This week, in short
Why I'm leaving Orascom after five years and expanding beyond El Gouna
What this means for the content you'll see going forward
A new move toward title insurance in Egyptian real estate
Why fractional real estate is infrastructure, not a trend
This week feels different to write.
After five years of calling El Gouna home, I’ve decided to step into a new chapter.
It wasn’t easy.
El Gouna hasn’t just been where I worked. It’s where I lived, learned, and grew. Walking away from something that shaped you is never simple.
But over the past year, something has been shifting.
The Red Sea conversation is getting bigger.
More questions.
More destinations.
More people trying to understand how El Gouna fits into a wider regional story.
And I’ve felt the time has come to widen the lens.
Why I’m expanding the Red Sea conversation
This isn’t about leaving El Gouna behind.
It’s about context.
El Gouna remains a reference point in planning, community, and lifestyle. But it’s no longer the only place shaping the Red Sea narrative.
Soma Bay is evolving.
Makadi Heights is emerging with a different proposition.
Emaar Red and Ras Soma are attracting a new type of buyer.
More projects will follow.
To talk honestly about coastal living, investment, and lifestyle in this region, I need the freedom to compare, contrast, and explain, without being limited to a single destination or employer.
The timing feels right.
The platforms are ready.
The role I want to play is clearer now.
What this means for you
You’ll start seeing more content about destinations beyond El Gouna.
More comparisons.
More options.
More clarity around why one place might suit a certain lifestyle or investment goal better than another.
What won’t change:
The tone
The calm analysis
The focus on how people actually live, not just what’s being sold
This will never turn into hype-driven real estate content.
If anything, the perspective becomes broader and more useful.
Two things I read this week that stood out
1. Title insurance in Egypt is moving closer to reality
This matters.
A few weeks ago, I mentioned the Financial Regulatory Authority’s work on a model policy (please read this article for context. I make it simple to understand I promise 😃). Seeing insurers step in is a meaningful next step.
For expats and foreign buyers especially, title insurance can remove a major psychological barrier. It creates a layer of trust that hasn’t always existed. And trust is liquidity.
The key question is implementation.
How simple it is.
How widely it’s adopted.
Whether it becomes a standard, not an exception.
Still, this is a direction worth watching.
2. Fractional real estate isn’t a trend, it’s infrastructure
Another real estate investment fund is potentially on the way.
If you’ve followed my work for a while, or downloaded Your First Property Investment Guide, you already know I’m a strong believer in fractional real estate models.
Not because they’re flashy.
But because they lower barriers, spread risk, and allow people to start!
I’m sharing this not to overwhelm you with options, but to give you confidence. Fractional real estate is here to stay and will only grow.
If starting small is what allows you to start at all, that’s not something to dismiss.
I’m an investor in Nawy Shares. Watch this video to see how to use it.
A quiet closing thought
The Red Sea is entering a new phase.
More structure.
More diversity.
More serious conversations.
I’m adjusting how and where I show up to reflect that.
And I’m glad you’re here for it.
If you want to go deeper
If you’re still thinking about your first real estate investment, download Your First Property Investment Guide.
If you’re serious about buying in El Gouna but not ready to speak to an agent yet, El Gouna Real Estate Sales Guide was written for exactly that stage.
And if you’re visiting, or want new ideas on how to enjoy the town, Life, Travel, and Living in El Gouna: A Handbook remains a good place to start.
Until next week!