Magdy El-Gallad, Editor-in-Chief of the "Ona" Press and Media Foundation, stated that Egyptian media is facing a crisis concerning its identity and its leading role, which has long shaped the media landscape in the Arab world.
El-Gallad explained during the program "Hona Al-Ahly," broadcast on Al-Ahly Channel, that this crisis is linked to two main factors: first, the lag in the development of Egypt's media industry compared to global advancements, and second, issues related to the new generations emerging within the Egyptian media sector.
He added, "If the state, through its institutions and decision-making centers, wishes for Egyptian media to regain its former strength, this can be achieved within one year."
El-Gallad also addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding sports fanaticism, affirming that a significant portion of it has become the result of exploiting such fanaticism within media discourse, the policies of media institutions, and sports programs, amid a climate of polarized voices and pens.
He pointed out that clubs and players have committees operating via social media platforms, considering this now a reality in Egyptian media. He questioned, "How can I blame the public for fanaticism when there are social media networks and committees employing this fanaticism day and night?"
El-Gallad emphasized that "the very structure of sports is fundamentally based on polarization," noting that previous generations of journalists used to question a journalist's affiliation: "Is this journalist an Ahly supporter or a Zamalek supporter?" He stressed that era was characterized by the profession remaining resistant to such classification and polarization.
