Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli chaired a meeting this evening to review government measures addressing risks linked to digital platforms and online games, with the aim of safeguarding children and youth in Egypt’s digital environment.
The session brought together key ministers and officials, including the Ministers of Health, Social Solidarity, Education, Communications, Higher Education, as well as heads of the Supreme Media Council, National Media Authority, National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority.
Madbouli emphasized that the government is acting on directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to accelerate legislation that protects young people from digital threats while preserving societal values and ensuring a safe online environment. He noted that several meetings had already been held on this issue.
The meeting also reviewed legislative and regulatory responses to online betting, currency counterfeiting through gaming platforms, and digital addiction. Officials discussed a unified national vision to address these challenges, stressing their direct impact on national security and the need to protect youth as the foundation of society.
Government spokesperson Mohamed El-Homsany outlined a proposed governance framework for child online protection. Measures include age verification tools, parental controls, content classification, transparency reports, complaint mechanisms, and awareness campaigns promoting responsible internet use.
Technical solutions under development include a “Child SIM” offering safe internet bundles with parental controls, expected to launch before June 30, 2026, and fixed-line internet controls enabling content filtering and parental oversight.
The Prime Minister directed the Cabinet’s advisory board to finalize the draft law on child online protection swiftly, ensuring it is shared with relevant stakeholders and presented in a comprehensive form to achieve the intended goals.
