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Kamal Tabikha

Kamal Tabikha

Correspondent
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.

Articles

The scene of the train crash near El Ayyat, Egypt, that killed seven people and injured 114. EPA
Egypt's transport minister urged to resign after seven killed in train crash

Billion-dollar upgrades to network under scrutiny as MPs demand answers over safety failures

MENANovember 09, 2026
Egyptian fruit sellers in Cairo. For import-dependent Egypt, the priority is keeping dollars flowing through banks rather than into the black market. Reuters
Egypt signs $1 billion World Bank deal as war compounds economic pressures

Cairo secures reform-linked financing days after currency hits record low and interest rates rise

MENANovember 02, 2026
The New Cairo Misdemeanour Court imposed the maximum fine and ordered the confiscation of the outlet's equipment and property
Egyptian court orders closure of news website and fines editor-in-chief

Closure order of Mada Masr escalates years-long licensing dispute between independent outlet and authorities

MENAOctober 28, 2026
Parliament has given the President 'freedom of decision according to his assessment'. Reuters
Egypt authorises El Sisi to send troops to Saudi Arabia

Mandate leaves timing and scope of any deployment to the President

MENAOctober 26, 2026
Donald Trump made disparaging remarks about Libya during an election rally in Perry, Georgia. Reuters
Trump praises Libyans after insult sparks diplomatic protest

Disparaging remarks made by Mr Trump at a campaign rally prompted diplomatic protest in Tripoli

MENAOctober 26, 2026
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi speaks in Alexandria. AFP
What does Egypt's pledge to support Saudi Arabia involve?

State and its allies have closed ranks behind the Defence Council's decision

MENAOctober 19, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, left, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Getty Images
Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthis warn against intervention

Parliament set to vote on authorising President El Sisi to help defend kingdom, as Sanaa's Houthi-run legislature says involvement could threaten national security

MENAOctober 18, 2026
Ali Shaath, head of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, right, and Alexander Zschocke, GIZ country director, sign the assistance agreement in Cairo on Tuesday. Photo: NCAG / X
Gaza committee signs recovery assistance deal with German agency

Implementation of committee's mandate has been hampered by Israeli restrictions

MENAOctober 14, 2026
A vehicle of the Ethiopian National Defence Force patrols the streets of Mekelle, after seizing control of the capital of the Tigray region at the weekend. AFP
Ethiopia and Eritrea edge closer to direct conflict as troops enter Tigray

Conflict monitor says Eritrea wants to stop Ethiopian federal forces reaching its border

MENAOctober 08, 2026
The signet ring was discovered at the submerged palace of Antirhodos, the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology announced. Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation
New image of an ancient wonder: Divers find ring showing Alexandria's lighthouse

Lighthouse, one of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is depicted on bronze ring discovered off Egypt's Mediterranean coast

MENAOctober 07, 2026
Members of the Ethiopian National Defence Force stand in front of Mekelle's airport after federal forces retook control of Tigray's capital. AFP
Why has war returned to Ethiopia?

A fragile peace deal, an alliance of former enemies and deepening rivalries with neighbouring states have brought fighting back to the north

MENAOctober 06, 2026
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the banks of the Nile in Guba, Ethiopia. AFP
Egypt seeks bigger Nile share as Ethiopia tensions escalate

Cairo rejects Ethiopian claims it is backing rebels in Tigray, exacerbating long-running river-water dispute

MENASeptember 30, 2026
Egypt has sought to reinforce its argument that the Nile cannot be left to unilateral decisions upstream, such as Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project, pictured. AFP
Egypt sets out new case against Ethiopia in Nile dam dispute

Minister Hani Sewilam contrasts Cairo’s acute water scarcity with Addis Ababa’s far greater rainfall and farmland resources

MENASeptember 21, 2026
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held talks in Cairo. AFP
Abbas holds talks with El Sisi as Palestinian factions manoeuvre for elections

Egyptian President reiterates support for Palestinian Authority and intra-Palestinian reconciliation as vote clouded in uncertainty

MENASeptember 16, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo. AFP
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt stress Red Sea security as Crown Prince visits Cairo

Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit comes as kingdom reels from missile attacks on its southern cities

MENASeptember 15, 2026
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