Interviews

As she overshadows the theatrical fog, a thrill of excitement is sent through the air. She starts striking through the reflective chords of her glistening electric guitar, and the clean and crisp sound waves of her tunes emanate rushes of adrenaline throughout the arena, similar to the blitz of ecstasy she feels in each and every car race she has partaken in. She’s a gleaming ball of ardor that exudes inspiration wherever she goes; she’s Ally Salem. We’ve had a chat with the inspirational guitarist and professional racing driver on how she’s broken all the stereotypes and flourished in typically male-dominated fields, here’s what she told us!

We know him as the founder of Cairo Fashion festival and the ingenious mind behind Ultimate Fashion Wear but he’s not just a man with an exquisite taste in fashion –he’s one with the kind of love story we only get to see in Ryan Gosling films. Omar Madkour has shared with us how he met his partner, Amira, how they fell for each other, and have become one of Egypt’s hottest couples. Check out what he said!

There’s no better way to start your day than by having a chat with the loveliest pair, Marwan Younis and Daliah Galal, whose delightful sense of humor lights up the room and instantly boosts your mood. After countless chuckles and engaging inside stories, we asked the power-couple how they manage to go through thick and thin together while maintaining the fun in the relationship, here’s what they told us!

We got a chance to sit and chat with one of Egypt’s rising superstars, Ahmed Malek and this is what he told us…

We have tried out numerous restaurants in Cairo, from fine dining to the juiciest of junk foods, at the comfort of our own homes through the taste buds of the ingenious gastronome, Mourad Makram. The proficient gourmet and talented actor has opened up to (in)sight about his road to fame, his business, and his future plans.

The internationally renowned chef, cookbook author, rockstar, and restaurateur is far more than a photogenic TV host. After having been exposed to a variety of cultures at a young age, Bobby Chinn has developed a culinary acumen that surpasses any other. We had the pleasure to chat with the culinary sensation himself, and he told us about his journey to becoming a professional and making it to Top Chef Middle East.

There’s no better way to start the year than to hear the amazing success stories of two icons that have skyrocketed in celebrity status in their fields. Our one and only Hana Shiha tells us about how she went from being stuck in roles of the cute girl next door to manifesting far more complex personalities: from Nousa in Moga Harra (Hot Wave) to Hala in Before the Summer Crowds. Meanwhile, Majd Naji went from running a starter clinic to becoming the owner of the most renowned dental clinic chain, Liberty Dental Clinic, in the entirety of the Middle East. It’s no surprise that both moguls share quite an endearing friendship!
We asked both icons how they face rumours, employ social media to their benefit, and to tell us all about their friendship with one another. Check out what they said!

Ever since the stunning songstress was discovered through ‘Sing Egyptian Women’ and signed with Subspace, Malak El Husseiny’s hypnotising sultry high notes and wide-ranging contralto have rendered her a true icon in Egypt’s music scene. We got the chance to speak with the sensational Malak and she’s opened up to us about how she made a name for herself and where she draws her inspiration from. 

I became General Manager of Souq.com Egypt around four years ago, bringing a decade of management, outsourcing and e-commerce business development experience. Prior to Souq.com, I founded and managed multiple e-commerce business ventures. Before entering the e-commerce industry

Jude Benhalim’s striking Jewellery designs look like they’re straight out of an Arabic Musée des Merveilles. Mixing Arabic calligraphy with modern fashion, J’s Designs hybridize culture with international trends to reflect the bold, yet elegant character of modern Arab women. We had the pleasure to speak with the mastermind behind this sumptuously unconventional brand, and she has opened up to us about the secrets behind her iconic designs.