Egypt Media Forum 2026

The most significant media forum in Egypt and the Middle East.

Cairo

 

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Who We Are?

The Egypt Media Forum is an annual and independent international platform for media development, based in Cairo. The EMF aims to advance the know-how and development of media culture and policies, and to support capacity building and qualified bodies. We work on developing the media work environment in Egypt and the MENA region. The Forum runs throughout the year as an international platform for development in the form of sustainable products that aim to develop media tools. These include a press training unit and a digital platform providing advanced knowledge and utilizing in-depth studies.

 

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Speech of the Forum Director

Noha El Nahass - Forum Director

Dear colleagues,

We have launched Egypt Media Forum (EMF) as an annual event from the heart of Cairo, the media capital of the East.

EMF welcomes media professionals from the Arab countries and the world and provides a unique opportunity to share knowledge and views on the compelling issues facing journalism and threatens its noble role in serving peoples and societies.

 

We have launched Egypt Media Forum (EMF) as an annual event from the heart of Cairo, the media capital of the East.

EMF welcomes media professionals from the Arab countries and the world and provides a unique opportunity to share knowledge and views on the compelling issues facing journalism and threatens its noble role in serving peoples and societies.

Speakers of 2025 edition

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Melissa Fleming

Under-Secretary-General for Global Communication, The United Nations

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Caroline Faraj

VP CNN international and Editor in Chief of CNN Arabic, CNN

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Anass Benderiff

Media trainer and digital strategy consultant, RNW

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Boris Van Westering

Media Innovation manager, RNW

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Hager Hesham

Data journalist – Coach, founder Anamat

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Lisa MacLeod

Director of FT Strategies

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Marc Al Asmar

Head of Creative Director, Al Mashhad TV

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Mohamed Zidan

Investigative journalist, ICFJ

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Pamela Kasrouani

Trainer, Google News Initiative

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Amb. Ahmed Rashid Khatabbi

Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States

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Amr Abdel Hamid

TV and News Anchor, El Ghad TV

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Jaafar AbelKarim

Journalist and talk show host, DW

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Abanoub Emad

Senior Multimedia Journalist, Sky News Arabia

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Dr. Adel Saleh

Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Mass Media, BUE

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Ahmed Atef Ramadan

Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Mass Media, BUE Chief Investigator, Al Dostor Newspaper

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Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim

