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The report said misinformation linked to the impact of regional developments accounted for 57.3 percent of all rumours monitored between January and June, up from 21.1 percent during the corresponding period in 2025.
The economy was the most targeted sector, accounting for 14.4 percent of rumours, followed by energy (13.3 percent), supply of commodities (11.6 percent), tourism and aviation (11.4 percent), health (10.9 percent), housing (9.7 percent), education (7.9 percent), and agriculture (7.8 percent).
Social protection accounted for 4.7 percent of the rumours recorded, while transport represented 3.8 percent. Communications and administrative reform each accounted for 1.8 percent.
According to the report, March saw the highest volume of rumours during the six months, accounting for 21 percent of the total, followed by April with 20.3 percent.
Among the claims the government said it had refuted were allegations that Egypt planned to sell state assets to repay foreign debt, that nationwide four-hour power cuts would begin in May, and that internet services would be suspended overnight to reduce electricity consumption.
The report also cited false claims of an energy crisis linked to regional tensions, sharp increases in EgyptAir ticket prices for flights from Gulf countries, daily tourism losses of $600 million, shortages of essential commodities, and a radiation leak that had prompted schools and universities to close.
The Cabinet Media Centre said it continued to monitor traditional and social media platforms, analyze misinformation trends, and coordinate with government agencies to issue official responses.
The report showed a shift from 2025, when misinformation focused primarily on state development projects. This year, rumours linked to regional crises became the dominant theme, while the share targeting the energy sector more than doubled from 6.1 percent to 13.3 percent.
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