Diaa Rashwan

Rashwan highlights role of private, party press in enriching Egypt's media landscape

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 - 11:39 GMT

Rashwan said the expansion of the private press had created wider opportunities for successive generations of journalists and contributed to the emergence of highly qualified media professionals.

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.

Egypt says conducting contacts between US, Iran to encourage talks, ease tensions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 - 10:15 GMT

Speaking during an extensive briefing with regional and international media in Cairo, Abdelatty said the efforts are being conducted in coordination with regional and international partners to prevent the region from sliding into “comprehensive chaos” and to avert a potential global economic downturn.

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.

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.

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 affirms commitment to Gaza agreement, operating Rafah crossing in both directions

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 - 05:28 GMT

An official Egyptian source told Al Qahera News Channel on Wednesday that Egypt affirms its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire agreement, specifically regarding the operation of the Rafah crossing.

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.’

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.

SIS Head: Egypt supports for legitimate rights of Palestinians

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 - 04:20 GMT

Rashwan revealed the scale of Egypt's unprecedented efforts to support the Gaza Strip. He stated that Egypt has received 105,000 Palestinians— including the injured, the wounded, and those suffering from chronic illnesses— and has provided them with medical care across approximately 100 Egyptian hospitals.

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.

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.

Egypt deepens ties with Africa for security, prosperity

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 09:19 GMT

Strengthening Relations with Africa Enhances Egypt's National Security and Vital Interests

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

Israel's potential Rafah invasion can only kill dozens of captives: Egypt’s SIS

Sun, 05 May 2024 - 10:33 GMT

"I am afraid that if Netanyahu enters Rafah, he may return with the bodies of 50 or 60 captives," Rashwan said. "No one will get out alive," he added.

Bloomberg corrects errors in its publications about Egyptian economy

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 05:44 GMT

Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) said Tuesday that Bloomberg has withdrawn posts and publications broadcast on its social media website related to the Egyptian economy.

Egypt denies discussing any plans of Rafah invasion with Israel, says it stands ‘completely against it’

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 08:39 GMT

Egypt has never discussed any plans with the Israeli side of a ground invasion to Rafah city, head of the State Information Service [SIS] Diaa Rashwan confirmed, Tuesday, denying what was mentioned in report published in one of the U.S. newspapers on this matter.

Egypt replies to ‘false Israeli allegations’ about smuggling weapons through borders with Gaza

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 03:13 GMT

Egypt has strongly denied all ‘false allegations’ that was circulated lately by several Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding any smuggling operations of weapons, explosives, or ammunition, into the Gaza Strip from Egyptian territory.

Egypt increases Gaza aid delivery to minimum of 300 trucks daily as Cairo hosts ceasefire talks

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 03:29 GMT

The State Information Service (SIS) announced that Egypt has escalated the number of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza to a minimum of 300 trucks per day through the Rafah border crossing.

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