talk shows
Supply Ministry defends Hanafy over costly residency in 5-star hotel
Egypt
August 20, 2016
Supply Ministry defends Hanafy over costly residency in 5-star hotel
A Supply Ministry spokesman defended Minister Khaled Hanafy on Friday over allegations he has been residing in a 5-star hotel since taking…
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh criticizes talk shows
Egypt
December 4, 2012
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh criticizes talk shows
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb described talk shows aired on the Egyptian satellite channels as “lacking direction and not leading…
Society formed to monitor Egyptian media for ethical violations
Egypt
February 28, 2012
Society formed to monitor Egyptian media for ethical violations
A number of media activists founded the Spectator, Reader and Listener Protection Society to monitor Egyptian media for violations of…
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side
Egypt
August 23, 2011
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side
Along with fasting during the day, the other main feature of Ramadan is the peak television and talk show season…
Ramadan television programs leave audiences cold
Art news
September 3, 2010
Ramadan television programs leave audiences cold
In previous years, television programs during Ramadan, were of substance. This year, however, drama has taken over from such programs…
Ramadan radio: Dramas, comedies, and tough questions
Art news
August 31, 2010
Ramadan radio: Dramas, comedies, and tough questions
In Egypt, Ramadan is more than a holy month of fasting; it is a month for stories and elaborate festivities.…