Lifestyle

The Dilemma of Social Media

Published

4 years ago

February 22, 2019

Yara K

One of my true regrets in life is falling a victim for social media, for having this constant urge to check my news-feed. It seems after all, that social media is indeed highly addictive.

I often find myself despising the medium that has displayed everyone’s world out there in the open, the platform where now almost everything is shared and posted online. Well, of course not everything, but the good parts that make a person looks good.

The dilemma of social media is in its irony, in its positive aspects that can’t be denied or disregarded, and the aspects that gets you to doubt yourself.

Don’t get me wrong, I value social media for giving a voice to the bright minds, for being a platform for young entrepreneurs to kick off their business startups, I value social media for it offered me the chance for scholarships, trainings and job opportunities.

Social media has also taught me a lot, from those who shared their experience on health, beauty and self-care. It introduced us to a new community, and brought us tighter with others. But at the same time, didn’t it somehow drift us apart from some?

Texting have caused me the loss of friendships, and yes, to that extent it caused me damage. Texting is often misread, and has blurred the advantages of having a real sit down to talk things out. Now that’s one damage social media can cause, the simplest kind.

Some of us may unconsciously start to compare their life with others on social media, and this can lead to a number of questions that one often tries to leave unopened. Questions like: Am I on the right track? Am I falling behind? What am I doing with my life?

When in fact, you ARE doing okay, others may have checked countries out of their bucket list but that doesn’t mean that it is too late for you to start your own adventure. it may seem that others are going somewhere and you’re stuck in that same place. But this should inspire you to move, to take an action, it shouldn’t at all hold you in that place forever.

Numbers shouldn’t be in control of our lives, it shouldn’t set a standard for beauty or rate popularity, they are just numbers, that is what they are, meaningless numbers. Because at the end of the day, the likes of a few closed one are all the guarantee and validation that you need.

I hate that some people are becoming popular based on that, that they hold power over others even though their influence is one we all better live without.

One thing that I know for sure is that a user can solve the dilemma. A user get to choose whom to follow and whom not to, a user can fight harassing comments with positive ones, a user chooses how to be influenced and the kind of content they shall be exposed to.

So, what kind of user shall you choose to become?

Entertainment

Le Méridien Cairo Airport Invites Travellers To Savour The Beauty Of Golden Hour This Summer Season

Published

12 months ago

June 11, 2022

Akram Moftah

This summer season, LE MÉRIDIEN CAIRO AIRPORT is helping sun-seekers savour the good life and the beauty of Golden Hour with its own take on Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts’ global brand programme, Au Soleil by Le Méridien.

Personifying the laid-back elegance of European summers and the allure of the Côte d’Azur, this season’s global programme revolves around ‘Golden Hour,’ the magical hour at the end of the day under the sun – a sacred moment in time to slow down and indulge in simple pleasures through all the senses.

Beginning June 2022 LE MÉRIDIEN CAIRO AIRPORT will invite travellers to soak in the summer season and Golden Hour, both on- and off-property:

The Hotel will feature a How to Summer Guide, dedicated Petit Plates menu offering Mediterranean inspired mini baguettes perfectly paired rosé spritzers and aperitifs, part of the brand’s signature Sparkling Programme. In addition, Le Méridien is bringing modern twist to classic games traditionally enjoyed outdoors during warm weather days such as the iconic backgammon, as well as, poolside chess and other timeless summer pastimes both to-go and as an oversized option, inviting guests to linger a little longer, with an exclusive warm weather soundtrack, curated by French Bossa Nova collective Nouvelle Vague.

Au Soleil Stay Package at LE MÉRIDIEN CAIRO AIRPORT

Beginning June 1 through October 31, LE MÉRIDIEN CAIRO AIRPORT will offer a special Au Soleil stay package that includes daily breakfast and a complimentary Le Scoop by Le Méridien gelato or sorbet, Au Soleil brunch and Au Soleil movie night every weekend

On-Property Experiences that Salute Golden Hour

From relaxing rosé and backgammon to bronzing in the afternoon sun, travellers visiting LE MÉRIDIEN Cairo Airport will be able to capture the spirit of Au Soleil in a variety of ways:

● A dedicated Petit Plates menu, offering Mediterranean-inspired mini baguettes and local light bites – from oysters to grilled fish – all with perfectly paired rosé spritzers and aperitifs, part of the brand’s signature Sparkling programme.

