Latest in Tag: Media Highlight
Latest in Tag: Media
Egypt launches media training programme for African journalists
Trainees will meet with several media experts, academics
Opinion| US media beats war drums after independence of Donetsk and Luhansk
Despite this, the coverage of the events in Ukraine by the American media, which is desperately seeking to escalate and ignite the situation more than it is — some even have described it as American hysteria — is the most prominent event so far.
Media future represents main challenge to professionals, politicians: PM
Egypt’s Ministry of State for Information launches virtual conference on future of media with participation of Egyptian, international media professionals
Egypt’s media has potential to be region’s most powerful: Osama Heikal
Journalists not prevented from seeking information, except in matters of national security where some restrictions may apply, says Minister of State for Information
Video| Osama Heikal speaks to DNE on media policy, information warfare
Minister of State for Information Osama Heikal spoke with DNE on plans to reformulate media policy, information warfare, and regaining Egypt’s soft power
STARZPLAY reports 141% growth in users during COVID-19
Comedy one of most watched segments during pandemic, as people tend to escape during difficult times, says study
New Eco Egypt media campaign targets green tourism: Environment Minister
Campaign implemented in cooperation with Ministries of Tourism and Information
New leaders of Egypt’s media authorities sworn in before parliament
The SCMR includes representatives from the State Council, the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA), the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), and several journalists.
The return of the Information Ministry will not impact the three media supervising bodies: experts
Media figures believe the ministry will have limited roles as all responsibilities are provided to three state bodies in accordance to the constitution
States do not interfere with the media anywhere but in the Arab world : Rashwan
Rashwan said that foreign media in Egypt is doing its job to the fullest, however some of them insult and defame Egyptians
Shourdy to give a lecture on future of media and print journalism
Shourdy will also discuss the effects of technology and the continuous updates in communications on leading and forming public opinion.
Egypt issues regulations of National Media Authority Law
Authority’s board will continue with its current formation till new board is formed
EMPC opens new media centre in downtown to serve foreign media
It aims to facilitate media work for foreign channels inside Egypt legally, says Osama Heikal
Sports critic, media figure Khaled Tawhid passes away
The funeral of the sports critic, media figure, and the Chairperson of Al Ahly channel, Khaled Tawhid, took place on Tuesday in the presence of Mahmoud El Khatib, the president of Al Ahly SC at Moustafa Mahmoud Mosque in Mohandessin. Tawhid was born on 28 September 1961, and has worked in sports journalism at Al …
Op-ed review: Al-Azhar’s female student, Media’s sanction regulations
In Wednesday’s newspaper issues, several columnists praised Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayeb’s interference to overturn a decision of expelling a female student over a hug, while others continued to comment on the sanction regulations of the Supreme Media Council. Some writers also reported on US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to Turkey over Syria’s Kurds. …
Current media system needs real reform to play its role in enlightening Egyptians: Abdel Aziz
Egypt needs “A councils of minds” to discuss, develop solutions to challenges facing country
Al-Sisi calls on media to focus on challenges facing Egypt
President heads to Austria to meet Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, participate in Africa-Europe Forum
Media issues in Khashoggi case
Despite Saudi Arabia’s admission of journalist’s murder, case coverage problematic
Supreme Media council bans media from featuring Zamalek’s president
Council suspended broadcasting of Medhat Shalaby’s show on Pyramids TV channel
Al-Sisi ratifies new law regulating media, press in Egypt
This comes one day following ratification of National Press Authority law
Press Syndicate rejects proposal to make membership for media graduates only
Large number of prominent and intelligent journalists in Egypt not originally mass communication graduates
Local media, few foreign reporters highlight ‘improvement of life’ in Sinai in rare visit
Media reports cite ‘returning of life’ in restive peninsula
New media, press laws constitutionally defect, violate press freedom: State Council
Remarks are under discussion in parliament, says Osama Heikal
Media, press laws to be issued during current legislative term: Heikal
Heads of media bodies to be sworn in before parliament during upcoming term
Op-ed review: Blaming EFA, bad management for Egypt’s ‘humiliating’ World Cup defeat, exit
Egypt’s successive defeats in the World Cup dominated writers’ op-eds on Wednesday
New media laws introduce some journalists’ rights, ignore others
Parliament approves three laws to regulate media, press
Parliament to discuss three draft laws to regulate media, press bodies
The Egyptian Parliament, headed by Speaker Ali Abdel Aal, is to discuss on Sunday three new draft laws submitted by the cabinet to regulate Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation, the National Media Authority, and the National Press Authority. Parliament will discuss a separate law for each body, instead of one law regulating the work …
Op-ed review: Talk on economy continues, Ramadan media content
As the holy month of Ramadan started last week, annual TV series are often the subject of commentary in the media and discussion on social media. In state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram, two op-eds tackled the issue. To Adel Sabry, these series shift people’s attention from the purpose of the holy month, which should be focused on …
Graphic facilitation revives ‘carving’ of ancient Egyptians
Five graphic facilitators follow ancestors’ steps in unpopular type of business in Egypt
Fake news is ‘game’ powerful countries use to sway public opinion: Alexandria Media Forum speakers
Censorship fuels fake news as it blocks credible media outlets, leading to more limits on freedom of speech, speakers at Alexandria Media Forum say