Egypt's Higher Media Council, led by Engineer Khalid Abdel Aziz, has decided to permanently ban the broadcast of the program "Hayatak Min Al-Tabia" on Al-Nahar channel. The council also ordered all media institutions subject to the Press and Media Regulation Law No. 180 of 2018 to prevent the appearance of the program's presenter, Duaa Suleiman, until investigations by the council are completed. This decision comes after the council's committees monitored violations in the program.
The decision is part of the council's efforts to eliminate the phenomenon of "selling air," where unqualified individuals present professional or medical content without legal or professional backing. The program "Hayatak Min Al-Tabia" is classified as a "joint production program" by Al-Nahar channel, which had previously submitted its data to the Higher Media Council as part of ongoing efforts to regulate media content presented to the public.
The Higher Media Council continues to review and scrutinize contracts for "joint production" programs submitted by satellite channels, while also examining media appearance permits for presenters. The council checks contract terms, program nature, presenters, and whether content matches codes and standards, taking immediate and decisive action against any monitored violations.
The council's actions aim to verify that programs and channels adhere to regulations and standards governing media work, countering practices that allow non-specialists to present professional or medical content without a legal or professional basis. According to the council, obtaining a profession license or appearance permit is not enough; their appearance on screen remains subject to continuous evaluation.
The Higher Media Council emphasized that it would not tolerate practices that might allow unqualified individuals to present professional content. The council's move is in line with its responsibility to ensure media content aligns with professional standards and regulations. The ban on "Hayatak Min Al-Tabia" and restrictions on Duaa Suleiman reflect the council's commitment to enforcing these standards.
The council's efforts focus on maintaining the integrity of media content and protecting the public from potentially misleading or harmful information. By scrutinizing program contracts and presenter qualifications, the council aims to uphold the credibility of Egypt's media landscape. The Higher Media Council's decisions underscore its role in regulating and overseeing media activities in Egypt.
The permanent ban on "Hayatak Min Al-Tabia" and the restriction on Duaa Suleiman's appearances signal a stricter approach by the Higher Media Council towards non-compliant media entities. The council's actions are expected to have a significant impact on how media content is produced and presented in Egypt, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established regulations and standards.
Key points
- The Higher Media Council has permanently banned the program "Hayatak Min Al-Tabia" on Al-Nahar channel.
- The council has restricted presenter Duaa Suleiman from appearing on media platforms until investigations are completed.
- The decision aims to eliminate the phenomenon of "selling air" and enforce regulations on media content and presenters.
