Date of source: Sunday, September 14, 2008
A controversial fatwá is issued by a Saudi cleric stating that it is permissible to kill owners of satellite channels that broadcast inappropriate material during Ramadān.
Date of source: Sunday, April 26, 2009
This article sheds light on the close relationship between the media and citizenship. The author reflects on the viewpoints of a number of significant characters concerning citizenship.
Date of source: Sunday, March 22, 2009
This article sheds light on the Bahā’īs’ New Year celebration which coincided with them receiving a court ruling that will allow them to leave the religious column empty in their official papers.
Date of source: Monday, February 2, 2009
Lawyer Ahmad Abū al-Majd filed a claim against Shaykh Muhammad Hassān who recorded audio cassettes in which he offended Christianity and the Christian Bible and doctrine.
Date of source: Sunday, February 8, 2009
The author reflects on two recent reports that deal with newspaper writing in Egypt. He comments that many newspapers do not have reporting the facts as their main focus and instead seek to persuade readers of a certain viewpoint or political leaning.
Date of source: Friday, February 6, 2009
The author discusses the issue of reform in press institutions. He argues that the journalist’s right to carry out extra work for other newspapers does not contradict the principle of full dedication to the press institution.
Date of source: Sunday, September 7, 2008
Grand Imām Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī had a hearing at the Giza Criminal Court regarding the lawsuit filed against two journalists.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
The author stresses that no crisis would affect the strong ties between Egypt and any of its sister-countries, especially Saudi Arabia, expressing his sorrow with some of the trials which aim at undermining these ties and planting hatred in the hearts of the Egyptians toward Arabs. He further...
Date of source: Sunday, November 2, 2008
The announcement of membership to the Journalists’ Syndicate created uproar amongst those who had not been accepted. Yūsuf Sidhūm suggests that the syndicate revise its policy of handing out bonuses to journalists and base its membership on journalists’ experience and ability.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
The following lines shed light on reactions to the draft law for mass media in Egypt. While official institutions defend the law, civil society human rights organizations consider it to be a blatant violation and restriction of the freedom of expression.