his extensive experience in the Middle East at both the American University of Beirut and Georgetown University in Qatar.

Commenting on his selection, Dallal said, “I am honored to join a vibrant and intellectually rich community at AUC. The University serves an important mission at a consequential moment in history and in a country and region that play a critical role on the global stage. I believe deeply that education is the engine of advancement for societies and that institutions like AUC are connectors in a world in which our futures are intertwined, as we have all witnessed firsthand through the pandemic.”

The search for AUC’s 13th president began in early fall, following President Francis Ricciardone’s announcement that he will step down at the end of the academic year in June 2021.

A Presidential Search Committee, chaired by AUC Trustee Tarek Masoud, and consisting of trustees and AUC faculty representatives, was formed. The international search to find AUC’s next president included several rounds of wide-ranging consultations with faculty, students, staff and administrators.

Dallal earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from AUB and his MA, MPhil and PhD in Islamic studies from Columbia University.

Dallal has written and lectured widely on learning in medieval and early modern Islamic societies, the development of traditional and exact Islamic sciences, medieval Islamic thought, the early-modern evolution of Islamic revivalism and intellectual movements, Islamic law, and the causes and consequences of the September 11 attacks.

A prolific scholar, Dallal has written dozens of articles, book chapters and publications, as well as several books. He is the author of An Islamic Response to Greek Astronomy: Kitab Ta‘dil Hay’at al-Aflak of Sadr al-Shari‘a (1995); Islam, Science, and the Challenge of History (2012); The Political Theology of ISIS: Prophets, Messiahs & the “Extinction of the Grayzone” (2017); and Islam without Europe: Traditions of Reform in Eighteenth-Century Islamic Thought (2018).

“Dr. Dallal has spent much of his life studying how Middle Eastern intellectuals have grappled with decline and how to reverse it. That he would cap his career as the leader of one of the region’s principal engines of development and innovation thus borders on the poetic,” said Masoud. “I have no doubt that under his leadership, AUC will write itself ever more prominently into the unfolding narrative of resurgent Middle Eastern dynamism and progress.”

Raya Smart Buildings and Galleria40’s Newest Innovation: The Plaza

June 21, 2021

Ahmed Ibrahim, CEO of Raya Smart Buildings, and Dina El Hussamy, Marketing Manager of Raya Smart Buildings, bring us to date with the newest addition to Galleria40, The Plaza.

The concept, the inspiration, the design and the experience you get from the minute you walk in to the minute you leave. Take a peek into how Galleria40 became a hotspot in Sheikh Zayed.

With a lot of competition and new places opening up every day, how do you maintain Galleria40’s special presence?

Ahmed Ibrahim: There are definitely several factors that make Galleria40 stand out; from the construction of the project to our unique offerings. One of our great strengths would be the neat and upscale finishing of the complex, making it appealing to the eyes of high-end consumers. In addition to the variety of services we offer to multinational and international companies; with no doubt, Galleria40 becomes the number one destination on the West side.

We are also keen on applying the latest technological infrastructure aiming to create a destination with exceptional facilities like no other. To sum up, Galleria40 is one of the most inspiring places; a place where you can whirl away and get ready to take off to one of the most hospitable destinations in the West.

Was this Raya Smart Buildings’ vision all along?

AI: Of course it is. From the onset, we have founded Raya Smart Buildings on specific goals and values that we’re all driving towards. We see ourselves as an entity that is dynamic, providing different epic experiences within every milestone.

We also strive to deliver outstanding experiences to our customers and guests filled with diverse solutions and services that create a great attachment between us and them, while also making sure that the culture in the areas in which we operate is reflected within those experiences.

Although it is challenging to always stay on the same line, we promise ourselves and our partners that we will always do what we can to make sure that our mission is accomplished and our vision achieved.

How do you provide a cultural experience to anyone who walks in?

As there is always room for development, our successful expansion in Galleria40 covers the spectrum of our cultural experience with a new twist. We call this new expansion The Plaza; an experiential hub of commercial and creative features releasing an untapped potential and offering a fresh new and highly attractive experience.

It is inspired by the Italian Piazza, from the infrastructure, the design, to the world-class dining experience and the exotic look and feel; an ideal destination where one can unwind and have an unmatched foreign experience.

How would you describe a day at the Plaza?

Dina El Hussamy: I consider it to be the perfect one-day getaway. You walk into the Plaza and immediately feel like you’re in a whole new classy experience with foreign features, surroundings, and views; from the European-inspired decorations and fountain, clock tower, the elite food hall, to the exceptional entertaining programs.

