Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enani announced in an interview on 18 July that Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, asked him to coordinate with the state authorities and state agencies to set laws permitting photography in streets and public spaces. El-Enani added in the telephone interview with “El-Hekaya” program broadcast on MBC Egypt that three types of photography are to be explicitly permitted. The first applies to Egyptians taking photos in public spaces, photography enthusiasts and finally, foreign residents in Egypt and tourists. El-Enani stressed that they will be able to take pictures in public without permits and that “no one will be allowed to ask you why you are filming in public”. The second type are foreign reporters and news channels who will be required to obtain permits through the State Information Service. The Minister also stated on air that Diaa Rashwan, the current chairman of the State Information Service, will be in charge of setting rules and regulations for providing permits for reporters and news channels. The third type, El-Anani continued, is specific to film producers and cinematographers. The Minister clarified that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities…
Minister of Tourism Announces Street Photography Will No Longer Require Permits
July 19, 2022
