The Economic Court scheduled November 22, 2025, as the first trial session for Maha Al-Soghair, after her official referral for investigation regarding six international artworks. Investigations include reviewing reports from the Egyptian Intellectual Property Office, consulting art experts to verify authorship, and collecting evidence from video recordings and interviews to determine the defendant’s responsibility.

Witnesses from the media team and the channel are expected to testify, with scrutiny over the presenter’s statements to clarify whether the misattribution was intentional or accidental.

Artworks Controversy and Reactions
The controversy arose when Al-Soghair appeared on the program “Ma’kom” on June 6, displaying artworks and claiming them as her own. Online discussions escalated when it was revealed that one painting belonged to Danish artist Liza Lash Nelson, along with three other works by different artists.

Liza Lash Nelson expressed her disapproval over the misattribution, stating it violated her intellectual property rights. Despite receiving no response from Al-Soghair or the channel, she regained her rights by resharing the artworks and highlighting their symbolism of struggle and freedom.

Official and Public Responses
Mona El-Shazly, the show host, confirmed on the official page that the artworks belong to their original creators, emphasizing the program’s respect for genuine artists. Audiences widely shared the clips and artworks, sparking discussions about intellectual property and responsible media, intensifying attention before the official trial session.