Egyptian Minister of State for Media, Dhiaa Rashwan, expressed gratitude to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for inviting media professionals to an annual meeting in December. The meeting aims to discuss the challenges facing the media industry and provide recommendations for its development. Rashwan described the invitation as a clear indication of the political leadership's interest in developing the Egyptian media. The meeting will bring together various stakeholders, including journalists, media professionals, and experts.
The preparatory meetings for the annual gathering were held at the National Media Authority's headquarters in the new capital, under the auspices of the Authority's head, Ahmed El-Meslamani. The meetings were also attended by Khaled Abdel Aziz, head of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, and Abdel Sadek El-Shorbaji, head of the National Press Authority. Discussions focused on the priorities that can be implemented to address the challenges facing the media industry.
Rashwan highlighted that President El-Sisi had referred the report of the main committee for developing the Egyptian media to him, to study its findings and develop an executive plan with a timeline for implementing the proposed measures. This requires dialogue with committee members to determine the priorities that can be built upon from the report's recommendations. The annual meeting will discuss various challenges, including addressing the economic and financial situations of media institutions and reforming the status of media workers.
Participants in the meetings emphasized the need to address the economic and financial challenges facing media institutions, as well as the importance of reforming the status of media workers. They also stressed the need for the state to support efforts for digital transformation and keep pace with the revolution in information technology and media. The meetings were attended by journalists, media professionals, and experts who contributed to preparing the report of the main committee for developing the Egyptian media.
The participants expressed their confidence that the annual meeting, under the auspices of President El-Sisi, will be a significant turning point in developing the performance and impact of Egyptian media. This meeting is the eighth in a series of meetings held by the Minister of State for Media with various components of the Egyptian media system to listen to their opinions, suggestions, and problems.
The annual meeting is expected to bring together various stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing the media industry and provide recommendations for its development. The meeting aims to restore the media's leading role in the region and enhance its impact on public opinion, both domestically and internationally. The participants emphasized the importance of supporting the state's efforts for digital transformation and media development.
The Egyptian media industry faces various challenges, including economic and financial difficulties, and the need for reform. The annual meeting provides an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss these challenges and provide recommendations for development. The meeting is a significant step towards enhancing the performance and impact of Egyptian media.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has invited media professionals to an annual meeting in December to discuss the industry's challenges and development.
- The meeting aims to address various challenges facing the media industry, including economic and financial difficulties, and reforming the status of media workers.
- The participants expressed their confidence that the annual meeting will be a significant turning point in developing the performance and impact of Egyptian media.
