Answer: Horses. Riding on horses in battle or just finding a place to settle would have been much easier than walking. So, the were helpful in battle and they were helpful to nomads.
Egyptian nationalization of the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis meant that "The Egyptian government took control of the canal" specifically from Great Britain.
Many fled political and religious persecution. Others hoped to improve their condition by owning their own land or by participating in the fur trade. Some came as servants.