A day at the Plaza features a “Gather, Dine, and Discover” experience; a day for the family where you can gather and join a community with a distinct culture, dine in the most unique and elite restaurants, and discover yourselves through the creative and artistic elements found within The Plaza.

How does your business tenant experience respond to the needs of the existing market nowadays?

AI: From my point of view, I believe that innovation needs creativity and a relaxed mind, not just in the way we think, but also creativity within the roots; the workspace should be a space that fosters originality and not just be a good-looking office.

Nowadays, the physical spaces we move through are linked to our performance and happiness, reflecting a growing need to build elite spaces with demanded experiences and exceptional services.

Also, as we are rethinking what the workplace should look like after a post-pandemic world, we are capitalizing on one of our most successful features Edge Innovation Center aiming to meet the increased demand for more workplace flexibility maintaining all the precautions for the current circumstances of the pandemic.

What would you say makes Galleria40 unique?

DH: There is no doubt that our customers are our greatest assets and it is always our ultimate goal to improve their experiences. We start off with the core, our people and the ones behind it all.

By creating a working environment with shared values and beliefs that enforce a positive culture. This culture is engraved within the foundations of Galleria40, its tenants, and most importantly reflected on to our customers.

This customer experience is built through a selection of facilities and offerings that are not to be found elsewhere, from the high-end selection of food and beverage, entertaining programs, world-class brands, to the creative features found within our Culture Lab mentioned earlier.

Our mission is to create a story behind our customer experience, a story full of inspiration, from the minute they walk into the site to the minute they leave and long for their next visit.

How do you see the F&B mix now in Galleria40?

Our strategy for the tenant mix in Galleria40 is different. Yes, we seek anchors, but most important is the experience that will be provided for our guests by the operator. In The Plaza, Jones the Grocer and Loris are our big concepts, we brought new branches of 900 Degrees and Ama Sushi from the East side of town, while The Food District and Chez Madeline are perfect new concepts.

The Tap is one of the best nightlife destinations. Gaby’s, Mr. Pretzels, Cowabunga and Bubble Tea add new taste adventures to the options. On the other hand, we have one of the strongest food offerings in a celebration area in the West, with OVIO, Keki, Dara’s Ice Cream, Good Stuff Eatery, Starbucks, and soon-to-come Lebanese Bakery, making for a great mix.

Apart from wanting a diverse selection of cuisines, we carefully select venues that will really offer our guests a memorable experience.

8 Appetizing Creamy Spinach Recipes To Try at Home

June 21, 2021

Spinach is rich in iron, exactly what you need to ward off disease and boost your immunity naturally. And for those who are not big on spinach, we promise you that these creamy spinach recipes will make you rethink spinach and re-add it to your diet.

By Mariam Elhamy

Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Croissant

Upgrade your breakfast or brunch game this weekend with the ultimate savoury croissant made in under 15 mins, oozing with creamy spinach and a golden runny egg. Yum!

Ingredients:

2 tsps olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
40ml single cream
80g baby spinach
1 croissant cut in half lengthways
1 egg
15g grated Parmesan
½ tsp crushed chillies
black pepper

Method:

Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the garlic and fry for 1 min. Add the single cream and spinach and cook for 3 mins to wilt, stirring occasionally. Add two-thirds of the cheese to the spinach and season. Continue to cook for 1-2 mins until thickened slightly.
Heat the remaining oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and fry the egg for 3-4 mins or until the white is set but the yolk still runny.
Spoon the spinach onto the bottom half of the croissant, top with the fried egg, sprinkle with the final third of the cheese and season with crushed chillies and some black pepper. Finish with the croissant top and enjoy.

Creamy Spinach Dip

spinach recipes One of the best dips we’ve ever had, honest to god. You will be licking the bowl after it’s finished and the best part is that you can pair it with any bread or crunchy nachos.

Ingredients:

600g baby spinach
2 tbsp butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
100g cream cheese
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spinach for 30 seconds. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water. Then drain and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 mins. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 min. spinach recipes
Add milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese to skillet. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
Add spinach and Parmesan and stir to combine.

Creamed Spinach Stuffed Salmon

4 (170g) salmon fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 (230g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup frozen spinach, defrosted
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Method:

Season salmon all over with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mozzarella, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Using a paring knife, slice a slit in each salmon to create a pocket. Stuff pockets with cream cheese mixture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add salmon skin side down and cook until seared, about 6 mins, then flip salmon. Add butter and squeeze lemon juice all over. Cook until skin is crispy, another 6 mins. Serve warm.

Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Burgers

Can we just take a minute to admire this baby? Bet you never thought that spinach and burgers could go together. This is a recipe that everyone will absolutely love on bbq day.

Ingredients:

100g cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup frozen spinach, defrosted
1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1 clove garlic, minced
A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt and ground black pepper
600g ground beef spinach recipes
4 Hamburger buns
Vegetable oil, for brushing

Method:

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Separate beef into 8 thin patties. Place a large dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the middle of a patty. Place another patty on top and pinch the seams together. Repeat with remaining patties.
Season patties with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to grill.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grease with vegetable oil then add the patties. Grill until cooked as preferred, 4 mins per side for medium. Place on buns and serve.

Creamy Spinach Soup

If you like to drink your nutrients this creamy soup has everything you want. Sip and pair it up with some garlic bread or croutons.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 potato, peeled and chopped into cubes
450g spinach, thick stems trimmed
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 heavy cream, plus more for garnish

Method:

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and green onions and cook until soft, about 5 mins. Stir in garlic, then add potato and spinach.
Pour over broth and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until spinach is bright green, and potatoes are tender, 15 mins. Season with salt and pepper.
Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth. Stir in cream.
Garnish with more cream and croutons.

Creamy Quinoa with Chicken and Spinach

Now this is a winner! Dive into creamy quinoa, chicken and spinach. The ultimate kinda-healthy-kinda-not delicious spinach recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 tbsp butter spinach recipes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
230g baby spinach, chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method:

In a medium pot, cook quinoa according to package directions.
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Return pan to medium heat. Add butter and sauté garlic and onions until softened. Add cream and chicken stock; bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced, 3 mins. Stir in 1 cup cheese and spinach. Fold in quinoa and chicken, then top with remaining cheese. Cover pan and simmer until the cheese is bubbling, 3 to 4 mins.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Cheesy Spinach Pesto Flatbread

We dare you to try to keep your hands off these before dinner time because they will be gone in seconds. Great as an appetizer with a little shake of red pepper flakes to heat things up!

Ingredients:

2 packaged naan flatbreads or 1 cooked thin-crust pizza crust
1/2 cup pesto
170g fresh mozzarella, shredded
1/3 cup baby spinach
crushed red pepper flakes

Method:

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread pesto evenly over flatbreads or pizza crust. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella, top with spinach, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Bake until cheese is bubbling, 10 to 13 mins. Remove from oven and slice warm.

Mac & Cheese with Italian Sausage and Spinach

So easy and so yummy too! Mac & Cheese surprisingly goes well with spinach, add in the Italian sausage and you’ve got yourself a meal. spinach recipes

Ingredients:

2 boxes Mac & Cheese
230g Italian sausages, sliced into rounds
3 cups baby spinach

Method:

Cook the Mac & Cheese according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 mins.
Heat broiler. Transfer the Macaroni to an ovenproof skillet. Stir in sausage and spinach until fully combined, then broil until golden, 3 mins.

Best Games to Beat Boredom on Long Car Rides

June 21, 2021

It’s finally traveling season and is so easy to get bored during a long car ride. Hopefully, with this awesome list of car games that is suitable for family and friends, it will no longer be an issue.

By Yasmina Kalaaoui

Solve a Five-Minute Mystery

In this mystery challenge, you are the detective. This is a great game to play in a group or by yourself. Listen or read a five-minute mystery and try to solve it. It is very straightforward; you listen to a case that is about five minutes long and try to solve it individually or as a group.

You can find Five-Minute Mystery audios in the following links:

http://www.dumb.com/oldtimeradio/radio/175/Mystery/Five_Minute_Mysteries.html

https://soundcloud.com/user-693593010/sets/five-minute-mysteries

https://archive.org/details/FiveMinuteMysteries

https://librivox.bookdesign.biz/book/101020

20 Questions

Battle boredom by playing 20 questions. Pick a celebrity and everyone must guess who that celebrity is by asking 20 questions or less. It does not have to be a celebrity, it can be a type of car, dog breed, or even a movie.

I Spy…

Play this nostalgic game when on a long drive or simply stuck in traffic. For those of you who don’t know how to play this game, a passenger will look out the window and spot an object.

That person then goes off stating, ‘I spy something……..’, giving the others a clue to what that object is, usually a physical description like its color. The rest must then guess what it is. It could be something like, ‘I spy an awesome list of car games!’

Car Bingo!

