media
Pro-Erdogan firm reportedly taking over Turkey’s last bastion of liberal media
Middle East
March 22, 2018
Pro-Erdogan firm reportedly taking over Turkey’s last bastion of liberal media
A firm known for its pro-government messaging is set to buy one of the last bastions of liberal media in…
In a televised interview, Sisi highlights challenges, receives citizens’ concerns
Egypt
March 21, 2018
In a televised interview, Sisi highlights challenges, receives citizens’ concerns
In his first interview dedicated to Egyptian media outlets after declaring his intention to run for the 2018 Egyptian presidential…
First hearing on BBC office closure in Egypt lawsuit set for April 10
Egypt
March 12, 2018
First hearing on BBC office closure in Egypt lawsuit set for April 10
The Cairo Court for Urgent Matters scheduled April 10 as the date for the first hearing into a lawsuit urging…
8 Egyptians named in Forbes’ Arab 30 Under 30 list
Egypt
March 5, 2018
8 Egyptians named in Forbes’ Arab 30 Under 30 list
From consumer technology, and media all the way to social entrepreneurship and sports, Egyptians are making headlines across distinct categories…
Egyptian TV host Ramadan released from detention after controversial remarks
Egypt
March 5, 2018
Egyptian TV host Ramadan released from detention after controversial remarks
Following the detention of pro-government TV anchor Khairy Ramadan this week for “insulting the police institution and a police officer”…
Parliament attacks Egyptian media
Egypt
February 12, 2018
Parliament attacks Egyptian media
Members of the House of Representatives launched an attack on Egyptian media during Monday’s plenary session, with Parliament Speaker Ali…
SNL Arabia suspended in Egypt over ‘sexual innuendos’
Culture
February 12, 2018
SNL Arabia suspended in Egypt over ‘sexual innuendos’
Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulations announced on Sunday it will be banning the entertainment show Saturday Night Live (SNL) Arabia…
Egypt’s Media Syndicate to investigate TV presenter for insulting Oman
Egypt
February 7, 2018
Egypt’s Media Syndicate to investigate TV presenter for insulting Oman
Egypt’s Media Syndicate referred anchorwoman Amany al-Khayat – who presents the ‘Been Al-Sotor’ (Between Lines) show on privately-owned ON Live – to…
Foreign media spreading fake news on Egypt will be prosecuted: Parliament spokesperson
Egypt
February 6, 2018
Foreign media spreading fake news on Egypt will be prosecuted: Parliament spokesperson
The official spokesperson of the Egyptian Parliament, Sala Hasaballah, said on Monday that the Egyptian state is working to adopt a strategy…
The role of local media in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections
Egypt
February 3, 2018
The role of local media in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections
As Egypt’s presidential elections are approaching, it is worth exploring how Egyptian media have dealt with the candidates who up until…