"Uniform" and special permits for photographers at the funeral of the Prince of Arab Singing, Hani Shaker

New regulatory procedures for covering Hani Shaker's funeral include a uniform and special permits, with specified arrival times for the body, funeral rites, and condolences.

The Photographers' Division of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate began implementing the first official protocol for organizing funeral coverage, coinciding with the funeral and condolence ceremonies for the late artist Hani Shaker, in a framework aimed at preserving the sanctity of the occasion and regulating media coverage to respect the privacy of the deceased's family.

Rules for Photographers Attending Hani Shaker's Funeral

Magdy Ibrahim, head of the Photographers' Division, announced the launch of a registration form for photographers wishing to cover the event, aiming to reduce the presence of non-specialists or those impersonating journalists on social media platforms, with a commitment to being in designated areas, wearing a uniform, and relying on a pre-registered database.

The head of the division stressed that violating the professional rules governing coverage will be met with measures including union investigation or criminal accountability, based on what the family of the late artist decides.

Details of Hani Shaker's Funeral in Egypt

In a related context, artist Nadia Mustafa explained that the body of the deceased is scheduled to arrive in Egypt next Tuesday, coming from Paris, after coordination between the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Embassy in France.

She added that the body will be transferred upon arrival to Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital, with the funeral prayer to be held after the noon prayer next Wednesday at the "Abu Shaqa" Mosque inside "Palm Hills" in the Sixth of October City, while the family will receive condolences on Thursday at the same mosque.