In October 2020, I moved to the Bedouin town of Dahab in South Sinai. A couple of weeks later, I found myself in Nuweiba, where I visited a peculiar Wilderness Therapy Centre under construction. Back then, it was a vast empty land, with olive trees struggling to survive the dry desert environment and a single hut next to a sole acacia tree. Now, that place looks different, with thriving olive trees, growing palm trees, various plants, as well as three huts; the workers’ houses, a stable, two arenas, in addition to horses, camels, goats and dogs. he entire land is charged with a peaceful and revitalizing energy. Manifestly, the current environment reflects the owner’s strenuous work and the positive vibes that every person who came to help has left. From hiking in the desert to building the center: Abdussalam’s evolving journey Behind the essence of this unique project in the Southern Sinai Peninsula is Belal Abdussalam, the land’s owner. Originally from Alexandria, Belal has lived in Dahab since 2016. Coming to Sinai in need of a break from his hectic work life and in recovery after the painful loss of…
