Sameh Mahrous, member "National Press": Awards "Journalistic excellence" An event that represents a new holiday for Egyptian journalism

Dr. Sameh Mahrous, member of the National Press Authority, confirmed that the Egyptian journalistic experience is distinguished by being well-established and representing solid journalistic schools characterized by maturity and clarity of vision, and that Egypt’s press is “the true parliament.” This people and the collection of their contemporary life. Nationalism» It is the basic foundation of this experience and the most credible and influential, as the national newspapers obtained five out of six of the credibility standards. In light of these data, Engineer Abdel Sadiq Al-Shorbaji, Chairman of the National Press Authority, realizes the vitality and sensitivity of the role that national press institutions play in the nation’s journey.

I write this on the occasion of the celebration held by the National Press Authority last Monday – December 8, 2025 – with the distribution of “Journalistic Excellence” awards; It is an event that represents a new holiday for the Egyptian press during which the distinguished in national institutions were celebrated. The beautiful thing is that the honor was not limited to journalists only, but extended to fellow administrators and workers. It is a smart gesture from engineer Abdel Sadiq Al-Shorbaji and a message in which he confirms that all employees of institutions are “partners of success”.

I am not exaggerating if I say that the National Press Authority is racing against time to modernize national press institutions and develop them to keep pace with the times by applying the rules of «good management» Or what is known as “governance”, as the head of the authority revealed important facts:

1 – The National Press Authority has currently arrived at the general assemblies to discuss the 2023/2024 budgets, after the last budget dates back to 2012.

2 – The authority is keen to implement the minimum wage for workers in institutions.

3 – This is related to the authority’s keenness to ensure the regularity of all publications. Journalism.

4 – Providing all production requirements.

 

5 – Paying attention to enhancing the electronic presence of institutions, whether through their websites or “social media” pages.

 

It is certain that the “Journalistic Excellence” Award It represents “a new holiday for the Egyptian press” and a good initiative by the National Press Authority, headed by Engineer Abdel-Sadiq El-Shorbagy, to improve journalistic content and the important message carried out by national press institutions.. May the joy of journalists last, and long live the Egyptian press as a platform for all citizens.

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