The new ministerial lineup was front and center on last night’s talk shows, following media reports about the new government lineup unveiled yesterday. The nation’s talking hosts covered the new government extensively throughout the night, highlighting potential additions and departures, including Kelma Akhira (watch, runtime: 29:05), Ala Masouleety (watch, runtime: 19:27), Al Hayah Al Youm (watch, runtime: 6:34), Masa DMC (watch, runtime: 48:38), and Yahduth Fi Masr (watch, runtime: 9:05).

Women’s ministerial roles shrink in the new cabinet lineup: "The number of ministerial portfolios held by women has decreased from 13 in the previous government to about three or four portfolios so far," said the Lamis El Hadidi (watch, runtime: 0:37). "We hope to see a female Prime Minister for Egypt one day,” El Hadidi went on to say.

“What’s more important than changing names is changing policies," El Hadidi said, adding that “we expect the new government to present a clear action plan with specific assignments for each minister as we face a critical phase and significant challenges ahead," (watch, runtime: 29:05). She also commented that “We are witnessing the largest merger of ministries in the Egyptian government, posing administrative challenges for ministers handling two ministerial portfolios.”

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