The Egyptian parliament is set to discuss a law regulating the use of social media by children during its second session. This law is one of the key legislative projects expected to be addressed in the second session of the third legislative term of the House of Representatives. The law aims to protect children from the potential harm of social media.
In a related development, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has taken steps to implement the President's directives on protecting children under the age of 15 from the risks of harmful content on social media platforms. On September 17, 2026, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Supreme Council for Media Regulation issued a joint decision in this regard.
The decision was discussed during a meeting between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raft Hendi, and Lieutenant General Hani Mahmoud Mansour, Director of the Armed Forces' Signal Corps. The President reviewed the progress of the government's plan to expand the use of the unified government services card.
The unified government services card is part of the state's digital transformation plan to facilitate citizens' access to services. The meeting also discussed the latest developments in this regard. The President's directives on protecting children from social media risks are being implemented through a joint effort between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and other relevant authorities.
The Communications and Information Technology Committee of the House of Representatives had previously held several listening sessions on regulating children's use of social media. The committee aims to draft a new law to regulate this issue. The law is expected to provide a safe online environment for children.
The Egyptian government has been taking steps to protect children from the potential risks of social media. The upcoming law is expected to provide a framework for regulating children's use of social media platforms. This move is part of the government's efforts to ensure the safe use of technology.
The second session of the Egyptian parliament is expected to address several key legislative projects, including the law regulating children's use of social media. The law aims to strike a balance between protecting children from harm and preserving their right to access information and services online.
Key points
- Egypt's parliament to discuss law regulating children's use of social media in second session
- Ministry of Communications takes steps to implement President's directives on protecting children from social media risks
- Law aims to provide safe online environment for children