● A modern twist to classic games traditionally enjoyed outdoors during warm weather days, such as the iconic seaside pastime of backgammon, as well as tic-tac-toe, poolside chess and chic modernist-style Jenga sets.

● Le Scoop by Le Méridien, featuring various flavors of gelato and sorbet – incorporating authentic ingredients like bright green pistachios from Sicily, as well as fragrant vanilla beans from Madagascar – reminiscent of a glamourous, sunny summer spent on the French Riviera. Le Scoop is designed to be enjoyed while taking part in the European summer tradition of a “passeggiata” to unlock the destination’s locale. “Passeggiata” is an Italian term referring to a traditional evening stroll in the town’s piazza.

● An exclusive summer soundtrack, curated by French Bossa Nova collective Nouvelle Vague, inviting guests to lounge a little longer.

● A distinctive on-property design aesthetic, evoking the spirit of Au Soleil and the playful glamour of endless European summers for travellers all year round.

● A How to Summer Guide that captures the unspoken rules of a perfect day Au Soleil, whether on the beach or in the town, including Sun Safety tips from the brand’s amenity partner MALIN+GOETZ.

Lifestyle

Unforgettable Eid Celebration at Somabay

Published

1 year ago

May 16, 2022

Akram Moftah

Somabay geared itself up with a very special Eid week, with traditional offerings ready to go. An extremely unique activation program was held on the shores of the Red Sea. From the 2nd till the 7th of May, Somabay created a vacation like no other during Eid Al-Fitr.

Being well-renowned as a trendsetter in all-new activities, Somabay was able to create an experience for adults, parents and especially kids during the festivities, featuring new activations at Sobar and S.Cape Beach Club. In addition, Somabay launched its opening of new projects: Playpark, a kids’ entertainment hub that offers some distinctive activities, the launch of Floodlit Footgolf for the first time by the Red Sea and BayFit, as well as the new fitness studio by the Marina.

The entertainment program included DJs, stamina sports & fitness sessions, yoga classes, family bonding activities, and Nilco kids’ fun activities with the new launch of the Soma Raceway Go-Karting track.

The exceptional week witnessed a one-of-a-kind experience to captivate and entertain Somabay guests all week long; featuring Carolina Karam – a Lebanese singer for an unforgettable night.

Entertainment

Cairo Festival City Hosts “Wings for Life” Marathon for the First Time in Egypt

Published

1 year ago

May 9, 2022

Akram Moftah

In Cooperation with Red Bull, Ignite Egypt & Allianz Egypt with the Aim to Raise Donations for Spinal Cord
Cairo Festival City Hosts “Wings for Life” Marathon for the First Time in Egypt

Cairo – May 8, 2022: Cairo Festival City (CFC), an affiliate of Egypt’s leading real estate developer Al Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE), hosted the “Wings for Life” marathon, which is taking place for the first time in Egypt. Taking place in cooperation with Red Bull, Ignite Egypt and Allianz Egypt, the event aims to support research to find a cure for spinal cord injury, one of the world’s most severe injuries and the most expensive to cure.

“Wings for Life” world run is a global running movement that was inaugurated in 2014 by the Wings for Life not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Supported by Red Bull, the marathon annually takes place all over the world simultaneously during the first week of May, with the participation of professional athletes, runners, and wheelchair participants from across the world. The global movement aims to collect funds to support cutting-edge research to find a cure for spinal cord injury and raise awareness about the risks of spinal cord injury.

Cairo Festival City is committed to host several events and marathons to raise awareness on different diseases and collect funds to support finding a cure for them. These events include the “Run for a Heart” marathon that aimed to raise funds for child’s heart diseases, and “Run for a Cure” marathon that aimed to raise awareness among women about early detection of cancer and supported efforts toward treatment.

About Cairo Festival City
Cairo Festival City’s lifestyle and amenities truly captivate the world’s attention, while setting a higher benchmark for integrated mixed-use community living, with many choices at hand. Setting the best example of a self-sustaining eco-friendly “City within a City”, CFC offers remarkable experiences for every resident, tenant and visitor with its avant-garde villas, lavishing apartments, high-end administrative offices, elite shopping mall, world-class hotels, international school, sports hub, state-of-the-art service centers, and sophisticated automotive park.

check Cairo festival city website