Bassem Youssef to Arabs: Don’t Let Social Media Turn Us Against Each Other
In a recorded message at the Egypt Forum 2026 on Monday, 19 October, in the presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef warned that online arguments are damaging relationships between Arab communities. The message aligns with one of Egypt Forum’s core themes, which is countering misinformation and the spread of rumors. This is particularly relevant in light of Egypt’s recent launch of Chat EGYPT, an AI-powered platform designed to monitor and counter rumors. This marks Youssef’s first televised appearance in front of El-Sisi since his satirical show was…
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