Minister of Information meets national newspaper’s editors-in-chief, affirms ‘journalism remains most influential’

Mon, 25 May 2026 - 11:21 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, Minister of State for Information, affirmed that Egyptian journalism is the oldest in the region and remains the most influential and professional, with its rich legacy of journalistic standards passed down through generations for nearly two centuries.

No conflict between Egypt and Arab countries; our ties are historical: Minister of State for Information

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 10:30 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of State for Information, Diaa Rashwan, affirmed that Egypt has repeatedly and unequivocally declared its complete solidarity with the Arab countries targeted by the Iranian aggression.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi takes a commemorative photo with the new ministers, deputies, and PM Mostafa Madbouly after a Cabinet reshuffle, 11 Feb. 2026. Presidency

Egypt’s Cabinet holds first meeting with new lineup

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 - 12:11 GMT

The meeting will be followed by a press conference featuring Diaa Rashwan, Minister of State for Information, marking his first official participation since assuming his new role this week.

Profile: Diaa Rashwan, Egypt’s New Minister of Information

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 - 06:20 GMT

Journalist Diaa Rashwan was named Egypt's Minister of Information on Tuesday as part of a cabinet reshuffle approved by the Egyptian House of Representatives.

Gaza under Israeli aggression - file

SIS chief: Israel 'manipulating' Trump's peace plan on Gaza

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Head of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan said Israel is “manipulating” US President Donald Trump’s peace plan on the Gaza Strip.

Gas Deal With Israel Under Discussion, Subject to Egypt’s National Interests, SIS Head Says

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 04:33 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, head of Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS), said Thursday that a gas agreement between Egypt and Israel remains under discussion and is being managed within a framework that prioritizes Egyptian national interests.

Egypt’s SIS Head Rashwan Says Palestinian Displacement, Whether Forced or Voluntary, is ‘Red Line’

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 - 04:19 GMT

Head of Egypt’s State Information Service Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that reports circulating in Israeli media, citing unnamed sources, regarding coordination to open the Rafah crossing in the coming days to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza, are ‘typical Israeli practices.’

Voters flock to a polling station to cast their ballots on the first day of phase one of Egypt’s 2025 House elections

International media: Egypt’s House elections held amid high national spirit

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 - 10:41 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, head of the State Information Service (SIS), stated that the Service, through its Foreign Press Center, closely monitored the work of international correspondents covering the electoral process in the governorates of the first phase.

Media in all languages receive permit to cover Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 10:30 GMT

Diaa Rashwan, President of the State Information Service, said the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and U.S. President Donald Trump, receives wide global media attention.

Head of Egypt’s State Information Service SIS Diaa Rashwan speaks to Sky New Arabia – Still image/Sky News Arabia

Egypt’s SIS expects Hamas’ qualified approval of Trump Gaza plan, warns ‘hell awaits region’

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 12:10 GMT

SIS chief Diaa Rashwan predicted the movement is more likely to endorse the plan with reservations than to dismiss it entirely, noting that rejection is no longer the strongest option.

Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan

Ball in Israel’s court after Palestinians agree to Egyptian-Qatari proposal: SIS

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 - 04:45 GMT

Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan said Monday that there are enormous Egyptian efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

FILE - Head of the State Information Service, Diaa Rashwan- Egypt Today.

SIS: 86 Arab, foreign media outlets accredited to cover 2025 Senate elections

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 - 09:39 GMT

The State Information Service (SIS) has finalized its preparations to facilitate international media coverage of Egypt’s 2025 Senate elections, set to take place domestically on Monday and Tuesday, August 4–5, according to Journalist Diaa Rashwan, Head of the SIS.

Palestinian Cause is at forefront of Arab attention with unprecedented consensus, Diaa Rashwan

Tue, 06 May 2025 - 06:46 GMT

Head of the State Information Service Diaa Rashwan, said that the Palestinian cause enjoys unprecedented Arab consensus as a major and central issue.

FILE – Israel renews airstrikes in Gaza – WAFA

Truce proposal requiring Hamas to disarm not Egyptian, reflects Israel's 'military failure': SIS head

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 - 11:58 GMT

Diaa Rashwan refuted claims by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz that Egypt was behind the proposal.

Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Journalist Diaa Rashwan - file

SIS head: Egypt, Qatar doing everything possible to support Palestinian cause

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 - 08:53 GMT

Head of the State Information Service (SIS) Journalist Diaa Rashwan, said in a Monday interview with Al-Qahera News TV Channel that Egypt and Qatar are constantly doing everything possible to advance the Palestinian cause.

Egypt's PM Mostafa Madbouly meets with Parliamentary and Legal Affairs Minister Mahmoud Fawzy and SIS Head Diaa Rashwan - Cabinet

Egypt to expand National Dialogue under president’s directive amid broad challenges

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 - 11:51 GMT

The premier met on Sunday with Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs and Political Communication Mahmoud Fawzy and Diaa Rashwan, head of the State Information Service (SIS) and General Coordinator of the National Dialogue.

File- The Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue convened a meeting to address several key matters on June 1, 2024- press photo

Board of Trustees of Egypt’s National Dialogue mulls final recommendations for pretrial detention

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 - 04:50 GMT

The meeting was attended by the general director of the National Dialogue Diaa Rashwan, Rapporteur of the Human Rights and Public Freedom Committee Ahmed Raghed, Minister of Judicial and Legal Affairs Mahmoud Fawzi, and other members of the Board of Trustees.

Diaa Rashwan (R) and Tarek Saada (L)

Diaa Rashwan, Tarek Saada next in line to lead top media authorities: Sources

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 - 01:39 GMT

Reliable sources have disclosed that the widely respected journalist Diaa Rashwan, who currently serves as the head of the State Information Service, is edging closer to becoming the new head of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR).

National Dialogue Board of Trustees to meet, Saturday to continue discussions

Mon, 27 May 2024 - 01:00 GMT

Egypt’s General Coordinator of the National Dialogue Diaa Rashwan, announced on Monday that given the current developing situation surrounding the country and the region, the Board of Trustees of the Dialogue decided to meet to continue its activities

Attempts to question Egypt’s role may push it to withdraw from Gaza war mediation, Diaa Rashwan

Wed, 22 May 2024 - 07:10 GMT

Egypt’s head of the State Information Service [SIS] Diaa Rashwan said that attempts to question Egypt’s mediation role may push it to withdraw from the current mediation process, al Qahera news channel reported

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