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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

      A view of the futuristic, iconic tower skyscraper being built in the business district in the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo by China State Construction Engineering Corp. Picture taken March 8, 2021. Reuters
      Egypt's government to begin move to new capital in December

      After construction hold-ups caused by the pandemic, Egyptian civil servants will begin a staggered move to the New Administrative Capital

      MENANovember 03, 2021
      Tourists are welcomed in Luxor after arriving from London for the first time since direct flights between the two cities were halted in 2019.
      Direct flights between London and Luxor resume after two-year hiatus

      Concerns over health and safety amid Covid-19 halted flights between both cities in early 2020

      EgyptNovember 02, 2021
      The absence of police officers in the area during the murder was noted by many social media users. AFP
      Video of beheading in Egyptian city sparks nationwide horror

      Security officials arrest suspect after incident in Suez Canal city of Ismailia

      EgyptNovember 01, 2021
      The walls of Ptah-M-Wiah's tomb at Saqqara necropolis. The painting depicts a sacrificial procession. Photo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
      Egypt unearths tomb of Ramses II's royal treasurer at Saqqara necropolis

      The discovery was made by the Cairo University archaeological mission, which has been excavating the complex for more than a century

      EgyptOctober 31, 2021
      Luxor, Egypt: EgyptAir flight coming from Sharm El Sheikh lands in Luxor for the first time since 2015 when internal flights between the two cities were halted amid reduced demand. Photo: Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
      Egypt resumes flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor

      The resumption of flights between the two tourist hot spots is an indicator that Egypt's tourism sector is on the rise after being hit hard by Covid-19

      EgyptOctober 27, 2021
      The EgyptAir flight returned to Cairo as a safety precaution. Photo: EgyptAir
      EgyptAir Moscow-bound flight returns to Cairo after threatening message found

      Flight MS729 landed at Cairo airport 22 minutes after taking off but threat was unfounded

      EgyptOctober 27, 2021
      Construction machines at the site of the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo. Egypt was the only Middle East economy to grow last year during the Covid-19 outbreak. Reuters
      Egypt signs MoU with OECD for 3-year development programme

      Through a new five-pillar programme, the Paris-based organisation will help the Egyptian government address some of the country's most pressing economic obstacles

      EconomyOctober 26, 2021
      Miniature vessels and calcite and darkstones, found in the burial chamber of Khuwy during a new discovery at Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt, 13 April 2019. The recent discovery is providing unexpected insights into the status of the nobility in the Old Kingdom (2575 BC to 2150 BC). Photo: EPA-EFE
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      Egyptian mummy could help archaeologists rewrite the history books

      Remains of dignitary unearthed in 2019 suggests sophisticated mummification practices were being used 1,000 years earlier than thought

      EgyptOctober 25, 2021
      March 26, 2018- Cairo-- Banners in support of President Abdel Fatah el Sisi are strung up in the Gamiliya district, the Cairo neighborhood where the president is from. (Dana Smillie for The National)
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      How synthetic drug imports transformed Egypt's drug scene

      Egyptian drug dealers reveal how drugs such as Captagon and crystal meth changed habits and fuelled crime

      EgyptOctober 25, 2021
      A combination of screengrabs of the video showing the moment the phone was stolen.
      Three arrested for stealing Egyptian journalist's phone during live broadcast

      One thief's identity was revealed as phone’s camera remained on as he sped away

      EgyptOctober 19, 2021
      Egyptian women wearing face masks as they buy traditional dolls to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, in Sayeda Zainab neighbourhood in Cairo at the weekend. Photo: Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters
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      Thousands of Cairo residents take to streets to celebrate Prophet Mohammed's birthday

      Despite a fourth wave of Covid-19 and a government ban on mass religious celebrations, crowds visit Egyptian capital's landmarks on Monday

      MENAOctober 18, 2021
      A worker at Cairo International Airport unloads a shipment of 1.6 million doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: Ministry of Health & Population, Egypt
      Egypt receives second shipment of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

      Delivery comprises 1.6 million doses of Pfizer's shot, supplied through Gavi's Covax programme

      EgyptOctober 17, 2021
      Rahma, 27, works at a cafe made from a converted Jeep. Kamal Tabikha / The National
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      Egyptian entrepreneurs escape daily grind to brew success with cars converted to cafes

      In search of better job opportunities in an economy hit hard by the pandemic, hundreds of Egyptians are turning old cars into portable coffee outlets

      EgyptOctober 16, 2021
      Anwar, 28, lost his job as a construction worker after the pandemic ceased development projects in Cairo, Egypt. Kamal Tabikha / The National
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      Young Arabs struggling from Cairo to Beirut as effects of Covid linger

      Arab Youth Survey 2021 shows one in three young have lost or had a family member lose their job this year

      MENAOctober 12, 2021
      Courthouses in Egypt's capital, Cairo. A doctor and two health workers will be going to prison after being found guilty of harassing a co-worker. Photo: AFP
      Egyptian court sentences doctor to prison over 'kneel to my dog' viral video

      Senior doctor who worked at a private Cairo hospital and two subordinates fined $6,300 each over incident

      MENAOctober 10, 2021
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