Kamal Tabikha
Kamal Tabikha
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Eyes on Farida Osman with chance of Egyptian swimming medal still tantalizing
Early on Sunday, Egyptian sprint-swimming sensation, Farida Osman finished 12th in the semi-final heats for the women’s 100m butterfly at...
Kamal Tabikha Kamal Tabikha 5 years ago
Egypt reacts angrily as Erdogan slams 'undemocratic' Sisi
Egypt has reacted angrily to statements on Wednesday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizing Egypt’s president for his lack...
Kamal Tabikha Kamal Tabikha 5 years ago
Egyptian to climb the 'roof of Africa' — to buy roofs for the poor
Egyptian adventurer Galal Zekri Chatila has set out on his latest and boldest journey — to climb the highest peak...
Kamal Tabikha Kamal Tabikha 5 years ago
Divorced and happy, but still suffering stigma
Earlier this year, the Layan publishing house announced a project to gather and publish the personal stories of Egyptian women...
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Ikon Chiba: the evolution of a genre-free experimental artist
In a world that has been reshaped by the internet, yet still remains in the clutches of institutionalized aesthetics, artist...
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Strong anti-burqa sentiment in the sleepy Swiss canton of Ticino
On July 1, Switzerland's southernmost canton of Ticino enforced a law banning the wearing of the burqa (traditional Islamic headdress...
Kamal Tabikha Kamal Tabikha 5 years ago
Life after Ramadan: how to eat, sleep and exercise like normal
Ramadan is coming to a close. We powered through the fasting, then ate our weight in good food and celebrated...
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Ma3ana — Getting Cairo's homeless back on their feet
A very large number of people live in Cairo. Some live in large luxury homes, others in small, practical apartments,...
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Government buy-local ads poke fun at Egypt's 'foreigner complex'
The Trade and Industry Ministry has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging Egyptians to have more confidence in...
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A festival of fun: Islamic Cairo comes alive at Ramadan
In Cairo the essence of Ramadan is tangible in the air and it seems that the rhythm of the city...
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Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
In the run up to Ramadan, Cairo’s streets are always alive with Muslims making preparations for the holy month and...
Kamal Tabikha Kamal Tabikha 5 years ago
It's a salad, it's a creative space — no, it's downtown Cairo eatery Eish + Malh
Located on Adly Street in the heart of downtown Cairo, Eish + Malh (in English, "Bread and Salt") has not...
Kamal Tabikha Kamal Tabikha 5 years ago
INTERVIEW: Omar Samra's long journey into outer space
Egyptian explorer Omar Samra has bagged a number of high-profile feats of endurance in his short but glittering career, in...
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Ahmed Farid, Egyptian scientist-astronaut with far-reaching vision
Flying the flag for Egypt in the arena of space operations — a field that Egypt has scarcely participated in...
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