Quick Info
| Profession | Social Media Influencer, YouTube Star, TikTok Creator |
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| Nationality | Syrian-Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 30/10/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
Latest News about Saif Shawaf
15/04/2025
Saif Shawaf announced a new charity initiative on TikTok and YouTube to support displaced families in Syria, raising over $50,000 in the first week through viewer donations and brand partnerships. The campaign, titled 'Hope for Syria,' features personal stories from refugees and aims to provide food, shelter, and medical aid.
22/01/2025
Saif Shawaf collaborated with major Middle Eastern brands for a viral marketing campaign that reached over 10 million views across TikTok and Instagram. The campaign, focused on cultural pride and humor, featured his signature 'Arab Zaffe' dance style and was praised for blending traditional elements with modern social media trends.
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Bio/Wiki
| Saif Shawaf is a Syrian-Canadian social media superstar known for his comedic content, dares, and charity challenges across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. | |
| Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, he moved to Canada at age 3, returned to Saudi Arabia in 2000, and later lived in Dubai, China, and Toronto before settling in New York City and Dubai. | |
| He initially gained fame by raising funds for Syrian refugee camps through dares and challenges, later transitioning to viral comedy videos and music parodies. | |
| His channel was originally named 'ThatArabLife' before becoming 'SaifShawaf'. | |
| He is the third oldest of seven children, with five brothers and two sisters. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height: Approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) | |
| Zodiac Sign: Scorpio |
Educational Qualification(s)
| McMaster University | Accepted but did not attend; chose social media career instead |
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| Flight School | Accepted to become a pilot but declined to pursue content creation |
Personal Life
| Residences | Moved to Canada at age 3, back to Saudi Arabia in 2000, Dubai, China, back to Canada, now Toronto, New York City, Dubai |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried, no known girlfriend |
Family
| Siblings | Third oldest of 7 children (5 boys, 2 girls) |
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| Brothers | Rakan Al-Shawaf, Salman Shawaf, Ramy Shawaf, and two others |
| Sisters | Masa Shawaf and one other |
Career
| Platforms | YouTube (SaifShawaf, formerly ThatArabLife, started 2010), TikTok (saifshawaf, 4.9M followers, started 2020), Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine |
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| Notable Videos | Singing 'If I Were a Boy' by Beyonce (started career, $300 donation), Chicken Wing Arab Zaffe (7.8M likes), WAP Arab Zaffe |
| Beginnings | Raised money for Syrian refugee camps via dares, YouTube comedy, charity, challenges |
| Net Worth | Estimated between $1.1 million and $10 million USD |
| Revenue Sources | YouTube ads ($400,000), brand promotions ($100,000), special brand promoter roles ($400,000), other sources ($200,000) |
Social Media
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@saifshawaf |
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| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SaifShawaf |
| https://www.instagram.com/saifshawaf/ | |
| Threads | https://www.threads.com/@saifshawaf |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Accepted to McMaster University and flight school to become a pilot | |
| 2. Initially gained fame raising funds for Syrian crisis | |
| 3. Moved to Canada at age 3 and lived in multiple countries including Dubai, China, and New York City | |
| 4. His viral 'Chicken Wing Arab Zaffe' video garnered over 7.8 million likes on TikTok |