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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

      Abdel Kader Ahmed has trained thousands of young Egyptian martial arts enthusiasts
      Play26:07:17
      A day in the life of an Egyptian ninja

      Abouda Ninja studied under one of Mena’s foremost ninjutsu experts while working in Libya

      EgyptAugust 19, 2021
      A gold coin minted in 1255 in Egypt. The coin is a rare example of a coin minted during the Abbasid caliphate's stint in Egypt after it was defeated by the Mongols in 1248.
      Egypt seizes dozens of rare coins at Cairo airport

      Among the collection of rare coins was a gold dinar dating back to the Abbasid caliphate

      MENAAugust 18, 2021
      The rise in gas prices follows hikes to fuel, electricity and public transport prices that are part of a $12 billion IMF loan programme signed in 2016. Courtesy ADFF
      Egypt to replace 1.5 million streetlights with energy-saving alternatives

      Conversion will take place over the 2021/2022 fiscal year and will cost 201 million Egyptian pounds

      EnergyAugust 17, 2021
      Russian tourists arrive to visit Egypt’s Red Sea resorts after a decision to lift an almost six-year ban on direct flights. Reuters
      Play19:09:30
      Egypt's tourism sector celebrates Russians' return after 6 years

      Leaders of industry hit hard by Covid expect major boost with return of Russian tourists to Red Sea resorts

      EgyptAugust 09, 2021
      Passengers wait to check in at Domodedovo International Airport outside Moscow for the first flight from Russia to Egypt's Red Sea region in six years. AP
      Egypt's Red Sea resorts receive first flights from Russia after 6-year ban is lifted

      Russian tourists landed at Hurghada on Monday morning, with more arriving at Sharm El Sheikh in the afternoon

      MENAAugust 09, 2021
      Egyptian actress Dalal Abdel Aziz has died aged 61, following a four-month battle with Covid-19. Getty Images
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      Arab stars pay tribute to late actress Dalal Abdel Aziz: 'An example in art and morals'

      The legendary Egyptian actress died on Saturday, aged 61

      FilmAugust 08, 2021
      The solar boat the pharaoh Khufu is one of the oldest artefacts ever discovered in Egypt, dating back to the Fourth Dynasty (2613 BC to 2494 BC). Getty Images
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      Grand Egyptian Museum receives Pharaoh Khufu's solar ship

      The 45-metre vessel made the 7.5-kilometre journey from the Giza pyramids to the Grand Egyptian Museum in 10 hours

      Arts & CultureAugust 06, 2021
      Worth 100 Egyptian pounds each, the commemorative silver coins are embossed with the logo of the Royal Mummies parade.
      Egypt's royal mummy parade commemorated with limited edition silver coins

      The coins are being sold for $6.37 each and were minted by the finance ministry

      MENAAugust 04, 2021
      Mohamed Ali Palace's courtyard after the completion of extensive renovations by Egypt's tourism ministry
      Egypt's restoration of Cairo’s Mohamed Ali Palace nears completion

      The palace was damaged after a car bombing in 2015 that targeted a nearby security complex

      Arts & CultureAugust 04, 2021
      Orascom Development has accused Egypt's environment ministry and the EPA have not providing enough evidence back up their claims. Dana Smillie for The National
      Egypt seeks $33.9m in compensation from Orascom Development

      Government agency says the company caused environmental damage to El Gouna's coastline due to improper disposal of dredging materials

      BusinessAugust 04, 2021
      Egypt players celebrate after the men's Handball quarter final match between Germany and Egypt at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, 03 August 2021. Egypt won agents Germany with 32-26. EPA / FRANCK ROBICHON
      Egypt outclass Germany to qualify for Olympic handball semi-final

      Team registers comfortable 31-26 quarter-final win on Tuesday

      OlympicsAugust 03, 2021
      Egypt launches investigation into misconduct claims against footballer in Tokyo

      Hotel employee has filed complaints against Egyptian winger Abdel Rahman Magdy

      OlympicsAugust 02, 2021
      A ferry with Egyptian and Saudi Arabian flags is seen at Hurghada Maritime Port
      Egypt lays out plans to boost yacht and cruise tourism

      The plan will include easier travel permits for seafaring tourists visiting Egyptian ports of entry

      EgyptAugust 01, 2021
      Egyptian forces take part in live fire exercises.
      Egypt’s military says 89 insurgents killed in North Sinai

      The armed forces have also intensified patrolling of western and southern borders because of increased terrorist activity

      EgyptAugust 01, 2021
      Members of Egypt's banned Muslim Brotherhood inside a glass dock during their Cairo trial in 2018. AFP
      Egypt sentences 24 to death for terrorism

      Sixteen blew up a police van in 2015 and eight killed a police officer in a separate incident

      MENAJuly 29, 2021
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