
Abdulbari Muradil
Articles on living in Egypt · Articles in the blog: 61
Author of the Tullab blog. Writes about life in Egypt for Russian-speaking students, families and professionals.
Abdulbari Muradil runs the Tullab blog and writes practical articles about what everyone who moves to Egypt or already lives here deals with: visas and residence permits, renting a home, study, work, transport and everyday life.
The articles come out in Russian, English, Kyrgyz and Uzbek, so students and families from different CIS countries can use them.
Topics
- Visas, residence permits and documents, new entry and exit rules
- Housing, renting in Cairo and Hurghada, utilities
- Study and work, admission to Al-Azhar, Arabic courses
- Transport, travel between cities, taxis, car rental
- Everyday life, money, mobile service, healthcare, food, holidays
How the articles are prepared
Entry rules, visas and deadlines are checked against official sources, embassy and Egyptian government websites. When the laws change, the articles are updated, and the update date shows in search.
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Articles by the author
Can carry a parcel
Flights from Egypt to Bishkek, Tashkent, Almaty and Moscow

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Legal services
Getting Married in Egypt as a Foreigner, Registration and Recognition

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Cleaning & home help
Housekeeper, nanny and cleaning in Egypt, how to find help at home

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Home-cooked food
Egyptian food, which dishes to try in Cairo and Hurghada

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Cars
Egyptian driving licence for foreigners, how to get one

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Arabic language
Egyptian Arabic Dialect, Useful Phrases for Everyday Life in Cairo

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Repair & handymen
Plumber, electrician and AC technician in Cairo, how to find one

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Moving & delivery
Moving house in Cairo and to Hurghada, movers, trucks and deposit

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Home
Moving to Egypt, what to bring with you, a checklist for 2026

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tours & excursions
Trains in Egypt, how a foreigner can buy a ticket in 2026

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Documents, visas & translation
CIS Embassies in Cairo, Consular Services and Appointments

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Documents, visas & translation
Lost Passport in Egypt, What a Foreigner Should Do Step by Step

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Documents, visas & translation
Getting an Egyptian Diploma Recognised at Home, Step by Step

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Documents, visas & translation
A Baby Born in Egypt to Foreign Parents, Which Documents to Get

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
University admission
Scholarships for Foreigners in Egypt, Al-Azhar and Government Grants

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Cost of living in Egypt in 2026, budgets for Cairo and Hurghada

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Beauty & health
Dentists in Egypt for expats, clinics, implants and prices

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
IT, design, photo
Remote work and freelancing from Egypt, internet, pay and law

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
University admission
Universities in Cairo for Foreigners Beyond Al-Azhar, How to Apply

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Watches & jewellery
How to buy gold in Egypt, karats, price per gram and hallmarks

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Car rental
Car Rental in Egypt, Driving Licence, Insurance and Fines

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Animals
Pets in Egypt, How to Bring a Cat or Dog and What to Know

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Food and Grocery Delivery in Egypt, Apps for Cairo and Hurghada

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tours & excursions
Egypt Excursions from Hurghada, Sharm and Cairo, How Not to Overpay

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Apartments for rent
Utilities in Egypt, Electricity, Water, Gas and Internet in a Rental

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Cars
How a Foreigner Can Buy a Used Car in Egypt and Register It

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Scams in Egypt, Common Tricks and How Not to Fall for Them

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Documents, visas & translation
Document Translation and Legalisation in Egypt, Apostille and MFA

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Part-time
Part-Time Work for Students and Expats in Cairo, What to Know

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tips
Weather in Cairo and Hurghada by Season, When It Is Best to Move

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Apartments for sale
Buying Property in Egypt as a Foreigner, Laws, Steps and Risks

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Useful Apps for Living in Egypt, What Works in 2026

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Short-term rent
Daily Rentals in Hurghada and Cairo, How to Avoid Scammers

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Home-cooked food
Where to Buy CIS Food and Halal Meat in Cairo and Hurghada

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tips
Ramadan in Egypt for Foreigners, What Changes and How to Behave

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tips
Cairo Markets, Khan el-Khalili, Ataba and How to Bargain Properly

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Kids
Schools and Kindergartens for Russian-Speaking Children in Egypt

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Motorcycles & scooters
Scooters and Motorcycles in Egypt, Buying Used, Plates and Licence

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tips
Student Life in Cairo, Dormitory, Housing, Food and Budget

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Tips
Living in Dahab, Districts, Long-Term Rent, Diving and Getting There

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tips
New Rules for Foreigners in Egypt from November 2026, What We Know

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Sharm El Sheikh Entry Restrictions for CIS Citizens in 2026

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Egypt Visa for CIS Citizens in 2026, Costs and Extension

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Leaving Egypt in 2026, Exit Rules and Overstay Fines for Foreigners

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Iqama in Egypt, How to Get a Residence Permit in 2026

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
University admission
How to Enroll at Al-Azhar from the CIS, Documents, Arabic, Deadlines

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Jobs
Working in Egypt as a Foreigner in 2026, Permits and Jobs

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Apartments for rent
Where to Live in Cairo as a Student or Expat, District Guide

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Apartments for rent
Living in Hurghada, City Districts and Long-Term Rentals

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Transfer & taxi
Cairo Public Transport, Metro, Monorail, Buses and Taxis in 2026

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Phones
SIM Card and Mobile Internet in Egypt for Foreigners

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Tips
Money in Egypt, Cards, Currency Exchange and Transfers for Expats

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Beauty & health
Healthcare in Egypt for Expats, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Insurance

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Quran & tajweed
Arabic and Quran Courses in Cairo, How to Choose a Teacher

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Home
How to Buy and Sell Used Furniture and Appliances in Egypt

Abdulbari Muradil
11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Parcels & travel buddies
How to Send a Parcel from Egypt to Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Abdulbari Muradil
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Apartments for rent
How to Rent an Apartment in Cairo as a Student or Expat

Abdulbari Muradil
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Phones
How to Buy a Phone in Egypt and Avoid an IMEI Block

Abdulbari Muradil
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Transfer & taxi
How to Get from Cairo to Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab

Abdulbari Muradil
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Home-cooked food
Homemade Food to Order in Cairo, Uzbek, Kyrgyz and Russian Dishes

Abdulbari Muradil
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Tips
How to Post an Ad on Tullab for Free and Sell Fast

Abdulbari Muradil
10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read