@Aya26
American expat in Egypt
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Registration: 08 January 2023
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New Book Club in Cairo by lebel55
Have a Passion for Reading? I am thinking of starting a new Book Club in Cairo!Are you a bibliophile looking to connect with fellow book lovers? I am thinking to launch a new monthly reading club right here in Cairo!Here's how it will work:Every ...
@lebel55 Hi Lebel, Thank you for your great post! I'm interested in the book club, but I don't live in Cairo. Do you think I can possibly read some quick notes on the meeting and email you my thoughts, for example?Thanks again!Aya Read More
co habiting with an Egytian is this illegal? by gingerqueen
What are the laws in Egypt if I wanted to live with my Egyptian fiance before we get married? Will we be in trouble with the law for this? I dont want to rush into getting married before ive lived with him for at least a year.
@furniturewinches What is a marriage of convenience? It is possible for a respectable Egyptian man to take a "foreign" woman with high values and morals and Islam seriously, and love her for herself, for more than just pleasure, correct? ... Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Egypt by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
@Bluelace217* That's nice! Yes, I think my problem is being white. I did find a position as an online agent for Vodafone, but he curtly responded that there are actually no positions available right now. The reason was that the job was for ... Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Egypt by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
Hi all, I hope your stay in Egypt is pleasant. It certainly is a beautiful country, rich in fascinating history, and safer than most, generally.I've learned that, as with every place, you can't believe everything you hear. If someone offers you a ... Read More
income of 225usd monthly? vs 450 USD monthly? by Jamiechua
Hi, Can everyone living in New Cairo please provide a breakdown of what level of life I have with a monthly income of 225usd vs 450usd? Am I still able to rent a 1 bedroom in El rehab, plus pay for living expenses with 225usd?
@Jamiechua You would need to rent in Faisal or maybe haram or Nasr City, but it's difficult to find someone there who will rent to a foreignor. They like to give foreignors a higher price sometimes, not all of them, and they also might be in a ... Read More
Known Cairo scammer abusing foreign women exposed! by Rose. Syrup
Recently i got some messages on IG. It was about a 'man' i used to know. He's from Cairo. He's called M*** M***. (more about him on iG page Reyna Kalowski).This man is a scammer. I want to alert all foreign women of this ****. He deliberately ...
@Rose. Syrup Thank you. Read More
Marriage fraud by Leila999
hello, is marriage fraud a colossal issue in egypt ?( men coming from egypt ) need some guidiance and insight thanks so much :)
@Peony_xo Thanks! That's what the lawyer I called said. He said it also happened to a girl from Hong Kong. People who don't respect others should not be surprised when others disregard them. They could have just told me that they ... Read More
Marriage fraud by Leila999
hello, is marriage fraud a colossal issue in egypt ?( men coming from egypt ) need some guidiance and insight thanks so much :)
@trasera07 Thank you. Read More
Marriage fraud by Leila999
hello, is marriage fraud a colossal issue in egypt ?( men coming from egypt ) need some guidiance and insight thanks so much :)
@hussein86 Hi, and thank you for your helpful post. Please, have you ever heard of an Egyptian man (from Cairo) becoming engaged to a foreign girl he thinks is rich, asking her for thousands of pounds to finish paying off his taxi (bc the ... Read More
Marriage in Egypt by Elizabeth9090
I'm Estonian who meet an Egyptian guy over the internet he looks really great he asked me to marry him I said yes however I'm afraid if things get complicated so I need to be cautious he told me he's divorced without kids so how can i be sure he ...
@Eslam Elmasry98 Thank you for this advice, sir. I was not the original poster, but may I ask you and the community a question? I want to be fair, but what are the chances, in your opinion, of a guy asking for marriage (and money), then ... Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things surrounding ...
@fahadd And you have a right to be proud of your heritage, one with real men and sincere religion! Keep it up! Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things surrounding ...
@sheetalpatel561 Sadly. But, although I had similar experiences (mostly in Cairo, lol), I did meet a very respectful, helpful landlord, and he even went out of his way to make sure all his tenants (including one American one) had electricity and ... Read More
New members of the Egypt forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Egypt forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@Julien Thank you! My Muslim name is Aya, and I am happy to have found this site. I was tutoring my lady friends and their daughters in Arabic and working online with my law firm in New York City until my job wanted me back in New York, but I knew ... Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things surrounding ...
@mydream Hi, and thank you for your input. May I ask, do you have a career and help with the family expenses, or maybe even pay every time someone in the family needs an operation? Thank you. Read More
For foreigners in a relationship with an Egyptian: by clairestrnad
Hey guys! Is Expat-Blog not an amazing place to speak with people in similar situations all over the world? While I realize that Expat-Blog doesn't really provide a place for people to discuss in a personal manner all of the things surrounding ...
@Mimmo5 Why? A Muslim girl from America (originally) is just as worthy and deserving of respect and care as an Egyptian Muslim girl. Religion should be the most important factor, not society or country of origin. I was thinking about rhat today, ... Read More