Drama key to raising public awareness

Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR), Khaled Abdel Aziz, met members of the Council’s Drama Committee, headed by film critic Magda Morris, to review preparations for the current Ramadan drama season.
The meeting discussed plans to monitor and evaluate this year’s Ramadan series, in line with the Council’s strategy to strengthen professional standards and ensure high-quality productions. Participants underlined that drama plays an important role in shaping public awareness and supporting human development, while also protecting creative freedom and writers’ right to reflect society as they see it.

Palestine, social justice
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This year’s Ramadan dramas are expected to blend entertainment and suspense with important social issues that concern different age groups. Topics include justice and its fair application, child visitation rights, organ donation, midlife challenges, and the growing impact of social media. The season
will also feature inspiring stories of young people working hard to achieve success.
Palestine will remain a central theme in several productions, reflecting continued solidarity with the Palestinian people and addressing ongoing regional developments. A national series is also set to shed light on alleged conspiracies linked to Muslim Brotherhood leaders, echoing current political and social discussions.
Participants expressed optimism about the quality of this year’s productions, noting greater diversity and deeper treatment of complex social issues. Early previews of works produced by United Media Services, MBC Masr, and a number of private channels point to a strong season in terms of both production value and storytelling.
In its closing statement, the council affirmed that it has continued to closely follow developments in the drama industry since last Ramadan, with the aim of maintaining a balance between
entertainment and meaningful social messages.