The Egyptian National Media Union has announced that it has adopted 1926 as the year of the founding of Egyptian radio. According to Ahmed Al-Maslamani, the head of the Egyptian National Media Union, the decision was made after careful research and consultation with scientific sources and references. This decision was made to accurately determine the founding year of Egyptian radio.
Al-Maslamani stated that one of the main sources used in the research was the book by the renowned historian, Dr. Yonan Labib Rizk, titled "Al-Ahram: Diwan Al-Hayat Al-Muasira". In this book, Rizk mentioned that 1926 was the year of the birth of Egyptian radio, according to historical and media writings. However, Rizk himself considered 1925 as a more suitable year, based on an article published in Al-Ahram newspaper on August 1, 1925.
The article in Al-Ahram newspaper reported on the establishment of a small wireless telegraph station by an Italian resident in Egypt, which broadcast music and songs. Although the broadcast was initially weak and unclear, it improved over time. Rizk considered this event as the birth of Egyptian radio. However, the Egyptian National Media Union decided to adopt 1926 as the founding year, citing the issuance of the Radio Law by the Egyptian government in 1926.
The Radio Law, issued under the leadership of Prime Minister Ahmed Ziwar Pasha, was the first legislation for media in Egypt and the Arab world. This law led to the establishment of several private Egyptian radio stations, some of which provided high-quality content, including recitations by Sheikh Muhammad Rifat and songs by Umm Kulthum. The Union's decision aims to accurately reflect the history of Egyptian radio.
Al-Maslamani emphasized that the decision to adopt 1926 as the founding year was based on scientific research and evidence. He also highlighted that the history of Egyptian radio is complex, with different stages of development. The year 1934, when the official Egyptian radio station was established, is also an important milestone in the history of Egyptian radio.
The Egyptian National Media Union's decision to adopt 1926 as the founding year of Egyptian radio is seen as a way to accurately document the history of media in Egypt. The Union's efforts to research and document the history of Egyptian radio aim to provide a clear understanding of the development of media in the country.
The history of Egyptian radio spans nearly a century, and the Union's decision provides a clear and accurate account of its founding. The decision also highlights the importance of Egyptian radio in the country's media landscape and its role in shaping the nation's culture and identity.
Key points
- The Egyptian National Media Union adopts 1926 as the founding year of Egyptian radio.
- The decision was made after careful research and consultation with scientific sources and references.
- The history of Egyptian radio is complex, with different stages of development, including the establishment of the official Egyptian radio station in 1934.
