The 2012 Egyptian presidential debate was the first-ever presidential debate held in Egyptian history as well as the first in any Arabic-speaking nation-state. Held in preparation for the upcoming presidential election, it was held between presidential candidates Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh (independent, endorsed by Al-Nour Party, moderate Islamic Al-Wasat Party and Egyptian Current Party) and Amr Moussa (independent). It was broadcast live on ONtv on May 10, 2012 and moderated by Yosri Fouda of ONTV and Mona el-Shazly of Dream TV. The format was developed for ONTV by an Egyptian company: Belail Media Production and Consulting.
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Before Debate Egypt Independent - Abouel Fotouh and Moussa to face off in first-ever televised presidential debate
During Debate The Guardian - Egyptian presidential election TV debate – as it happened New York Times - Live Updates on Egypt’s Presidential Debate
After Debate The Telegraph - Egyptians watch first presidential debate with bemusement LA Times - Egypt presidential candidates clash in TV debate Egypt Independent - Egypt's first presidential debate: A digest New York Times - Egyptian Candidates Clash in TV Debate, an Arab First BBC News - Egypt presidential election candidates in first TV debate CNN - 2 presidential candidates face off in Egypt's first such televised debate Wall Street Journal - First Debate Marks Race to Lead Egypt Deutsche Welle - Egypt presidential candidates spar in first TV debate Al Jazeera - Egypt rivals clash in presidential debate Washington Post - Top two contenders participate in Egypt's first presidential debate Ahram Online - Egypt's first televised presidential debate
External links Egyptian presidential election TV debate – as it happened - The Guardian