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Kamal Tabikha

Kamal Tabikha

Correspondent
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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A campaign poster for President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who is seeking re-election in Egypt. Bloomberg
Egyptians abroad begin voting in presidential election

New Zealand was the first international location to open voting booths on Friday

EgyptDecember 01, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
A baker makes traditional sweets in Cairo. Reuters
Egyptians struggle to find sugar as prices hit record highs

Severe shortages have caused costs to soar

EgyptNovember 30, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
A mural in Cairo in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas. Reuters
International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians

Government agencies and political parties in Cairo condemn Israel's aggression in the Gaza Strip

Palestine-IsraelNovember 29, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
A Fawry payment point at the Gezira Sporting Club in Zamalek, Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National
Fawry: Financial information not compromised in ransomware breach

The FinTech contracted a cyber security firm this month whose investigation found a breach on an isolated part of its network

TechnologyNovember 26, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Aid trucks enter the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday. Getty Images
Aid lorries rush to get into Gaza during temporary truce

Most of the aid collected for Gaza has been stuck in the Egyptian city of Al Arish

Palestine-IsraelNovember 25, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, centre, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, left, and Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo meet in Cairo to discuss the Israel-Gaza war. AFP
Israel summons Spain and Belgium envoys over calls for a ceasefire

Leaders called for a permanent peace and a two-state solution as Egyptian President repeats opposition to relocation of Palestinians to his country

Palestine-IsraelNovember 24, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Aid lorries arrive at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt during a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel on Friday. Reuters
Largest convoy of aid lorries enters Gaza as truce starts

About 230 lorries are expected to enter Gaza by the end of Friday

Palestine-IsraelNovember 24, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Egyptians are boycotting western soft-drink brands over their perceived support for Israel. Getty Images
Postcard from Cairo: Pepsi out, local brands in as Egyptian soft drinks get a political flavour

Wholesalers are stuck with stocks of western brands they cannot sell because of anger over the companies' perceived support for Israel

WeekendNovember 17, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin, left, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo. AFP
Egyptian and Irish foreign ministers meet in Cairo and call for Gaza truce

Sameh Shoukry and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin call for an end to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza

Palestine-IsraelNovember 15, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
A fuel tanker crosses into Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. AFP
Fuel shortages cut UN humanitarian efforts in Gaza

UNRWA says the 24,000 litres of fuel that entered Gaza on Tuesday night will meet only 9 per cent of its needs

Palestine-IsraelNovember 15, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
The Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. Israeli checkpoints at the border have only allowed in amounts of aid that are far smaller than what is needed for Gaza’s population, the UN has warned. Getty Images
Egypt blames Israel for slow delivery of Gaza aid since start of war

Cairo reiterates total support for Palestinian cause and calls for aid into Gaza

Palestine-IsraelNovember 14, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
A convoy of lorries carrying humanitarian aid supplies for Gaza waits on the main Ismailia desert road, about 300km east of the Egyptian border with Gaza. EPA
On board the 350km, 12-hour aid convoy from Cairo to Gaza's Rafah crossing

Journey from Egypt’s capital is punctuated by military checkpoints amid heightened security

Palestine-IsraelNovember 14, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Shops in Cairo. Inflation in Egypt had accelerated every month since June, when it hit 35.7 per cent. AFP
Egypt's inflation slows to 35.8% in October after record high

The fall defies analysts' expectations

EgyptNovember 11, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Iranian composer Mehdi Rajabian, 34, who in September 2022, released his third album after a decade of political problems with his country's austere clerical regime. Photo: Mehdi Rajabian
Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian on art and oppression

The 34-year-old musician, who lives under a strict travel ban, this month received a UN minority artist award in his absence

WeekendNovember 10, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
Two of the 12 ambulances destined for Gaza on board a military aircraft carrying humanitarian aid from Kuwait. Kuna / AFP
Gaza receives five new ambulances sent by Kuwait

Emergency vehicles enter Rafah crossing as UN rights commissioner visits Egypt-Gaza border

Palestine-IsraelNovember 08, 2023
Kamal Tabikha
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