Journal

Notes from the studio.

Writing about craft, careers, and the quiet work of being seen. No listicles, no clickbait — just the notes we'd want to read ourselves.

Egypt & the Gulf/9 July 2026/5 min read

Applying to Gulf employers from Cairo: what actually changes

The CV changes less than people think. What changes is the paperwork, the way the offer is built, and how a recruiter reads the words "currently in Egypt".

Egypt & the Gulf/1 July 2026/4 min read

Naming a number in EGP without underselling yourself

The salary question is not a test of confidence. It is a test of preparation. Here is how to build a number you can defend, and what to say when they ask first.