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Twitter campaign demands presenter expelled over activists’ jail criticisms
Egypt
February 25, 2015
Twitter campaign demands presenter expelled over activists’ jail criticisms
A popular hashtag on Twitter has gained lots of followers over the past two days, demanding the departure of a media…
Ads for Qatari channel on Cairo streets raises controversy
Egypt
January 29, 2015
Ads for Qatari channel on Cairo streets raises controversy
Giza governorate local authorities decided to remove ads for al-Araby Channel, a Qatari channel which began broadcasting from London a…
Media host fined for slandering activist
Egypt
January 27, 2015
Media host fined for slandering activist
The Nasr City Misdemeanor Court has fined a media host for slandering a prominent activism figure of the 2011 revolution. Ahmed…
Three satellite channels referred to prosecution over deceptive ads
Egypt
July 15, 2014
Three satellite channels referred to prosecution over deceptive ads
The Consumer Protection Agency warned citizens of buying medical products not registered with the Ministry of Health due to its…
Political satire belly dancer released pending probe in unlicensed TV channel
Egypt
April 23, 2014
Political satire belly dancer released pending probe in unlicensed TV channel
Dokki prosecutors on Wednesday released belly dancer Sama al-Masry pending investigation over charges of running an unlicensed TV channel.Prosecutors had…
Al-Jazeera in legal action claiming Egypt harassment
Egypt
September 12, 2013
Al-Jazeera in legal action claiming Egypt harassment
Qatari-owned news channel Al-Jazeera has launched legal action against the Egyptian authorities, saying that its journalists have been detained without…
Channels cut drama shows in support of Friday protests
Egypt
July 25, 2013
Channels cut drama shows in support of Friday protests
Nine privately-owned Egyptian satellite channels said Thursday they would halt broadcasting soaps and drama series on Friday during demonstrations called…
New Islamic satellite channels to air
Culture
July 7, 2013
New Islamic satellite channels to air
The Egyptian Satellite Company (Nile Sat) announced on Saturday the establishment of new Islamic channels, coinciding with the beginning of…
MBC launches Egyptian channel, gears up for a second
Egypt
November 10, 2012
MBC launches Egyptian channel, gears up for a second
The Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) began broadcasts of its MBC Masr channel on NileSat Friday.