This one requires a bit of preparation. At the beginning of the trip, or even before it, everyone must fill out a blank bingo sheet with all the cars they expect to find on the road trip. The same rule of bingo applies, to win, you must cross out a consecutive row, which could be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Watch out for cheaters!

Sweet or Sour

This is a fun game when there are a lot of cars on the road. Each person takes a turn to wave to passing cars. You get one point for ‘sweet’ if they wave back, but if they don’t then you get no points ‘sour’. Bonus points if they make a funny face in return.

Go on A Picnic

This game requires concentration and a good memory. The game starts off with someone saying “I’m going on a picnic and I’m going to bring….” and then lists an item. The next person must begin with the phrase along with the item of the previous person and then list their own item.

As the list grows it becomes more difficult to remember all the items in the right order and the first person who makes a mistake loses. Or if playing elimination rounds, is out.

Band Battle

This is the game for all music fanatics. Someone picks a music category; it could be something like ‘breakup songs ’or ‘90’s music’. Two players then have 1 minute to pick a song that they believe is the best in that category.

Each plays their selected song and then the allocated car judge picks the winner. Tally up the score and the player with the most points at the end of the trip is the winner.

Let’s Create a Story

In this game, each player must take turns adding one word to create a story. By the end of the drive, you are sure to come up with one bizarre story to share.

The Hot Seat

Each person in the car gets a turn on the ‘hot seat’. Once you are in the hot seat, you must answer five questions that the other passengers ask you. To be fair, each player has one veto card that can be used to get out of answering a question.

Caution: This could be a very dangerous or fun game depending on what kind of questions you ask.

“Did You Hear That…?”

In this game, you are trying to fool your opponent. Someone starts off by asking “Did you hear that _____ happened?”. The opponent can answer by either saying ‘That did not happen’ or ‘Tell me more.’

If they correctly guess that it did not happen, they get two points, but if they get it wrong, you steal one point from them and so you gain two points in total.

Things to Pack With You for Long Road Trips

Find Out If Someone is Attracted to You From Their Body Language

June 16, 2021

Knowing a little about body language is always interesting. We decided to dig deeper to learn everything about how to tell if someone is attracted to you just by looking at their body language. Here are some physical signs that show if someone is attracted to you.

By Mariam Elhamy

Did you know that your body never lies? Even if you pretend to be totally immersed in a conversation with someone but you just want to walk out the door your body will be looking in that direction.

You can tell a lot from someone’s body language and here are the secrets of the craft of communicating nonverbally. You know they like you if:

They lean towards you, a person always wants to be closer to the subject of their admiration so if you find them always closing the gap to be closer to you it might be a sign of attraction. body language
They remove physical barriers between you to create a clear pathway to let you into their personal space. Again, this makes you feel physically closer and makes it easier for them to reach out to you.
They hold an open posture with arms and legs uncrossed.
You see them blushing. Be mindful of the context though because they might be flushed if it’s warm or they feel embarrassed or humiliated. But blushing can be an indicator of a rush of adrenaline or excitement to be with you.
They look upward at your face rather than down at their feet, the table, or their phone. body language
They smile a lot, pay attention to what you are saying and mirror what you are doing (stealing your hand gestures, position, blinking and breathing pattern.
Their voice changes. Men tend to deepen their voice to appear more dominant while women turn to a high-pitched tone to stand out and be noticed by the person they are attracted to.
If their pupils dilate when they look at you it could be a powerful sign of attraction.
Sweaty palms could mean that they are nervous around you.

You know a man likes you if he flexes, raises an eyebrow, sits with his legs open and shoulders relaxed, stands with his hands on his hips and keeps eye contact. body language

You know a woman likes you if she strokes her hair, licks her lips, tilts her head to one side, keeps her purse out of the way, displays her wrists often, touches your shoulder, hair or hands.

What is Your Love Language?

City Edge Developments Signs a Memorandum with Sky Investments

June 15, 2021

City Edge Developments signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Sky Investments that allows the company to take part in the marketing, leasing, and property management of brands in CED’s project in Sheikh Zayed.

Salman: “The MoU is the first step in a strategic alliance to maximize our projects’ market value”

Hussein: “We are looking forward to expanding our investments through City Edge Developments, the developer of the Megaprojects”

Moreover, the two companies will participate in financing, construction, marketing, selling, or leasing of CED’s future projects and any new activities and operations, whether at the residential, commercial, administrative, hotels, or recreational levels.

