The Egyptian Media Union announced on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, that it has received a formal complaint from Mustafa Kamil, head of the Egyptian Musicians' Union, against Ahmad Abd El Aziz, host of the TV program "Al-Wast Al-Fanni". The complaint was referred to the union's relevant authorities for review.
The Media Union's president, Tarek Saada, referred the complaint to the union's legal affairs department, media observatory, and registration and permits administration. These bodies will examine the complaint within their respective areas of expertise to make an informed decision based on their final report.
The Egyptian Media Union emphasized its commitment to balancing the rights of media professionals to perform their duties with the public's right to receive honest and disciplined media messages. The union seeks to ensure that media professionals operate within a framework that respects both their professional obligations and the public's interests.
This recent development follows a previous incident involving Medhat Abd El Ghani and Rabea Yassin. The Media Union had taken disciplinary actions against individuals involved in a contentious TV program that aired on "Al-Shams" channel. The actions included suspending the program's producer and editor-in-chief, warning Medhat Abd El Ghani, and banning Rabea Yassin and Osama Hassan from appearing on TV pending resolution of the issues.
According to the Media Union, the decision to penalize the program's producer and editor-in-chief was due to their failure to instruct the technical crew to cut off the sound feed. Medhat Abd El Ghani was issued a warning for requesting calm and attempting to diffuse the situation. Rabea Yassin and Osama Hassan were banned due to unresolved legal and professional issues.
The Egyptian Media Union's actions demonstrate its commitment to upholding professional standards in the media industry. By taking decisive action against those who breach these standards, the union aims to maintain public trust and credibility in the media.
The Media Union's efforts to regulate the media landscape and enforce professional conduct have been ongoing. Its actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, accountability, and transparency, ensuring that media professionals operate within established frameworks that respect both their rights and obligations.
Key points
- Egyptian Media Union receives complaint from Mustafa Kamil against TV host Ahmad Abd El Aziz.
- Union takes disciplinary actions against individuals involved in contentious TV programs.
- Media Union emphasizes commitment to balancing media professionals' rights with public's right to honest media messages.
