Kamal Tabikha

Cairo

Cairo Correspondent at The National

High-octane ball of anxiety, recovering agoraphobe and Cairo correspondent @TheNationalNews. All views strictly my own.

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Fears grow of Sudan's fragmentation after RSF forms rival government

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Paramilitary plans to issue new currency and establish full administrative control in territory it controls
Egypt presents ambitious budget to parliament with record spending and subsidy cuts

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

A local market in Cairo, Egypt. Inflation has fallen sharply, from 33.3 per cent in March 2024 to 13.6 per cent in March this year. EPA-EFEA local market in Cairo, Egypt. Inflation has fallen sharply, from 33.3 per cent in March 2024 to 13.6 per cent in March this year. EPA-EFEEgypt presents ambitious budget to parliament with record spending and subsidy cutsBudget, which includes higher taxes and significant borrowing, needs House approval
El Sisi holds talks with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal on second stop of Gulf tour

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi visited Kuwait on Tuesday on the second stop on a Gulf tour aimed at strengthening economic ties and addressing regional challenges. Mr El Sisi held talks with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah, and Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, Kuwait's acting prime minister and minister of defence and interior.
Sudan's civilians bear heaviest losses in two years of brutal war | The National

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Sudan's civilians bear heaviest losses in two years of brutal war Army's recent victories against Rapid Support Forces appear unlikely to bring peace any closer
Egypt pushes for greater Qatari role on Gaza during Sisi visit

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Abdel Fattah El Sisi is on his third visit to Qatar as president. Photo: Amiri Diwan of the State of QatarAbdel Fattah El Sisi is on his third visit to Qatar as president. Photo: Amiri Diwan of the State of QatarEgypt pushes for greater Qatari role on Gaza during Sisi visitForeign ministry says co-operation with Doha is critical in addressing crisis in the Palestinian enclave
El Sisi kicks off Gulf tour in Doha with talks on Gaza and boosting trade

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is making his third trip to Qatar since the two countries reconciled after a long-running rift. AFP
Egypt raises fuel prices for first time in 2025 as subsidy phase-out continues

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Egypt's government announced significant increases in fuel prices on Friday, with rates rising between 11.7 per cent and 33.3 per cent in different categories. This increase, the first this year, is part of a broader effort to phase out subsidies and align fuel prices with international market rates by the end of the year, as stipulated under the International Monetary Fund’s $8 billion Extended Fund Facility agreement last year.
The Egyptian Coptic kitsch that inspired a work of photographic devotion

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Xenia Nikolskaya collected Coptic souvenirs and images on her travels through Egypt, which are the subject of her new book. Photo: Xenia NikolskayaXenia Nikolskaya collected Coptic souvenirs and images on her travels through Egypt, which are the subject of her new book. Photo: Xenia NikolskayaThe Egyptian Coptic kitsch that inspired a work of photographic devotionRussian photographer Xenia Nikolskaya's new book explores cheap religious souvenirs as symbols of faith
Farrah El Dibany to perform at Giza Pyramids after playing big part in Emmanuel Macron’s official visit | The National

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Egyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany was part of French President Emanuel Macron's official delegation during his visit to Egypt this week. Farrah El Dibany / InstagramEgyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany was part of French President Emanuel Macron's official delegation during his visit to Egypt this week.
Egypt urges Iran to protect Red Sea trade after Houthi attacks

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Kamal Tabikha

Disruption to shipping routes has taken economic toll on Cairo