Meet our Countdown Lady!

Yara's one of these kids who were raised in several countries. She traveled between the US and Egypt till she moved to Egypt in 2002, where she attended university and did her masters.

When she's not working, you'll almost always find her doing random things with her friends. She's one of those humans who just don't know how to be alone, so she's always out and about doing something. Her hobbies include shopping (lol), playing the piano and cooking.

Yara joined NileFM in early 2008, where she hosted many shows. Currently she presents the Cairo Countdown. She has a passion for music, a deep love for animals, and an even deeper love for shoes!

Yara, what advice would you give your 15 year old self?

Spend more time with my family, and I wish I would have stressed out less about school!

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

I like to do fun adventurous things whenever I can....I've attempted to drive a bus before, lol. Done most water sports. One thing I want to do and will when I get the chance is bungee jump!

If you were to spend your lifetime advocating a cause, what would it be?

Animal protection and wildlife conservation.

What is your worst habit?

Stop hoarding, lol.

What are three things you cannot live without?

My phone, car and makeup:)

Do you have any pets? If you do, what superpower do you wish your pet had?

I have three dogs (Diva, Messi and Kiki), and I have two more dogs at my parents place (Snowy and Milo). I wish they could speak like us so I can just sit there and talk to them literally all the time!

What is the most embarrassing Halloween outfit you’ve ever worn?

My husband and I once dressed as a loofa and soap! It was nice and fun till we had to walk through a hotel to get to the ballroom where the costume party was!

Favorite musician of all time?

Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake.

Favorite TV show of all time?

Friends... Still my fave to this day!

Favorite thing to wear over and over again?

Tracksuits!

Favorite & worst fashion trend of all time?

Favorite: Flared pants, anything velvet, and oversized jean jackets.
Worst: Ballerinas

Whose closet would you want to take over?

Kim Kardashian or Blake Lively!

If you were given an unlimited credit card, what would you buy?

Cars and shoes!

What’s the one piece of make-up you can’t live without?
Eyeliner

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