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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 Ever Given is now free and normal service resumes on the Suez Canal, albeit with a big queue. AFP
      Play13:39:54
      Inside the ambitious plan to triple Suez Canal income after the 'Ever Given' incident

      The container ship saga has highlighted the urgent need for Egyptian authority to revamp its operations and purchase more effective rescue equipment.

      MENAJuly 28, 2021
      A diver examines the remains of an ancient military vessel discovered in the Mediterranean sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. Reuters
      Egypt discovers ancient warship in sunken city off Alexandria

      Vessel was found beneath remains of Greek funerary temple dating back to 4th century BCE.

      MENAJuly 19, 2021
      Millions of Egyptians are accustomed to slaughtering sheep in their neighbourhoods each year. AFP
      Egypt bans street slaughter before Eid al Adha

      Those making unlawful animal sacrifices could receive a year in prison and a fine of 10,000 Egyptian pounds

      MENAJuly 19, 2021
      Egyptian actress Yasmine Abdel Aziz in January 2013 in Cairo. AFP/ Amro Maraghi
      Egyptian actress Yasmine Abdel Aziz is in ICU after complications from surgery

      Comedienne was admitted to hospital to have a uterine lymphoma removed

      MENAJuly 18, 2021
      The statue of Seti I is seen after it was transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt September 21, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
      Camera10
      Grand Egyptian Museum: finishing touches added ahead of imminent opening

      One of the museum’s most important pieces, Khufu’s first boat is yet to be moved to its display

      ArtJuly 14, 2021
      A stone sarcophagi, discovered in an ancient burial site in Minya, Egypt.
      Egyptian Museum completes restoration of 626 sarcophagi

      Restored collection includes items up to 4,500 years old

      EgyptJuly 08, 2021
      The Ever Given, one of the world's largest container ships, sets sail to leave at the Suez Canal after the canal authority reached a settlement with the vessel's owner and insurers.
      Play8:58:40
      'Ever Given' leaves Suez Canal after settlement

      Vessel allowed to leave the canal three months after blocking traffic in the waterway

      MENAJuly 07, 2021
      The ‘Ever Given’, a Panama-flagged cargo ship, will be allowed to leave the Suez Canal after an agreement between its owners and authorities was reached on Sunday. AP
      Camera7
      Egyptian court rules to end ‘Ever Given’ detention in Suez Canal

      The cargo ship, its captain and crew will be escorted from the waterway after an agreement was signed between its owner and the Suez Canal Authority

      MENAJuly 06, 2021
      The container ship 'Ever Given' is lodged sideways after running aground in the Suez Canal on March 23, 2021. AFP
      Camera14
      'Ever Given': Suez Canal Authority agrees $540m compensation deal

      Compensation deal to be signed on Wednesday, clearing way for ship to leave after 3 months of detention

      EgyptJuly 05, 2021
      Cairo International Book Fair is traditionally held in January but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      Camera6
      Cairo International Book Fair opens after delay

      More than 1,218 publishers are presenting titles at the fair's 756 pavilions, with 25 nations participating

      BooksJuly 02, 2021
      Satellite imagery captures the traffic jam at the Suez Canal caused by the 'Ever Given' container running aground. Airbus Space
      'Ever Given' owners near compensation deal with Suez Canal Authority

      Any speculation about a $540 million settlement amount is pointless, canal authority lawyer says

      MENAJuly 01, 2021
      A picture shows pilgrims circumambulating around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand mosque in the holy Saudi city of Mecca, on July 31, 2020 during the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage. (Photo by STR / AFP)
      Camera11
      Low global vaccination rates and Covid strains behind Hajj limits, minister says

      Only 60,000 vaccinated residents will be allowed into the holy sites.

      GulfJune 24, 2021
      The smuggling of Egyptian artefacts like these has long been a major problem
      Camera5
      Egypt repatriates 114 smuggled artefacts from France

      Collection spanning various eras received by Egyptian delegation to Paris

      EgyptJune 24, 2021
      An employee at Cairo's international airport was arrested after a woman passenger complained that he took photos of her without her consent. Getty Images
      Vaccinated travellers can now enter Egypt without a PCR test

      Arrivals must present an authenticated vaccination certificate with a QR code

      EgyptJune 24, 2021
      The cargo vessel blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week in March, disrupting global trade. AP
      Preliminary settlement reached in Suez Canal dispute

      The Canal Authority said the undisclosed deal is being drafted and reviewed

      EgyptJune 23, 2021
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