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Kamal Tabikha

Kamal Tabikha

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Location
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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A petrol station in Cairo. Motorists in Egypt face fuel price rises of at least 11.7 per cent as subsidies are cut. Reuters
Egypt raises fuel prices for first time in 2025

Government pledges no further increases for six months after Friday's hike, which is part of IMF-backed reforms

MENAApril 11, 2025
Egyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany was part of French President Emanuel Macron's official delegation during his visit to Egypt this week. Farrah El Dibany / Instagram
El Dibany set to top off busy week with Giza Pyramids concert

Singer has accompanied French President and performed in front of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and King Abdullah II of Jordan

CultureApril 11, 2025
A market in Cairo. The increase in inflation was driven by a broad-based rise in food prices. EPA
Egypt’s inflation hits 13.1% as PM warns of global trade war impact

Mostafa Madbouly promises no summer power cuts as government moves to shore up energy reserves

EconomyApril 10, 2025
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. AFP
Egypt urges Iran to protect Red Sea trade after Houthi attacks

Disruption to shipping routes has taken economic toll on Cairo

MENAApril 10, 2025
Dr Amal Emam of the Egyptian Red Crescent takes French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on a tour of the agency's depots storing aid for Gaza, in Al Arish, Egypt, on Tuesday. Reuters
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Macron and El Sisi visit Al Arish as protesters demand Gaza aid

Thousands rally near Rafah crossing with Gaza as French and Egyptian leaders visit North Sinai city

MENAApril 08, 2025
From left, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on April 7, 2025. AFP
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Leaders of Egypt, France and Jordan discuss Gaza with Trump

Emmanuel Macron is in Cairo for a two-day visit

MENAApril 07, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greet shopkeepers at the Khan Al Khalili market area in Cairo on Sunday. AFP
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France, Egypt and Jordan to hold summit on Gaza during Macron's Cairo visit

Tripartite meeting seeks to address worsening crisis in the enclave and support Egypt's mediation efforts

MENAApril 06, 2025
A model of a Sindbad Submarines vessel. Reuters
Hurghada submarine 'began sinking while boarding', say Russian authorities

Six people died and nine were injured in incident involving tourist vessel at Egyptian Red Sea beach resort

MENAMarch 28, 2025
A handout picture provided by the Red Sea Governorate Media office on March 27, 2025, shows Red Sea governor Amr Hanafi (C) visiting a hospitalised tourist, after a submarine carrying dozens of passengers sank the resort town of Hurghada on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Hanafi, said "39 foreign tourists had been rescued and six others killed, with no one missing," according to a statement shared by his office, confirming that the six tourists were Russian. (Photo by Red Sea Governorate Media office / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / Red Sea Governorate Media office " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
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Six tourists dead and 39 rescued as submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast

Nine people injured in incident near beach resort city of Hurghada, involving sightseeing vessel carrying 45 passengers

MENAMarch 27, 2025
Sudan's army chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, centre, is greeted by troops at Khartoum's presidential palace, which was recently recaptured from the Rapid Support Forces. AP
Al Burhan says RSF run out of Khartoum after Sudanese army reclaims airport

Army troops and allied volunteers reclaim military bases in Jebel Auliya area

MENAMarch 26, 2025
The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza, in Egypt. The ancient structures are at the centre of another debate between archaeologists. Reuters
Egyptologist questions claims of tunnels hidden under Giza pyramids

Media reports of vast structures discovered beneath Khufu’s tomb dismissed as ‘completely wrong’

MENAMarch 23, 2025
Traditional 'fanous' lanterns at a local market in Cairo. Egyptians are cautiously enjoying Ramadan as inflation drops, essentials stabilise and foreign investments boosts the economy. EPA
Easing food inflation brings relief for struggling Egyptians

Cost of essentials has stabilised, bringing joy at Ramadan, but subsidy cuts loom on fuel and electricity

MENAMarch 17, 2025
People buy fruit and vegetables at Bulaq district in Cairo, in January 2023. EPA
IMF unlocks $2.5bn for Egypt after completing fourth loan review

In addition to the $1.2 billion that was expected to be unlocked, the IMF has approved $1.3 billion in climate financing

EconomyMarch 11, 2025
A market in Cairo. Food and beverage prices climbed just 3.7 per cent in February compared to 20.8 per cent in January. EPA-EFE
Egypt's inflation halves in February, but experts warn of uncertainty ahead

Country's inflation rate plunged to 12.8% last month to hit lowest level since March 2022

EconomyMarch 10, 2025
Journalists watch a screen showing Arab leaders, in the press hall of the emergency Arab summit in Egypt. AP
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Averting another Nakba: Arab leaders stress Palestinians' right to their land

Egypt's plan for Gaza reconstruction received unanimous support

MENAMarch 04, 2025
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