Ahmed Hossam Mido.. Photo: (Al-Ahram)
The decision, announced on Monday by SCMR, chaired by Khaled Abdelaziz, follows statements Mido made during a podcast that the council said insulted and questioned the achievements of the Egyptian national football team between 2006 and 2010.
The remarks were made while Mido was a guest on a podcast hosted by Abu Al-Maati Zaki and were circulated through the host’s social media accounts, the council said.
The regulator said the decision was based on findings by its General Administration for Monitoring and recommendations from the Complaints Committee, chaired by Essam El-Amir, the council’s deputy head, and the Sports Media Performance Regulation Committee, chaired by Counsellor Abdel-Salam El-Naggar, a council member and deputy head of the State Council.
The Complaints Committee is expected to schedule a hearing for Mido, after which it will submit recommendations to the SCMR for a final ruling.
Law No. 180 of 2018 is Egypt’s main legal framework for regulating the press, media outlets, and digital platforms. It sets professional standards, oversight mechanisms, and defines the powers of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation.
The law applies to all media operating in Egypt, including newspapers, television and radio channels, news websites, and social media accounts with large followings. It also covers foreign media outlets operating inside the country.
Under the law, the SCMR is responsible for licensing media outlets, monitoring content, and ensuring compliance with professional, ethical, and national standards. It can receive complaints, conduct investigations, and take regulatory action when violations are found.
The council has the authority to issue warnings, impose fines, suspend programmes, block websites, and temporarily or permanently ban individuals from media appearances. These measures may be applied in cases involving false news, incitement to hatred or violence, breaches of professional ethics, or content deemed harmful to national security or public order.
Formal complaints committees within the council review alleged violations, and individuals or institutions under investigation are entitled to hearings before final decisions are issued. Recommendations from these committees are then submitted to the SCMR for approval.
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