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Hamza Hendawi

Hamza Hendawi

Foreign Correspondent
Cairo
Hamza joined The National in Cairo in February 2019. A native of Egypt, he's covered the news from nearly 30 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. He's worked for Reuters and The Associated Press, covering nearly every recent Middle East conflict, including Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, South Sudan’s civil war and the US invasion of Iraq.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi greets Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir at Cairo airport during a visit on January 27, 2019. Egyptian Presidency via Reuters
Egypt's support for Al Bashir stems from fear of chaos in Sudan

Cairo's interests in Sudanese stability range from ensuring water supply to checking radical militancy

March 17, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Civilisations rose on the banks of the Nile. AFP
The Nile: Why the river is a source of life and rivalry in Egypt

It has been immortalised in works of literature and music, and now the river back in the news these days - for the wrong reasons

March 16, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks on during their Premier League match against Burnley at Anfield on Sunday. Peter Byrne / AP Photo
Salah's outburst earns him rebuke from Egypt fans

Recent spat marks departure from time when Salah criticism was unheard of as millions of Egyptians viewed him as hero

FootballMarch 13, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian President appointed the new minister on Sunday. AFP
Egypt: New transport minister vows to upgrade ailing railway

President Sisi promises full support for the general-turned-minister in overhauling chaotic transport sector

March 11, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
A visitor looking at a bronze statue of Khedive Ismail (1830-1895) who ruled Egypt during the 19th century, at an exhibition of paintings and sculptures of the royal family, toppled in 1952. Hamza Hendawi / The National
Egyptian exhibition revisits the memories of a monarchy

Egypt’s royalty, once demonised as despots, are now viewed with a mix of curiosity and nostalgia

March 10, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Security forces and onlookers gather at the scene of a fiery train crash at the Egyptian capital Cairo's main railway station. AFP
Prosecutors summon railway chiefs in Cairo fire probe

Public outrage drives investigation on negligence behind deadly blast

March 05, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, has stirred up controversy after saying that polygamy is an 'injustice' for women. AP
Imam of Al Azhar sparks polygamy debate in Egypt

The head of the foremost Sunni seat set out to clarify the interpretation

March 05, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Sudanese protesters take to the streets in the capital Khartoum's district of Burri to demonstrate against the government on February 24. AFP
Sudan government reshuffle does little to stem protests

Analysts and activists say the moves could galvanise the opposition

February 28, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Firefighters gather at the scene of a fiery train crash at the Egyptian capital Cairo's main railway station on February 27, 2019. AFP
Cairo’s commuters travel with trepidation after deadly train fire

The gross negligence behind the accident has left the capital’s residents fearful of more tragedies

February 28, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Members of the security forces and onlookers gather at the scene of a fiery train crash at the Egyptian capital Cairo's main railway station on February 27, 2019. The crash killed at least 20 people, Egyptian security and medical sources said. The accident, which sparked a major blaze at the Ramses station, also injured 40 others, the sources said. / AFP / Ahmad Hassan
Transport minister resigns after Cairo train fire kills 25

President and prime minister have vowed a strong response

February 28, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Abdel Fattah El Sisi has been struggling to contain an insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula while trying to revive Egypt’s economy AFP
Egypt's Sisi rejects criticism of rights record

Our priority is to stop our nations from collapsing, Egypt’s president says

February 25, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Tourists are seen in a popular tourist area named "Khan el Khalili" in the Al Hussein and Al Azhar districts in old Islamic Cairo. Reuters
Egypt tourism numbers surge after eight-year slump, but downturn leaves a lasting mark

Nearly 9 million tourists visited Egypt last year, while 6 million are predicted for the first half of 2019

February 25, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi speaks at the opening of the first joint Arab League and European Union summit on February 24, 2019. AFP
Sisi urges joint Arab-EU action on terrorism and migration

We have common interests, Egyptian president tells historic summit of Arab League and EU states

February 25, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Egyptian monk Faltaous lies on a stretcher during his and monk Isaiah's trial in city of Damanhoor on February 23, 2019. AFP
Egyptian monks sentenced to death for abbot's murder

Killing last year triggered a review of monasteries by Coptic Orthodox Church

February 23, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi waits to greet Saudi Arabia's King Salman as he arrives for the Arab-EU summit on February 23, 2019. Saudi Press Agency
Egypt hosts milestone summit for Arab-European ties

Saudi King Salman among early arrivals for two days of talks between Arab League and European Union states

February 23, 2019
Hamza Hendawi
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