In this video, we sit down with Tawus Safwan to talk about growing up in Egypt as a young African-American after moving from Brooklyn during the Arab Spring. He shares what it was like adjusting to a new culture, learning Arabic, and facing racism from Egyptian kids before becoming part of the co...

Introduction Egypt requires all foreign nationals to hold a valid visa or residence permit in order to live legally in the country. Recent regulations (as of 2023) mandate that foreigners staying in Egypt long-term must forma...

After two month of studying Arabic here in Egypt, I wanted to give you a glimpse into what my Level 2 class actually looks like. In this short recap, I share real moments from class, my progress so far, and what I plan to work on next—both in Arabic and in my overall journey of seeking know...

The real story behind our Hijrah to Egypt - from the challenges of learning Arabic in Egypt as non-native speakers, to what it’s like navigating life and building a Muslimah business abroad. We discuss the difference between making Hijrah to Egypt vs Saudi and Mauritania, and how our journe...