About Helwan Linux

Helwan Linux is an Arch-based Linux distribution built with developers, makers, and gamers in mind. It blends power, simplicity, and performance in one system, while respecting user privacy and freedom.

🎯 Our Mission

To deliver a fast, lightweight, and developer-centric desktop OS that supports right-to-left languages and empowers both beginners and professionals.

🌟 Why Helwan?

• 💡 Built from real-world developer experience
• 🎮 Game-ready, with tools like Steam, Lutris, MangoHud
• 🛠️ Original native tools (hel-*) that solve real problems
• 🌍 RTL support (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian) out of the box

🧑‍💻 Who We Are

Helwan Linux was created by Saeed Badreldin, with contributions from a global community of open-source enthusiasts. The project is based in Egypt and inspired by the maker spirit of Helwan.

🚀 Vision

To become a powerful ecosystem that bridges East and West in the open-source world, enabling local innovation with global quality.

Made with ❤️ by the Helwan Linux Team.