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Kamal Tabikha

Kamal Tabikha

Correspondent
Cairo
Kamal is one of The National’s correspondents in Cairo. He has over six years of experience working as a reporter for Al Masry Al Youm, Egypt Independent, Nile Radio Productions and Cairo Scene. His experience includes translation, field reporting, research and creative writing. He is also proficient in three languages.

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Palestinians in need of medical treatment outside Gaza, accompanied by relatives, wait to leave through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt on Wednesday. AFP
Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

Only 12 of 42 Palestinians were allowed to pass through Israeli checkpoint on Gaza-Egypt border, with men turned away

MENAFebruary 03, 2026
Egypt's military chief of staff, Lt Gen Ahmed Khalifa, at the border area with Gaza. The country's system of compulsory military service has deep historical roots. Photo: Egyptian Armed Forces
Egypt moves closer to imposing stricter penalties for dodging military draft

Parliamentary committee backs changes to law that aim to 'strengthen discipline' and 'acknowledge sacrifices'

MENAFebruary 02, 2026
Rafah crossing
First group of 50 Gazans return through Rafah as crossing reopens

Egypt mobilises hospitals and ambulances for patients leaving Gaza for treatment

MENAFebruary 02, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has voiced concern over 'para-state militias' in Sudan. EPA
Egypt assumes presidency of African Union's Peace and Security Council

Cairo to host high-level meeting to address Sudan and Somalia crises during month‑long tenure

BusinessFebruary 01, 2026
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi says reconstruction of the Gaza Strip 'must begin immediately'. Reuters
Egypt's El Sisi warns forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza would lead to migrant influx in Europe

Egyptian leader urges full implementation of ceasefire between Hamas and Israel

MENAJanuary 24, 2026
A woman talking on her mobile phone as she passes a currency exchange store in Cairo. Imported phone users face paying a hefty import tax. Bloomberg
Egypt's phone import tax branded 'unfair' as grace period comes to an end

The 38.5 per cent tariff will boost local smartphone manufacturing and curb smuggling, say officials

EconomyJanuary 21, 2026
Egypt hosted representatives of Middle Eastern countries and international organisations for talks on peace in Sudan. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Call for Sudan peace push at Cairo meeting

Egypt’s foreign minister chairs talks with UN, western, Gulf and African officials after more than 1,000 days of war

MENAJanuary 14, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's department announced sanctions on the Muslim Brotherhood in three countries. Reuters
Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia welcome US terrorist listing for Muslim Brotherhood

Washington sanctioned Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan

MENAJanuary 14, 2026
Members of Egypt's Parliament convene for the opening session, at which they will elect a speaker and two deputies. Getty Images
New Egyptian parliament's opening session chaired by woman for first time

Veteran politician Abla El Hawary presided over election of Hesham Badawy as speaker of the assembly

MENAJanuary 12, 2026
A Qatari LNG carrier passes through the Suez Canal near Ismailia. Egypt will now receive 24 LNG deliveries through the summer from Doha. AFP
Egypt signs gas deal with Qatar weeks after Israel pact

Deal underscores Cairo’s effort to lock in gas supplies as scrutiny of Israel agreement sharpens

BusinessJanuary 05, 2026
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said his country would respond with 'appropriate and firm measures' if its water rights were threatened AFP
No more dams on Nile without our approval, Egypt warns Ethiopia

In wide-ranging end-of-year interview, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also urged shared responsibility for refugees and explained cautious approach to Syria's government

MENADecember 29, 2025
Workers install restored planks of King Khufu's second boat at its permanent display site at the museum. EPA
Restoration of second King Khufu boat under way at Grand Egyptian Museum

Visitors can watch reconstruction of pharaoh's 4,500‑year‑old vessel, which could take up to four years

MENADecember 23, 2025
More IMF funding will strengthen reserves and ease fiscal pressures on Egypt, analysts say. EPA
IMF reaches initial deal with Egypt on delayed loan programme review

Fund cites stronger growth but warns of debt risks for country

BusinessDecember 23, 2025
The $35 billion deal will provide gas to Egypt from Israel's Leviathan field. Reuters
Profit and perception: How Egypt is managing fallout from gas deal with Israel

Caught between economic pragmatism and moral outrage, Cairo struggles to justify deal seen by critics as aiding pariah state

MENADecember 21, 2025
Workers harvest potatoes in Egypt's Menoufia province, in the Nile Delta. Rents have surged in the area, known for its high agricultural output because of highly fertile soil. Getty Images
Egyptian ministry faces backlash over steep rent rises on agricultural land

Farmers accuse Ministry of Religious Endowments of abandoning charitable mission after leasing rates double or even triple

MENADecember 10, 2025
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