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German Embassy staff join Matariya mega iftar prep, rolling mahshi and sharing a Ramadan table with Cairo residents

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 04:48 GMT

German Embassy staff joined Matariya’s mega iftar prep, rolling mahshi as organisers said about 100,000 meals were made.

Egypt to Regulate Social Media Platforms to Protect Children from Harmful Content

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 01:00 GMT

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants agreed on the urgent need to finalize comprehensive legislation to protect children, youth, and society from harmful digital content.

Egypt weighs new rules for children’s phone and social media use after El-Sisi call

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 01:41 GMT

Egypt weighs rules on children’s phone and social media use after El-Sisi call, as parliament opens talks.

Egypt’s UMS stops covering social media influencers to uphold journalistic values

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 - 10:34 GMT

Newspapers and websites affiliated with the United Media Services (UMS) company announced they will no longer cover activities, events, or social occasions involving TikTok and other social media influencers.

Egypt hosts US influencers, bloggers to promote tourism via social media

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 - 10:05 GMT

The tour included Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Hurghada, with the aim of promoting Egypt's tourism offerings via social media platforms.

Publishing rumors about weather to be fined up to LE 5M: Egyptian law

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 - 01:47 GMT

Law No. 25 of 2023 promulgating the Law on Reorganizing the General Authority for Meteorology has imposed severe penalties for practicing any activity in the field of meteorological services without a license, in order to prevent rumors.

Egypt's Supreme Council for Media sets 5 recommendations to combat rumors, fake news

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 11:06 GMT

The Supreme Council for Media, headed by journalist Karam Gabr, set 5 recommendations to confront the spread of false news.

'All Eyes On Rafah' prevails instagram stories with over 40M posts globally

Wed, 29 May 2024 - 11:56 GMT

The invitation to participate shows the number of people who added the image to their stories exceeded 40 million posts so far.

Social Media Influences on Trends & Culture

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 04:36 GMT

Social Media Influences on Trends & Culture

Gov't denies taking new entry measures to Egypt

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 02:13 GMT

Egypt’s Cabinet's media center denied on Monday a report fanned by some websites and social networking pages about stipulating new procedures for entering Egypt.

Egypt law punishes posting false information about weather on soclal media

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 11:00 GMT

The draft law, which was finally approved by the House of Representatives, determined the reorganization of the General Meteorological Authority, imposing severe penalties for anyone who publishes lies and rumors about the weather through social media sites.

7 Signs You Need A Break From Social Media

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 03:00 GMT

How strong is your urge to constantly grab your phone? And how much is social media keeping you isolated from the world around you? The answers to this question and some other signs will determine how much you need a break from social media.

Know more about Egypt's punishment to defamation on social media

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 12:21 GMT

Some citizens fall victim to defamation through press platforms and social media sites, and some wonder about the penalty for this crime in the law.

Egyptian government responds to hundreds of medical emergencies in 1 month

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 - 03:15 GMT

The Higher Medical and Emergency Committee indicated in a statement Friday the number of medical emergencies it responded to in October, and that were brought up on social media.

Al-Sennari Archaeological House to host ‘Role of Family, Media in Confronting New War’ symposium on Nov. 2

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 11:09 GMT

The symposium focuses on ways to confront the new war of the modern era, such as false news, false data.

Moon Baz: How Content is King in a Dynamic Social Media Landscape

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 05:12 GMT

The world we live in today is interconnected and interactive; and our interactions as well as the ways we connect are getting more and more diverse. It has led to richer conversations, unique formats and collaborations, new ways of storytelling and entertaining. It has built a culture and economy that is focused on the creative process and output.

Egypt guarded by God, honorably and devotedly served by its patriotic leadership: Presidential spokesman

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 - 06:15 GMT

Egypt is always guarded by the care of God, and is honorably and devotedly served by its patriotic leadership, loyal men, and great people, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said replying to a woman who commented on one his posts on Facebook, Friday.

Instagram to be banned in Russia as of Monday

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 - 11:40 GMT

The country blocked access to Facebook and Twitter last week.

Starbucks faces backlash on social media for raising coffee prices

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 - 03:44 GMT

American coffeehouse, Starbucks, is facing a backlash by Egypt’s social media users for raising the prices of its coffee with nearly up to 25 percent.

New Year’s Social Media Detox

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 04:05 GMT

If you want to give yourself a little break from social media this one is for you

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