Supreme Council for Media Regulation Bans Lawyer Ahmed Abdo Maher From Media Appearances

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation issued a formal decision on November 14, 2026, regarding lawyer Ahmed Abdo Maher. The Council, which is headed by Engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, has ordered all press and media institutions subject to Law No. 180 of 2018 to prevent the media appearance of Ahmed Abdo Maher. This decision aims to regulate media and digital content in accordance with Egyptian law and established standards.

According to Egyptian media reported, the decision includes three specific measures against Ahmed Abdo Maher. The Council has prohibited the display, circulation, or handling of content attributed to Ahmed Abdo Maher. Furthermore, the Council ordered the blocking of all social media accounts, pages, and videos belonging to Ahmed Abdo Maher. This mandate extends to any other accounts or pages that attempt to republish content attributed to the lawyer.

Reasoning for the Decision

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation cited specific reasons for these restrictive measures. The Council stated that the content produced by Ahmed Abdo Maher violated religious and societal values as well as media codes and standards. Specifically, the Council cited insults to the Prophet Muhammad and his companions as the primary reason for the decision. The actions taken by the Council are part of a broader framework to regulate media and digital content within the country.

Implementation and Legal Steps

To ensure the enforcement of these orders, the Supreme Council for Media Regulation decided to contact the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to implement the necessary technical and legal blocking measures. This coordination is intended to ensure that the digital content is effectively removed from social media platforms and other online spaces.

In addition to the technical blocking measures, the Council decided to officially notify the Egyptian Bar Association regarding the content attributed to Ahmed Abdo Maher. This step ensures that the professional body responsible for overseeing legal practitioners is informed of the Council's decision regarding the lawyer. The measures are being implemented under the legal framework provided by Law No. 180 of 2018, which governs media institutions and their conduct.

Glossary

• Supreme Council for Media Regulation — The Supreme Council for Media Regulation is a body that regulates media and digital content in accordance with Egyptian law and established standards. It has the authority to issue decisions regarding media institutions and coordinate with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.
• Egyptian Bar Association — The Egyptian Bar Association is a professional body responsible for overseeing legal practitioners.
• Prophet Muhammad — Prophet Muhammad is the Islamic prophet. He is the ancestor of Abd Allah al-Akbar through his daughter Fatimah.