In a context of regulating media content and promoting ethics, the media landscape is currently experiencing significant upheavals. Indeed, the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (CSRM) recently took the decision to block all unauthorized digital platforms and satellites within three months if they do not regularize their situation and do not obtain the necessary licenses .
During a telephone interview on the program “Evening with Qusai” broadcast on the CBC channel, the President of the CSRM, Karam Gabr, revealed that the CSRM had detected content that did not correspond to the religious values of Egyptian and Arab society , requiring the protection of national identity.
The move aims to create an enabling environment to attract more investments in e-commerce, as the global value of e-commerce stands at $6 trillion, with Egypt capturing only 100 billion Egyptian pounds of this sum, which indicates the potential to improve its competitive capabilities, according to Gabr.
He also pointed out that by monitoring these platforms, the CSRM found that they focused on four main themes: homosexuality, extremism, violence and atheism. Gabr highlighted the fact that one of these channels produces content worth $33 million annually, half of which promotes homosexuality and enjoys political support.
This decision raises crucial issues in terms of freedom of expression, media ethics and information regulation. It is essential to find a balance between protecting societal values and respecting the diversity of opinions and media content. Media regulation must aim to guarantee the quality, reliability and plurality of information, while preserving the principles of freedom of expression and access to diverse information.
In conclusion, the CSRM’s decision to block unauthorized digital and satellite platforms highlights the importance of promoting ethical content consistent with societal values. However, it is essential to carry out this regulatory process in a transparent, inclusive and respectful manner for the fundamental rights of citizens. Media regulation must be part of an approach to protecting individual freedoms while guaranteeing the quality and relevance of the content broadcast.