5. Provide avenues for the broadcasting and transmission of public requests, demands, and issues; and, present the current trends in public opinion and political development; 6. Announce the discussions and deliberations carried out by the People’s Assembly and the local and municipal councils; and, respond to the requests made by the Government of Egypt to publicize and release official statements, as well as any additional matters related to the public policies, guidelines. and norms; 7. Comply with the requirements and guidelines and norms regarding allocating part of the broadcast transmission and air time, on a regular basis, for the presentation of the main perceptual trends of the public opinion; 8. Provide and expand the broadcast coverage of television and radio services and networks nationwide, in an efficient manner; 9. Create an enabling environment and adequate conditions, so as to promote the creative faculties and innovative capabilities of the Egyptians; and, allow individuals to realize and demonstrate their potentials; 10. Foster relationships and connections with comparable structures and unions in the Arab and Islamic World, as well as internationally; 11. Develop and improve the overseas services of broadcasting and TV program transmission geared towards the international audience, in a manner that shall maintain the national and sovereign interests of Egypt; 12. Foster and support news bulletins and broadcasting coverage of events at the domestic and global levels; provide objective briefings and commentaries thereon; and build the capacity of correspondents, reporters, and representatives, whether they work inside or outside Egypt; and, 13. Promote and upgrade the technical and professional performance of audio-visual broadcasting networks and service providers Article Three The Egyptian Radio and Television Union shall hereby carry out all the functions and actions required in the pursuit of the common goals, with due observance of the government systems and conditions. Specifically, the ERTU may opt to: 1. Found and establish sole proprietorships and/ or joint stock companies in relevant areas of focus and business sectors; 2. Pursue the merger or acquisition of companies, or enter into joint or collaborative partnerships with like-minded second parties that operate in related fields; at the domestic and international levels; 3. Facilitate the development, promotion, and/ or marketing of artistic products and materials, in relation to the radio broadcast and TV transmission services, in Egypt and beyond, as per the terms and conditions deemed appropriate for the achievement of the purposes thereof; 4. Retain the intellectual property rights, such as copyright and publication ownership and trademarks of the broadcast materials and products developed thereby;