The signing of the memorandum of understanding was announced at a major press conference held by the two companies today. The event was attended by Mr. Ashraf Salman, Chairman of City Edge Developments, Dr. Mohamed El-Mikawi, CEO of the company. And attended from Sky Investments’ side; Eng. Ayman Fathy Hussein, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sky Investments, and Eng. Ahmed Shalash, CEO of the company, in addition to media representatives and real estate investors.

Ashraf Salman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of City Edge Developments, stated “The signing comes as part of CED’s strategic plan, aiming at expanding the scope of its investments, establishing more partnerships with big entities operating in the real estate sector at the regional level, and working to achieve investment returns that will be beneficial to its stakeholders and customers.”

From his perspective, Mohamed El-Mekkawy, CEO of City Edge, stressed, “The cooperation with Sky Investments aims to maximize the value of City Edge projects by relying on companies specialized in the field of project management, leasing and property management for brands, to achieve respectable investment returns for these projects as a result of professional management, and exploitation”.

Eng. Ayman Fathy Hussein, Chairman of Sky Investments, stated “We have many investment activities and businesses in Egypt across various industries, including energy, logistics, real estate, and tourism. We aim to achieve high investment returns with our partners. By signing a memorandum of understanding today with City Edge, we aim to maximize our investments through one of the most important and largest real estate developers in Egypt. CED has a wide portfolio of large and multiple projects that cover numerous fourth-generation new cities and focuses on creating integrated communities; that allows Sky to offer its services and highlight its role in the field of property management, marketing, and financing.”

Eng. Ahmed Shalash, CEO of Sky Investments, stated “The company will make the most of the opportunity with City Edge by harnessing all its capabilities, and working on integrating experiences between the two large entities to maximize the investment return on their projects.”

13 Mind-Blowing Films That Will Change Your Perception of Life

June 14, 2021

Do you know when you watch a movie and immediately feel like a light has been switched on inside your head and you can think very clearly? When you suddenly feel inspired and analytical of everything in life.

In honor of those films, this list of movies over the years from different genres will help you see life in a different light and change something inside you. CAUTION You will not be the same person after you watch these mind-blowing films.

By Mariam Elhamy

Life of Pi

At the end of this movie, you’ll be left wondering what’s the truth and you will want to watch it again. As you know, Pi tells two different stories in this film and he leaves it up to the audience to decide which version they prefer to believe. A question of faith, which do you believe?

The Platform

Without giving away anything from this truly unmissable film, The Platform is a metaphor of capitalism and the class system but this film will take your brain with it way beyond that. mind-blowing films

About Time

If you’re a sucker for romantic comedies, About Time is a very romantic movie with a deep meaning. With the ability to go back in time and change the course of events, Tim faces a huge dilemma between the love of his life and his family.

The Matrix

The Matrix can be interpreted in a number of different ways. It’s overflowing with the most mysterious and intriguing symbolism and secret signs, each theory requires a detailed explanation so you’ll have to watch it to understand.

Click

This really isn’t a typical American comedy. At first it may seem like that, but halfway through you realize that there’s a deeper message with a bit of humor about how each moment in life is no less important than another. mind-blowing films

This movie will resonate with you every time you want to skip through a part of your life.

Limitless

What if you could use 100% of your brain and become the smartest person you know within seconds? So what’s the catch? You’d have to see this amazing film to find out.

Seven Pounds

A man tries to drastically change the fates of seven people which ultimately leads to his salvation. Watch Will Smith as he embarks on a dramatic yet beautiful journey in Seven Pounds.

Memento

A memory inside a memory, Memento is a complicated head spinning adventure about a man with short-term memory loss. The film events play from end to beginning to show you how memory loss and loss of identity feel like. mind-blowing films

Groundhog Day

A person who lives the same day over and over again until he decides to break the cycle and go for what he really wants and what would make him happy. Pretty much your life, right?

Requiem For A Dream

Requiem For A Dream is a philosophical film mainly about media, drugs, sex. But beyond that, Requiem is a reflection on addiction, alienation and self-ownership.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

What would happen if you could erase all your bad memories? Any unwanted memories have them gone in seconds. Would you feel eternally joyful? That’s what you’ll learn when you watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

The Experiment

A psychological role-playing experiment, where participants assume the identities of inmates and prison guards in an empty jail, before long, the prisoners find themselves at the mercy of their keepers for real. mind-blowing films

The Experiment makes you discover how easily violence and cruelty can manifest in human behavior.

Fight Club

The never-ending true search for identity and individuality. Fight Club really challenges the meaning of existence and the effect of living in societies.

10 Underrated Egyptian Films We Can’t Get Enough Of

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