The Supreme Council for Media Regulation, chaired by engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, approved the recommendations of its Complaints Committee to prevent media personalities Reham Saeed and Yasmin El Khatib from appearing in the media for two months.
The decision followed investigations into complaints filed by both sides, as well as monitoring by the council’s General Monitoring Department of exchanges between the two on their social media accounts.
Two-Month Media Ban for Reham Saeed and Yasmin El Khatib
The council ordered all media outlets subject to Law No. 180 of 2018 to prevent Reham Saeed and Yasmin El Khatib from appearing in the media for two months.
The decision followed the investigations into the mutual complaints and the content monitored on their social media platforms.
The measure falls within the council’s regulatory role in monitoring compliance with professional standards and rules governing media activity.
Why Were Reham Saeed and Yasmin El Khatib Banned?
Mutual Complaints
The decision was based on investigations into complaints submitted by both Reham Saeed and Yasmin El Khatib against each other.
The council also considered the exchanges and public disputes monitored through their social media accounts, stating that such conduct was inconsistent with social values, professional standards and the rules governing media work.
Social Media and Professional Responsibility
The council stressed that a media professional’s responsibility is not limited to content presented through television programs or other traditional media platforms.
It stated that posts and content shared through social media accounts are also part of the public sphere and therefore require adherence to professional standards and the nature of media work.
How Long Will the Ban Last?
The media appearance ban will remain in effect for two months.
During this period, media outlets covered by Law No. 180 of 2018 are required not to provide Reham Saeed or Yasmin El Khatib with media appearances.
The decision is part of the regulatory measures available to the Supreme Council for Media Regulation under its legal and supervisory responsibilities.
The Council’s Position on Professional Conduct
The council emphasized that professional responsibility extends beyond material broadcast on television or published through media outlets.
It also highlighted the importance of respecting the nature of media work and the professional standards governing public communication.
The council has previously issued various regulatory decisions and sanctions involving media programs and outlets over alleged breaches of professional codes and media standards.
Social Media in the Media Regulation Framework
The decision highlights the role of social media activity in assessing professional conduct.
According to the council’s position, the public sphere is not limited to television screens, newspapers or media platforms. Content published through social media can also become subject to professional scrutiny when it involves media personalities and their public conduct.
Why were Reham Saeed and Yasmin El Khatib banned?
The decision followed investigations into mutual complaints and exchanges between them on social media.
How long is the media ban?
The ban on their media appearances lasts for two months.
Does the decision cover all media outlets?
It applies to media outlets subject to the provisions of Law No. 180 of 2018.
Did social media activity contribute to the decision?
Yes. The council referred to exchanges between the two that were monitored through their social media accounts.
Does professional responsibility extend to social media?
According to the council, professional responsibility includes content and conduct shared by media professionals through their social media accounts as part of the public sphere.
