Eman Nabil, the authority’s CEO, said official letters were sent to all relevant administrative bodies on Monday, instructing them to regularly inspect licensed advertising companies and ensure that necessary maintenance is carried out.
“Maintaining advertising structures is the responsibility of licensed companies and advertising agencies,” Nabil said, adding that the relevant administrative bodies are responsible for monitoring compliance and taking legal action against violators.
She said the authority acted immediately after the earthquake to protect citizens and road users and maintain the smooth flow of traffic.
The authority also ordered strict compliance with its regulatory guidelines, including requirements governing maintenance, spacing, and setback distances. It instructed administrative bodies not to license advertisements or digital screens within road boundaries if they violate these requirements.
“Traffic safety and the protection of citizens are among the authority’s highest priorities,” Nabil noted.
Administrative bodies were also directed to report the results of field inspections, identify any damaged advertising structures, and detail the measures taken to address them.
Monday's 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck at 3:00:36 am, with its epicentre located about 38 kilometres from Suez, according to the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG).
The tremor was felt across Greater Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, the Nile Delta and several other governorates, while around 15 weak aftershocks were subsequently recorded.
Authorities reported one injury. The patient was later discharged from the hospital, and no fatalities or major infrastructure damage were reported.
Seven incidents, mostly involving old buildings, were recorded in Cairo, Suez, Beheira, and Gharbiya, including fallen masonry, cracks, and partial collapses. Transport networks, ports, and public transport services continued operating normally.
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