This is a short film commissioned by liveTheBedouinlife by Seven Arne Halsema, a talented filmmaker whom we have invited to travel with the men on a desert journey and to report through his lens. His report and experience was given an extra layer by the unexpected death of Eid Abu Ali, the leader of the…

In memoriam 9 Mei 1965 - 11 Mei 2020 Eid Abu Ali Faraag  Gemea Surrounded by his family and during Ramadan, Eid Abu Ali passed away in his sleep on May 11, 2020. He was a loving husband, father of four beautiful children, desert warrior, protector and caretaker of the Muzeina tribe and Bedouin traditions.…

Nuweiba (also spelled Nueiba) is a coastal town in the eastern part of the Sinaï Peninsula in Egypt. Located on the coast of the Gulf of Agaba. After the Six Day War when Israel occupied the area, Nuweiba Town was established just 1.5 km south of Tarabeen, under the Israeli name, Neviot. After the departure…

This movie was taken at the Muzeina tribe around 1950. The music you hear is a original recorded tape with the vocals by the Father of Eid. This movie was given to us by Achmed a strong member of the Muzeina tribe, owner of the Dahab Hotel in Dahab. Dahab Hotel 4-sterrenhotel El Maleel Street,Light…

Is it safe? When we talk about our travelings in the South of the Sinai, this question is coming up. Egypt, and Sinai in particular, used to be one of the safest places on the planet, but this reputation has changed significantly since the revolution in 2011. News of riots on mainland Egypt and threats…