Arab Finance: Arab Finance, Egypt’s oldest news platform dedicated to the stock market, has officially received its license from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation.

Since its launch in 2001, Arab Finance has built a strong track record in financial and economic journalism, offering a range of services including: latest and trending news, expert talk, company profiles of firms listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), and real-time market updates.

The license was granted as part of a broader decision by the council, chaired by Khaled Abdel Aziz, to approve and legalize the status of 19 other websites and apps.

These approvals followed a review of files to ensure compliance with all legal and professional standards and conditions under Law No. 180 of 2018 regulating journalism, media, and the council itself.

The move aligns with ongoing efforts to regulate media entities and reinforce professional standards in online content.

The other licensed platforms by the council include prominent news agencies such as Green Future, Aswaq News, Albayan Aleqtsadi, EGY Podcast, and Egypt Petroleum.

In its official statement, the Supreme Council for Media Regulation emphasized its continued review of pending applications and pledged to issue licenses promptly once legal and regulatory requirements are met.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to organizing the media environment, addressing unprofessional practices, and fostering a climate of responsible press freedom.

Through this, the council aims to safeguard the public’s right to access free, fair, and professional media and journalism consistent with international standards and Egypt’s cultural identity.

Under Article 6 of Law No. 180 of 2018, it is not permissible to establish or manage websites in Egypt, or to run offices or branches of foreign-based websites, unless a license is obtained from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation in accordance with its stipulated rules and conditions.

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