CEO, The Grand Egyptian Museum

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Ahmed Samir

Journalist and News Producer

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Alex Mahadevan

Director of Media Wise, Poynter Institute

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Amr El Eraqi

Technical Director, 4 Labs

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Dana Abu Shamseya

TV Presenter, Al Qahera News Correspondent

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Dinah Lammiman

Professor of Immersive Factual Storytelling, UCL

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Khaled El Baramawy

Digital Media Expert

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Khalid Khalil

Content creator and journalist at BlinX

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Laura Haaber

VP of Ethics, Governance & Policy at The Responsible AI Future Foundation

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Madeleine White

CEO, The Audiencers

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Dr. Mervat Abou Ouf

Dean of the School of Visual Arts and Creativity Management at ESLSCA University

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Mona Abdel Maksoud

Media Learning Expert, Free Press Unlimited

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Nader Ibrahim

Senior Video Journalist, The New York Times

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Nuria Sanz

Director of UNESCO Egypt, UN

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Dr. Rasha Ragheb

Deputy Director of AAMBS and Former Director of NTA

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Samir Omar

Head of News Channels Sector, UMS

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Sherif Amer

Lead Anchor, MBC Masr

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Tarek Nour

Chairman, UMS

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Tav Klitgaard

CEO, Zetland Media

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Wouter Van Tongeren

Chief Executive Officer RNTC

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Youssef El Ostaz

Director of News, Al Ghad TV

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Aya Abdelrahman Shaheen

TV Presenter, Extra News

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Aya Ibrahim

Head of News and Reports, DW

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Abdo Gadallah

Director of Editorial Quality and Insights, IMI

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Ahmed Ragab

Investigative Reporter

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Aldo Sanchez Vera

Multimedia Journalist and Author, DW

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Bandar Al-Mashhadi

CEO, MRC Saudi

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Eman El-Hossary

TV Presenter

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Esraa Essary

Deputy Minister - Sector Development, Saudi Minister of Media

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Fady Ramzy

Adjunct Faculty, Digital Journalism Instructor, AUC

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Hamam Megahed

News Anchor, Extra News

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Hazem Al Zumaii

News Anchor, Al Ghad TV

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Heba Galal

TV Anchor, Mehwar TV

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Karina Mhanna

Acting Head of Sputnik Arabic

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Mohamed Hani

Deputy Editor in Chief, Asharq Al-Awsat

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Mohamed Saied Mahfouz

Advisor to Al-Ahram Chairman for Technological Development

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Niall Hill

Lecturer, Immersive Factual Storytelling, UCL

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Pamela Kaserouni

Trainer, Google News Initiative

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Ramy Radwan

TV Presenter

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Randa Abul Azm

Cairo Bureau Chief, Al Arabiya

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Safaa Faisal

BBC News Editor

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Samya Ayish

Journalist and Media Trainer

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Sarah Abdullah

Editor and Program Manager, ICFJ

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Sohaib Charair

News Anchor, Al Arabiya

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Suha Sibani

Chief Executive Producer, France 24

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Tamer Ezz El Dine

TV Anchor, France 24

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Souraya El Badaoui

Dean Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University

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Tini Sevak

VP of Audiences and Data, CNN International

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Yasser Abdel-Aziz

Writer and Research in Media and Communication

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Yassin El-Gohary

Anchor, CNBC Arabiya

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Emad El-Din Hussein

Editor in Chief, Al-Shorouk

Wall of Fame

The Wall of Fame showcases the founding fathers of the Egyptian press and media, who contributed to building the profession, supported generations of Egyptian journalists and the freedom of the press, and established iconic media outlets, programs, columns, and new trends in the Egyptian arena.
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Platinum Sponsor

4 Labs

4 Labs

Knowledge Partners

Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle

RNTC

RNTC

Poynter

Poynter

International Center for Journalists

International Center for Journalists

Training Partners

CNN Arabic

CNN Arabic

Media Partners

Blinx

Blinx

france media monde

france media monde

Al Shorouq

Al Shorouq

Al Mashhad

Al Mashhad

Al Ghad

Al Ghad

Besaraha

Besaraha

Ahl AL Media

Ahl AL Media

Official Carrier

Egypt Air

Egypt Air

Knowledge Contributor

Google News Initiative

Google News Initiative

Exclusive Digital Partner

Vodafone

Vodafone

In Collaboration with

United Nations Egypt

United Nations Egypt

From The Forum

Interview with Jaafar A. Karim
Interview with journalist Sherif Amer
Interview with Khaled Madkhali
Interview with Professor Albert Shafiq
Interview with journalist Imad El-Din Hussein
Interview with Professor Abdullah Abdulkarim
Interview with journalist Noura Younes

Testimonials

Noura Younis

Noura Younis

Editor-In-Chief, Al Manasa, Egypt

“The EMF is of critical importance for bringing back discussion about the media industry. We were in great need of this professional dialogue.”

Sherif Amer

Sherif Amer

Tv Anchor, mbc Masr, Egypt

The forum has been very successful, despite this being the first edition. It’s hard to believe this isn’t the third or fourth edition.

Emad Al-Din Hussein

Emad Al-Din Hussein

Editor-In-Chief, Al-Shorouk newspaper, Egypt

“I salute the EMF organizers for creating a platform for interaction and collaboration between the Egyptian, Arab, and international media industries. The media plays an integral role in shaping nations’ awareness. Moreover, it is a delightful development to see media school students taking part in the forum.”

Abdallah Abdel-Karim

Abdallah Abdel-Karim

Executive Director, WAM, UAE

The first edition of the EMF was successful in attracting a varied group of media professionals, decision-makers, and newsroom workers. The discussions were diverse and rich, focusing on identifying the nature of the audience, professional ethics, and political changes and their effect on media content. The participation of young people in the forum is particularly noteworthy, as they bring fresh and creative ideas that can help shape the future of the Arab media landscape.

Khaled Madkhaly

Khaled Madkhaly

Tv Anchor, Al Arabiya, KSA

Egypt is worthy of organizing such an international forum. It is an important platform for discussing and studying the current state of social media, especially as it relates to the younger generation. The forum helps us understand these media and the youth who use them to ensure that we can effectively engage with and serve this audience.

Albert Shafik

Albert Shafik

Head of TV Sector, Board Member, UMS, Egypt

Egypt’s media professionals greatly value the EMF for its organizers, activities, and participants. The new audience is the focus of attention of media professionals and institutions.

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