Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation, headed by Khaled Abdel Aziz, has decided to ban Ahmed Belal from appearing across all media outlets for three weeks.
The decision also requires Al Ahly Channel to pay a financial fine of EGP 50,000 following a complaint concerning an episode of the program “Hena Al Ahly” that aired on August 31.
Why Was Ahmed Belal Banned?
The Supreme Council for Media Regulation stated that the decision followed violations of the applicable media codes and standards under the laws governing media activity.
The decision was based on a monitoring report prepared by the council’s monitoring department, as well as the proceedings of a hearing held by the Complaints Committee in the presence of Al Ahly Channel’s legal representative.
Al Ahly Channel Fined EGP 50,000
The ruling requires Al Ahly Channel to pay a fine of EGP 50,000 over the violations identified in relation to the episode under review.
The financial penalty was issued alongside the decision to suspend Ahmed Belal’s media appearances for three weeks.
Ahmed Belal’s Three-Week Media Ban
The council decided to prevent Ahmed Belal from appearing on all media platforms covered by Egypt’s Press and Media Regulation Law No. 180 of 2018.
The three-week ban will take effect from the date the decision was issued.
Details of the “Hena Al Ahly” Episode
The case relates to an episode of “Hena Al Ahly” that aired on August 31 and was presented by Ahmed Belal.
Following a review of the episode and a hearing attended by the channel’s legal representative, the council approved the Complaints Committee’s recommendation regarding the measures imposed on the presenter and the channel.
What is Ahmed Belal’s punishment?
He has been banned from appearing across all media outlets for three weeks.
How much was Al Ahly Channel fined?
The channel was ordered to pay a fine of EGP 50,000.
Why was Ahmed Belal banned?
The decision was issued over violations of applicable media codes and standards under the relevant media laws.
When does the ban begin?
The three-week ban begins from the date the decision was issued.
Which program was involved?
The case concerns an episode of “Hena Al Ahly” that aired on August 31.
