Maged El Said
Maged founded Habiba Community in Nuweiba, South Sinai, in the early 1990s with his family. He transformed a small seaside lodge into a model of regenerative agriculture, eco-tourism, and social innovation. What began as a dream of living in harmony with Bedouins and the desert has grown into an ecosystem linking sustainable food production, research, and education for Bedouin children and women. His vision centers on community empowerment, creating opportunities for families to secure livelihoods, preserve cultural identity, and connect with global networks. Today, Maged is recognized as a bridge-builder between local traditions and global networks, hosting researchers, students, and changemakers who come to learn from Habiba’s living lab.
