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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.

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      A woman takes a selfie at Egypt's first modern walkway overlooking the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. The country will allow photographs in public places without permits, under certain conditions. EPA
      Egypt to allow photography in public spaces

      Personal snaps to be accepted without a permit, though reservations about negative depictions of the country remain

      EgyptJuly 20, 2022
      Egyptian authorities suspended hot air ballooning over the ancient city of Luxor after two tourists were lightly injured during a ride early on Monday. AP
      Egypt resumes hot air balloon flights after accident injures two

      A hot air balloon crash near Luxor in 2013 killed 19 tourists

      EgyptJuly 20, 2022
      Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock, at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin. AFP
      Poor nations should not be left behind in climate fight, Egypt says

      Egypt and Germany call for support for developing countries during Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin

      EgyptJuly 19, 2022
      A health care worker is injected with an official Covid-19 vaccine in the US in 2020. In Egypt, a rise in the uptake of unauthorised flu shots is causing concern among medical professionals. AP
      Egypt warns against unauthorised 'Hitler' flu shot

      Unregulated drug – which doctors say can be fatal – rising in popularity amid Covid-19 resurgence

      EgyptJuly 18, 2022
      A construction site on the beachfront at Montazah in Alexandria, where plans for a bridge have angered the city's residents. Photo: Egypt's Council of Ministers
      Row in Alexandria over building work at beachfront

      In response to mounting criticism, senior planning officials insist Anwar Sadat Bridge will provide much-needed solution to city's traffic congestion

      EgyptJuly 18, 2022
      A hot-air balloon flies over the mortuary temple of Ramsis III at Medinet Habu on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor. AP Photo
      Luxor halts hot-air balloon rides after two tourists are injured

      Egypt's civil aviation ministry said the incident occurred when a hot air balloon carrying 28 tourists veered off course and collided with another

      EgyptJuly 18, 2022
      A Coptic Christian wears a mask at Easter midnight mass in the Samaan El Kharaz Monastery in the Mokattam Mountain area of Cairo. Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Egypt. Reuters
      Senior Egyptian medical adviser announces sixth wave of Covid-19

      Experts say Omicron offshoots BA.4 and BA.5 are the most likely culprits for global surge

      EgyptJuly 17, 2022
      The recently-discovered tomb of an ancient Egyptian commander of foreign soldiers named Wahbire-merry-Neith. Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities.
      Egypt uncovers 'unique' ancient tomb of the commander of foreign troops

      The vault, which was excavated by a Czech mission working in Giza's Abusir necropolis, had been raided around the 4th century AD

      EgyptJuly 16, 2022
      The new notes, designed by UK company De La Rue, are tear-proof, waterproof and crumple-proof. Photo: Central Bank of Egypt
      Egyptians see uncanny similarity in their new 10-pound banknotes

      The updated polymer bills have impressed many but some say they look too much like the UK's own 'tenner'

      EgyptJuly 10, 2022
      An artwork by artist Georgy Kurasov that was allegedly plagiarised by Egyptian artist Ghada Wali for a mural at a metro station in Cairo. Photo: Georgy Kurasov
      Egypt removes Cairo metro mural after Russian artist complains of plagiarism

      The mural was made by Egyptian artist Ghada Wali, who has since been widely criticised for copying the work of Russian artist Georgy Kurasov

      EgyptJuly 08, 2022
      A digital representation of the street fight which was due to take place in the suburb of Helwan, south of Cairo.
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      Four arrested over Batman fancy dress street fight in Egypt

      Ministry accuses men who regularly dress up as the superhero of arranging a widely-publicised street brawl

      EgyptJuly 07, 2022
      The Zafarana wind farm in Egypt. Victoria Hazou for The National
      Egypt's environmentalists urge inclusion in state's green policies

      Calls for greater transparency and fair allocation of project funding

      EgyptJuly 06, 2022
      An Egyptian protester holds up his hand with an Arabic slogan reading 'Egyptian girls are a red line' at a demonstration in Cairo. AFP
      Why is Egypt witnessing a rise in gender-based violent crime?

      After a series of murders of women shook the country, 'The National' spoke to two of its top women's rights activists

      EgyptJuly 05, 2022
      AlUla's Hegra is a Unesco World Heritage site. Photo: Visit AlUla
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      Flynas to launch direct route between Cairo and AlUla

      Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline will begin operating twice weekly flights to and from the historic cities from October

      NewsJuly 04, 2022
      A Cairo houseboat being removed by authorities to make way for development. AFP
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      Cairo Nile houseboat residents fight to save homes from demolition order

      A historic part of Cairo, beloved by millions and depicted in some of Egypt's most acclaimed literary works, residential houseboats are being removed by the government

      EgyptJune 30, 2022
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