Egypt's deputy PM reviews restructuring of national press institutions

Egypt's deputy prime minister for economic affairs held two meetings to review restructuring plans for state press institutions and their financial sustainability.

• Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Issa held two meetings at the National Press Authority to review restructuring of Dar al-Maaref, the National Distribution Company and the Middle East News Agency.
• Issa said all bank loans of the press institutions have been rescheduled and stressed reaching final settlements on historical tax and insurance debts.
• Issa said restructuring requires integrating print editions, websites and digital platforms and developing media content.
• National Press Authority head Abd al-Sadiq al-Shorbagy said the authority is implementing digital transformation, forming content development committees and prioritising staff training.