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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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      One of five wells discovered by an Egyptian archaeological mission in North Sinai. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
      Egypt announces discovery of five ancient water wells in North Sinai

      Antiquities officials say the wells were part of the Horus Military Route, an ancient road connecting Egypt to Palestine

      EgyptMarch 01, 2022
      Ships going through the Suez Canal will have to pay higher fees from March 1. Reuters
      Suez Canal transit fees to increase by up to 10%

      Rise in Egyptian waterway charges comes into effect on March 1

      EgyptFebruary 28, 2022
      Maroon 5 will play a show at Egypt's Giza Plateau in May. Reuters
      Maroon 5 to begin Middle East tour at Egypt's Giza Pyramids

      The popular pop-rock group will play at the Giza Plateau on May 3 before heading to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena

      MusicFebruary 24, 2022
      Khan El Khalili bazaar in Cairo. About a fifth of Egypt's rapidly expanding population lives in the capital. Alamy
      Egypt's population grows by 1 million in record 232 days

      Statistics agency says Arab world's largest population hit 103 million

      EgyptFebruary 23, 2022
      People attend an annual Zaynab bint Ali mawlid celebration in Cairo in 2019. EPA
      Sayyida Zaynab mawlid in Cairo cancelled as Covid-19 precaution

      Celebration commemorating birth of the Prophet Mohammed's granddaughter draws tens of thousands each year

      EgyptFebruary 22, 2022
      The sun illuminates the temple's inner sanctuary twice a year. AFP
      Solar alignment celebrated at Egypt's Abu Simbel temple

      Biannual event marked with live music and the release of dozens of sky lanterns

      EgyptFebruary 22, 2022
      A badge worn by a volunteer in Cairo on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation bears the message 'the power of labour against FGM'. Reuters
      UN survey records sharp decline in FGM in Egypt

      Survey by alliance shows sharp drop in cases of the practice among girls aged 13-17 compared to their mothers

      MENAFebruary 21, 2022
      Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, right, and the US climate envoy John Kerry hold a joint press conference in Cairo on Monday. AFP
      Kerry: Ukraine conflict cannot be a distraction from climate change action

      US climate envoy says global warming is a fight the whole world must join in, regardless of political differences

      EgyptFebruary 21, 2022
      The entrance to Villa Casdagli, Garden City in Cairo, 2010. Photo: Xenia Nikolskaya
      Egypt's old colonial homes star in new architecture photobook

      Award-winning photographer Xenia Nikolskaya shot a mix of private homes and government buildings, all built in varying styles imported to Egypt's during its colonisation by European powers

      Arts & CultureFebruary 21, 2022
      King Farouk of Egypt and his bride, Queen Farida, pose for photographers during their wedding on January 20, 1938 in Cairo. France Presse Voire / AFP)
      Remains of Egypt's former queen-consort moved to nearby royal tombs

      At a ceremony attended by two of her grandchildren, the remains of Queen Farida, wife of King Farouk I, were moved to El Rifa'i Mosque, where the majority of Muhammad Ali's dynasty is buried.

      EgyptFebruary 15, 2022
      A cargo ship sails through the town of Ismailia in Egypt. AP Photo
      Play13:29:14
      Full Suez Canal widening to prevent second blockage 'too expensive'

      The chairman of the canal's authority spoke of work to expand the southern portion of the waterway

      MENAFebruary 15, 2022
      Hundreds of clay urns found in a burial shaft dating back to the 26th dynasty of ancient Egypt, found at the Abusir necropolis near Cairo. Photo: Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
      Ancient Egyptian embalming materials unearthed near Cairo

      Czech archaeologists unearth haul which includes 370 clay urns and a set of empty canopic jars

      EgyptFebruary 11, 2022
      Home-grown Egyptian street food chain Zooba, which has outlets in Cairo, New York and Riyadh, placed No 38 on the list. Nada El Sawy / The National
      Camera5
      Best restaurants in Egypt: four Cairo spots on Mena 50 list

      A trendy Mediterranean-Asian fusion outlet, two Japanese concepts and an Egyptian street food brand all made it to the inaugural regional ranking

      FoodFebruary 10, 2022
      Visitors to Cairo International Book Fair wander through the stalls of the fair. Each stall displays titles by one publishing house. State-owned, as well as private, publishing houses participate in the fair. Photo: Mahmoud Nasr / The National
      Play19:52:10
      Cairo International Book Fair welcomes visitors amid cold spell

      The 53rd edition of the book fair saw the participation of more than 1,000 publishers, with holograms prominently featured this year

      BooksJanuary 28, 2022
      Egyptian actress Mona Zaki poses to cameras during the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) at Cairo Opera House.
      Egypt’s film stars rally behind Mona Zaki over 'Perfect Strangers’ controversy

      Netflix’s first Arabic-language feature film ‘Ashaab Walla A’aaz’ has been bombarded with criticism since its release on Thursday

      EgyptJanuary 25, 2022
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