IDSC: Cultural Palaces Continue Operations at Full Capacity Across Governorates

Egypt's Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hanno, has firmly denied recent rumors suggesting the closure of cultural palaces, houses of culture, or rented apartments used for community-based cultural activities.

In a statement to the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), the minister emphasized that no decisions have been made to shut down any cultural establishments that play a genuine role in serving the public.

Hanno clarified that the Ministry of Culture remains committed to operating all cultural facilities at full capacity across various regions and governorates, continuing to offer a wide range of cultural and artistic services to the public.

“There will be no closure of cultural palaces or rented spaces that add value and serve as active community hubs,” Hanno said, stressing the government’s commitment to preserving and enhancing cultural outreach.

He further explained that the ministry is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation process aimed at reviewing operations, reorganizing work structures, and improving the efficiency of some facilities — both in terms of infrastructure and human resources. 

He assured that this is still in the planning and coordination phase, and no final decisions have been made.

The minister's remarks come amid public concern following media reports alleging the shutdown of several cultural centers, which he described as containing significant inaccuracies.