Makram Mohamed Ahmed

Egyptian prominent journalist Makram Mohamed Ahmed dies at 89

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 - 10:08 GMT

Few days ago, Ahmed suffered a health problem and was transferred to a hospital. The time of the funeral ceremony was not arranged yet.

Riham Saeed faces 1-year-ban for broadcasting over fat-shaming

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 - 07:45 GMT

Saeed earlier humiliated overweight people in her talk show “Sabaya” on Al-Hayah TV, calling them “dead.”

Numerous violations reported in 1st episodes of Ramadan series

Wed, 08 May 2019 - 10:57 GMT

The monitoring committee of Ramadan’s series detected a number of violations in the first episodes of one of the series.

Media bodies reshuffle to be held after Press Syndicate election: SCMR

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 - 09:34 GMT

The powerful media bodies include the SCMR, National Media Authority, and the National Press Authority.

Makram Mohamed Ahmed back to his office: Lawyer

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 - 12:34 GMT

Head of the Press Syndicate, Abdel Mohsen Salama, and lawyer of the syndicate, Sayed Abu Zeid, attended the investigation session.

Prosecution interrogates Makram over ‘illegal’ publishing ban

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 - 10:51 GMT

Egypt’s State Security Prosecution started Wednesday interrogating Makram Mohamed Ahmed, President of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR).

Media Council defends Makram after summoned by state attorney

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 - 07:29 GMT

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) reaffirms its legitimate right to issue the controversial decision banning publication.

No offensive scenes to Sudan in vexed Egyptian series: SCMR

Mon, 21 May 2018 - 01:00 GMT

The SCMR issued a statement to reply to Sudan’s objection to "Abu Omar Al Masry" soap opera.

SCM to launch sanctions list against violating media

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 - 09:48 GMT

SCM head Makram Mohamed Ahmed said the sanctions and penalties will be issued within ten days.

Supreme Media Council: TV host fully responsible for program

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 05:25 GMT

Decision No. 2 of 2018 was issued on Wednesday stating that the program presenter bears the full responsibility of the content of shows and hosts.

No single journalist is detained: Makram

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 - 06:52 GMT

Makram Mohamed Ahmed, the head of the Higher Council for Media Regulation (HCMR), stated on Wednesday.

SCMR calls for supporting state in face of terrorism

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 - 02:10 GMT

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) called on the Egyptian people to support the state in its war on terrorism.

Supreme Media Council approves first Freedom of Information Law

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 03:52 GMT

The Supreme Media Regulatory Council, chaired by Makram Mohamed Ahmed, approved on Thursday the first Freedom of Information Law draft.

HCMR committee for presidential elections holds 1st meeting

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 - 01:08 GMT

The Higher Council for Media Regulation held Monday the first meeting of its newly formed committee to monitor the media coverage for presidential elections.

Egypt’s first freedom of information law to come to light

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 - 11:21 GMT

For the first time in its modern legal history and after various failed attempts during the last three years.

Solidarity Min. signs protocol to counter media drug scenes

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 - 02:32 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity, Ghada Wali, on Tuesday signed a conference cooperation protocol with Makram Mohamed Ahmed.

LTC anchor suspended for sniffing heroin on-air

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 - 09:08 GMT

Shaimaa Gamal has been suspended for a week after sniffing a white substance resembling heroin on-air during her show El Moshaghba (The Trouble Maker).

Opinion: Al Qaradawi and Al Jazeera, Qatar’s twins and wealth !

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 - 11:06 GMT

Qatar will fight to the death against two out of the thirteen demands imposed on it by the four boycotting countries, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Emirates and Bahrain.

Media body uncovers plan to establish company for public surveys

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 - 11:11 GMT

Makram Mohamed Ahmed unveiled on Wednesday a plan to establish a national company to carry out public surveys on the most viewed TV series and talk shows.

Supreme Media Council mulls blocked news websites’ complaints

Tue, 30 May 2017 - 10:03 GMT

The Supreme Media Council will form a committee to consider complaints of blocked websites owners.

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