Politics
Egyptian media regulator issues rules on new city ads and rules on Egyptology dispute
July 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation on Wednesday issued binding advertising guidelines for new city projects and resolved a complaint against historian Waseem al-Sisi.
- The council, chaired by Khaled Abdelaziz, banned media outlets from running promotional content for land or property under the New Urban Communities Authority without prior approval from the authority or an accredited agency.
- The council confirmed historian Waseem al-Sisi's right to express his views on ancient Egyptian civilization, provided he relies on credible scientific references.
- The council called on media outlets covering disputes over Egypt's heritage to consult specialists including former antiquities ministers Zahi Hawass and Mamdouh al-Damaty.

